Here are the semi-finalists for the Sprudge Design Awards Outstanding Design Achievement—Vessels category. This award honors outstanding design of mugs, travel tumblers, demitasse, or any form of vessel out of which coffee can be served. Vessels must be available for purchase, used in a cafe, or otherwise offered for public use.

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VSSL

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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VSSL

VSSL Gear prides itself on innovation and engineering solutions to bring consumers quality, modular products that are ready for an adventure. The JAVA Grinder was the beginning of the coffee journey and paved the path for VSSL’s newest product, NEST. The NEST System is a vessel designed for consumers who refuse to sacrifice on premium coffee no matter where they are. In one modular system fits a V60 pour over, two mugs, a BPA-free lid, and grinder storage. This entire NEST fits together in an 11.5-inch by 3.4-inch package with interlocking threads for convenience. The two ten-ounce mugs are double-walled vacuum insulated to keep coffee hot, and a splash-resistant mug lid prevents spills. In addition, the pour-over device has double-walled insulation to minimize heat loss during brewing. Each NEST Pour Over Kit comes with a reusable stainless steel mesh filter and is compatible with sizes number two and number three disposable filters. Now, consumers can bring premium coffee anywhere with a few simple steps. Grind the beans with the JAVA Grinder, place them in a filter in the pour-over, and add hot water. The pour-over drips directly into the insulated mug and is ready in minutes. Add the lid, and your coffee stays hot for hours. The NEST System is a premium coffee vessel, but it is much more. It’s a beckoning to adventure and, along the way, brew and enjoy a cup of coffee.

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URL: https://vimeo.com/868059006/ebe296638a?share=copy

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Created Co.

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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Created

When the Specialty Coffee Expo announced a Portland show for 2023, Created Co. approached me, as they were interested in featuring a Portland Coffee Designer to create artwork for this event being held in the coffee mecca of the USA. As a Portlander, I have found visual representations of the “Rose City” can be predictable and overplayed — therefore, I had a personal goal to illustrate the personality of Portland in a fun and delightful way, calling out the PNW-vibes of urban foraging, roses, drizzle, cosiness, and of course coffee. Created Co. kindly offered me full creative freedom, so I selected my favorite Desert Tan tumbler color as a base, then selected a 1970’s color palette and vintage illustration style as a personal expression of myself as an artist. — Liz Chai

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URL: https://created.co/products/artist-collaboration-tumbler-with-elizabeth-chai

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Just Go Coffee

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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Just Go Coffee

Asymmetry cups aim to elevate your sensory experience and are perfect for coffee, tea, and wine tasting. The designer, Shih Ru Wang, has been working on this project for years and first presented Asymmetry cups to the public when she competed in the 2023 World Brewers Cup. She secured 1st place in the preliminary round, and the new design successfully captured significant attention. To date, over 3000 cups have been sold worldwide through pre-orders.

In terms of appearance, this tasting cup features two different types of rim angles: an open mouth and a narrow mouth. The open mouth allows the liquid to first contact the sides of your tongue, enhancing the liveliness of acidity. On the other hand, the narrow mouth allows the liquid to pass through your tongue entirely, providing a longer-lasting sensation. You may also notice that the upward-open and downward-narrow shape of the cup can better fit your nose, allowing you to perceive the aroma more effectively.

Regarding the cup’s internal design, you will find internal ripples that can activate the aroma and flavor when you swirl the cup. Therefore, it’s recommended to swirl the cup every time before you take a sip. Through Asymmetry cups, you are in for a truly remarkable sensory experience.

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URL: https://www.coffee.justgotw.com/products/%E3%80%90asymmetry-cups%E3%80%91

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MiiR

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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MiiR Standard French Press

NEW STANDARD FRENCH PRESS
33oz | 1L

You’ll forget what over-brewed coffee tastes like with the New Standard French Press. The New Standard French Press is fully insulated to stay hot throughout brewing and equipped with a quick-release grounds basket that takes the mess straight to the sink (or compost bin). Steep, press, and serve straight from the vessel.

