# C-Shaped Coffee Machines The Micoffee Concept is a Fantastic Futuristic Java Maker By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micoffee-concept References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/micoffee-coffee-maker-concept-with-pressure-sensitive-pad/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_work.asp?individual_id=312090&) The MiCoffee Concept acknowledges the fact that coffee makes a morning, but it also acknowledges not everyone drinks coffee. This [convenient machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-coffee-machine1) and [sleek design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertuo-up-machine) also makes tea and hot chocolate at the push of a button. Other features of the MiCoffee Concept include a pad which senses whether a cup is there or not to prevent a major liquid spillage. The MiCoffee Concept makes saying "good morning" that much easier. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are only attracted to the most contemporary designs. Products that feature a [clean-cut aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke) are appealing to those who want to stay on the cutting edge of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-function Coffee Machines:** Consumers are looking for coffee machines that can also make tea and hot chocolate at the push of a button, creating an opportunity for multi-functional designs. - **Sleek and Convenient Coffee Machine Designs:** The MiCoffee Concept's aesthetically pleasing and convenient design showcases a growing trend towards modern and streamlined coffee makers. - **Smart Coffee Machines:** The MiCoffee Concept's pad sensor technology creates opportunities for coffee makers to become smarter and more user-friendly. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Companies making home appliances have an opportunity to create sleek and multi-functional coffee makers to appeal to modern consumers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can benefit from incorporating smart coffee machines like the MiCoffee Concept into their establishments to enhance guest experiences. - **Office Supply and Breakroom Services:** The MiCoffee Concept's convenient and easy-to-use design makes it a disruptive innovation opportunity in the office supply and breakroom services industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Slick Minimalist Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-machine.md) - [Minimalist One-Button Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muuto-coffee-maker.md) - [Computer-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip.md) - [Single-Cup Workstation Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-dcm5000.md) - [Speaker-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-coffee-machine.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Opulent All-in-One Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-bean-to-cup-coffee-machines.md)