Coffee – the universal beverage of early-risers, afternoon break-takers, and evening social butterflies everywhere – is irresistible. The coffee break is ubiquitous, and for those seeking respite from the daily grind, it is a cherished ritual.
Design Exchange, in partnership with Nespresso, invites designers, artists, architects, engineers, inventors, and innovators at professional and post-secondary levels to rethink, rework, and re-imagine the conventional coffee break.
Grand Cru-ation challenges entrants from Ontario and Quebec to submit a proposal for an aluminum structure that facilitates interaction during moments of rest, and incorporate a small recycling receptacle for the countertop to encourage the recycling of Nespresso's capsules.
The proposals should invite people from all walks of life to sit back, relax, and enjoy their surroundings. Structures should promote connection and conversation among the chaos of people coming and going, en route to their next destinations – be it a meeting, social outing, or new city. With design function and aesthetic in mind, structures should be carefully curated to communicate freshness using recycled materials. Entrants are encouraged to get creative and brew designs that are original and thought-provoking to passersby.
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