# Hand-Assembled Espresso Appliances The Coveted Kees van der Westen Spirit Machine is Interstellar By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kees-van-der-westen-spirit References: [bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-11-19/espresso-machines-at-20-000-bring-high-design-into-homes) & [keesvanderwesten](http://www.keesvanderwesten.com/spirit-pictures.html) Resembling a [futuristic spaceship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee), the Kees van der Westen Spirit [espresso machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oracle-dual-boiler) is a wonder of design that could elevate your daily caffeine intake to refined a museum-like experience. The higher end model from the esteemed Dutch brand after the Speedster and the Mirage, the Kees van der Westen Spirit features a cutting edge design, fabled hand-assembled creation process that sees only 400 made per year, and a $20,000 price tag that all add to its allure. While the Kees van der Westen Spirit is definitely a [dream kitchen accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eletta-explore), it may be a bit out of reach, which is likely why the van der Westen website is equipped with a helpful interactive map allowing you to find a coffee shop nearest you that's using any of the brand's highly coveted machines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-assembled Appliances:** Opportunity to create premium, customizable, and limited edition products for luxury markets. - **High-end Design:** Potential to incorporate cutting-edge design and craftsmanship into various products to create unique and luxurious experiences. - **Interactive Map Technology:** Potential to develop location-based platforms to connect consumers with businesses that offer specialized products or services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Appliances:** Appliance manufacturers can explore the luxury market by offering hand-assembled, premium products with unique designs. - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies can innovate by incorporating high-end design and craftsmanship into their products for a luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop interactive map platforms to connect consumers with specialized businesses, enhancing the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cyclist-Approved Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapha-x-rocket-espresso-r58-espresso-machine.md) - [Customizable Automated Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-baristina-espresso-maker.md) - [Coffee-Branded Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-la-specialista-arte-truestart-edition.md) - [Motorcycle-Made Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-big-coffee-boxer.md) - [Elevated Coffee Machine Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-collection.md) - [Adaptive Cafe-Quality Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-espresso-series-1.md) - [Harmonious Furniture-Inspired Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-espresso-machine.md) - [Luxe Low-Power Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-espresso-machine-and-frother.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md)