The Krups Dolce Gusto is an artfully-designed single-serving coffee maker that looks a lot like the JBL iPod Radial Speaker Dock. Apparently, luscious design transcends the end use.
The Europeans are lucky enough to be enjoying single servings of coffee from the Krups Dolce Gusto, but the rest of the world will have to be happy with a less artful model. The coffee maker uses Nescafe individually-wrapped coffee packs to make its brew.
The unit sells for about $220.
What's Driving This Trend
- Artful Coffee Makers
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop coffee makers with aesthetically pleasing designs that enhance the user experience.
- Single-serving Coffee
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create convenient and compact coffee makers that cater to the rising demand for individual coffee servings.
- Premium Coffee Appliances
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design high-end coffee makers that offer a premium coffee experience for consumers who are willing to spend more for quality.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Appliances
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology and connectivity into coffee makers to offer advanced features.
- Beverage Packaging
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly packaging solutions for individually-wrapped coffee packs to reduce waste.
- Kitchen Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create coffee maker accessories that complement the design and functionality of artful coffee makers.
