When we began the collaboration with Franke, designing for the coffee industry seemed to be our daily job. Coffee lovers had nothing more to hide from us, but we had never designed an automatic coffee machine before. Mytico is inspired by the specialty coffee world and brings to life solutions that go beyond industry standards.
Good products don’t come out of the hat like magic, when designers and companies’ R&D speak the same language, the result is amazing. It happened with Franke.
Mytico is not a traditional espresso maker, it’s a fully automatic machine conceived to enter the coffee industry and supply the Ho.re.ca market and unlocks more potential to reach new customers. Automatic coffee machines are usually very simple, their function comes before aesthetics. In this case the design has been inspired by the specialty coffee world; aestethic standards are redefined through iconic rounded shapes, whilst details are emphasized as if it were a piece of furniture.
The machine is wrapped with lateral and side metal panels that can be customized, allowing it to feel at ease in different environments from coffee chains to restaurants and hotels. The visible screws convey reliability and quality while supporting the front panel featuring metalized opaque finish. Tray and hopper are integrated with the machine silhouette to keep its smooth lines. The brewing units and long steam wands give it character, recalling the specialty coffee machines.