Stream Beam: A Sensual and Technological Espresso Maker

Luxury and Simplicity Combined

Stream Beam Espresso Maker, designed by Nur Yıldırım, offers a unique and luxurious coffee-making experience for home baristas. With its sleek and modern design, this espresso machine reflects the sensual process of coffee making and responds to its users with changing colors. Blending traditional techniques with modern technology, Stream Beam aims to encourage users to perfect their shots and discover new ways of brewing.

Stream Beam Espresso Maker is designed to cater to experienced users who appreciate the art of coffee making. Similar to the renowned Leica cameras in the world of photography, this espresso machine offers a visually superior product for contemporary kitchens. Its streamlined sculpture-like appearance adds a touch of elegance to any space.

One of the standout features of Stream Beam is its ability to change colors. Controlled via its portafilter, the machine creates a unique visual experience with thermochromic surfaces. Each time a coffee is made, the top and front surfaces of the machine display different marks and colors, enhancing the sensory journey of coffee making.

Stream Beam incorporates both digital and tangible interfaces through touch surfaces and LED lights. The device communicates its status through the lights beneath the surface, providing a seamless and intuitive interaction for users. Gestures are enabled for smoother movements, and a pressure sensor assists with tampering action.

Designed with a focus on both functionality and aesthetics, Stream Beam features glossy plastics, stainless surfaces with chrome finishes, and transparent areas. These material choices elevate the overall experience of coffee making and position the machine as a luxury appliance.

Operating Stream Beam is a straightforward process. The device is started by pressing on the touch surface of the controller, and the lights on both the controller and the machine begin to glow. The transparent water container allows users to easily monitor the water level. When the system is heated and ready for brewing, the light on the machine becomes a full circle.

Once the coffee is selected or pods are placed in the portafilter, the tampering process begins. The user puts their finger on the controller, and a pressure sensor is activated for tampering. The coffee is tampered by an inner turning screw mechanism, and the circular light on the machine indicates the hardening process.

After tampering, the user can choose between an automated time sequence of pouring or a manual time by holding the push button. The machine creates unique marks with each brewing process, adding a touch of artistry to the coffee-making experience.

In addition to brewing espresso, Stream Beam also offers a steaming function for milk. The upper piece of the nozzle is pressed and squeezed to froth the milk, creating additional marks on the side part of the machine.

Stream Beam Espresso Maker received the Bronze A' Design Award in the Home Appliances category in 2013. This prestigious award recognizes designs that exhibit strong technical and creative skills, contributing to improvements in quality of life.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and simplicity with Stream Beam Espresso Maker. Let its sensual and technological features elevate your coffee-making journey to new heights.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Nur Yıldırım
Image Credits: Nur Yıldırım
Project Team Members: Nur Yıldırım
Project Name: Stream Beam
Project Client: Nur Yıldırım


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