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An Entirely New Coffee Experience

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As convenient as they are, pod-style coffee makers mean that coffee connoisseurs sacrifice a certain level of control over their brew. Until now! The Kallpa system features smart capsules that, when inserted into the machine, give the user nutritional information, preparation recommendations, and capsule combinations for a completely customized cup of coffee.

The capsules include printed QR codes in the laminate, which are manually inserted into the feed tray with a reader that recognizes the QR code and through the touch screen connected to a wifi network it allows the user to access the contents of the QR code. Once the capsule is recognized, the user can access the controls of preparation, filling level or water temperature, which once defined only require the user to press the “start” button to start enjoying coffee while reviewing the QR code content on the touch screen.

Kallpa also allows coffee makers to generate feedback through capsules and can identify popularity by type of coffee and consumer. It’s an entirely new coffee experience!

Designer: Ernesto Rosales Ramírez

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Great wheels, baby!

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I’ve always been an ardent admirer of Chicco’s designs. They’re beautifully designed in a way that not only attracts children, but also the the parents who buy them for the children. The Chicco Ride On is a scooter of sorts designed for kids between the ages of 1 and 4. That’s a tough category, mind you. Kids grow fast, and their interests change too. Ride On is designed to adapt to those changes. The toy bike can be used as a foot powered scooter, and also as a walker. Pull out the handle at the back and the parents can use the Ride On to push/wheel their tots around. Ride On comes with a removable seat,that once unfixed, makes it a scooter. The handlebars can be raised to accommodate a standing child. The most adorable and fun part is using Ride On in bounce mode. Flip the wheels to have their hubs facing the ground, and the Ride On becomes your tiny one’s very own bouncing toy! I have to admit, but it makes me a little jealous of kids aged 1-4!

Designer: Ernesto Rosales Ramírez

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