Drinking coffee is as much about the ritual of doing as it is of sipping and that is the underlying inspiration behind the Pinch Espresso Set. A playful interpretation of the classic dish collection, it boasts a cup with a pinched side -- hence its name -- and a saucer that is lifted on one side.
Designed by Miami-based designer Bradley Bowers, the Pinch Espresso Set was born after witnessing the ritual of drinking hot tea out of glass cups on a Persian Gulf trip. On that same trip, he exposed to a set of ancient oil lamps made of clay at a museum. Bowers shares, “I knew I wanted to create something that had the same power as those oil lamps from so long ago. They looked at once contemporary and ancient. My goal was to make a gesture and process tangible and eternal.”
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Ritualistic Coffee Cups
- Designing coffee cups that focus on the ritual of drinking coffee while being functional.
- Playful Reinterpretation of Dish Collection
- Creating a new playful interpretation of classic dish collection to appeal with more unique designs
- Gesture-inspired Tableware
- Developing tableware that is inspired by gestures and hand movements to create a more playful and interactive dining experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality
- Creating unique tabletop products for restaurants, cafes, hotels, and resorts to create memorable experiences for customers.
- Home Goods
- Developing playful and functional products for everyday use at home, with a focus on incorporating design elements for a more stylish and fun dining experience.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Using new and unique designs and styles to create eye-catching marketing campaigns for coffee products, restaurants, hotels, and cafes.