Removable basket | Quick release to avoid over-extracting and for easy clean-up of wet grounds
18/8 stainless steel | Shatterproof material meets beautiful design
PCR Insulated lid | Lid made of post-consumer recycled material and insulated to retain heat while maintaining perfect brew
Micro perforations | Plunger with basket minimizes sediment for a clean drinking experience
Product lifetime warranty | For more information, visit MiiR.com/warranty

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MiiR

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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MiiR New Standard Carafe

NEW STANDARD CARAFE
33oz | 1L

Like a good cup of coffee, the New Standard Carafe is meant to last. Unlike traditional glass coffee carafes, ours is made of shatterproof, double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel that keeps your coffee hot for hours on end. For the perfect pour-over brew, pair it with MiiR’s Digital Coffee Scale.

Shatterproof stainless steel pour-over | Extra durable 18/8 stainless steel with no new plastic
Thermo 3D® | Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps liquid hot
Standard Carafe Filters | Works with any 360 filter on the market
Carafe Press-fit Lid | Keeps coffee hot after brewing
Product lifetime warranty | For more information, visit MiiR.com/warranty

URL: https://www.miir.com/products/new-standard-carafe?variant=40280199823434

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Mr. Espresso

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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Mr. Espresso

Prior to the May opening, ceramic artist Nadia Elgan designed and created one-of-a-kind pieces for The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, mirroring the ethos of The Caffè — honoring Italian old-world coffee tradition in a decidedly contemporary space with a sleek Bay Area look. The artist used locally sourced clay with sand from California beaches to truly highlight the beauty of the landscape in each vessel.

* The interior of each vessel features an egg-shaped bottom for polished and easy pouring, while the base of the pieces are made thicker to keep the coffee warm until the last sip.
* The juicy orange glaze gives a perfect pop of color that ties it all together.
* The artist designed and created 5 cups, a saucer and a pastry plate. Cups sizes are: 2-oz, 3-oz, 5-oz, 8-oz, and 12-oz.
* The 2-oz, 5-oz and 8-oz cups were fully glazed, designed with a handle and multi-use saucer.
* The 3-oz and 12-oz cups were designed without a handle and left unglazed on the exterior.
* The end result for use in The Caffè, as well as for individual purchase, is a line of vessels, that blend both function and design — marrying Italian traditional aesthetics with a kiss of California flare.

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URL: https://www.thecaffeoak.com

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notNeutral

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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notNeutral

Vessels Category // Pico by notNeutral

Pico is the newest line of ceramic drinkware designed by notNeutral. We named the collection after Pico Boulevard, the iconic thoroughfare from the Pacific Ocean to Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, which unites many of the city’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods.

We drew from our team’s diverse expertise in handmade ceramics, specialty coffee, and design technology to create a collection that looks striking on the table and performs beautifully in a professional coffee setting. Our team took great care considering many rounds of prototypes, materials, and glaze techniques, incorporating feedback from our local barista community before arriving at our final design.

Our empathetic approach to design centers on understanding how a product is used to ensure positive interaction between the user and object we create. When we design cafeware, we consider the experience of the barista and drinker alike. Our signature flat-topped handle offers an ergonomic grip, the glazed lip makes for a comfortable sip, and the tulip-shaped bowls keep beverage temperatures stable. The cups’ curved interiors are ideally shaped for pouring latte art, and the saucer’s rim is slightly upturned to lift effortlessly off the table. The spoon fits carefully into the saucer and rests intuitively in hand.

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URL: https://www.notneutral.com/pico.html

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PERC Coffee Roasters

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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PERC Coffee Roasters

All the way back in 2010, our first batch of coffee was roasted under the name “Panther’s Eye Roasting Company”. We quickly realized we needed a shorter name with a nice ring to it, thus we became “PERC”! This Fellow Carter design pays homage to our roots with a Panther design. The PERC Panther features the “Bean-Bolt” for an eye and a WILDLY long tongue that wraps around the surface. We chose the Warm Pink Carter Move mug from Fellow to match the Wild Vibe coffees we offer, and cuz we like pink around here gosh darn it.

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URL: https://perccoffee.com/collections/merch

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Three Marks Coffee Roasters

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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Three Marks Coffee Roasters

How a cup might enhances the experience of a specialty coffee?

A handle interrupts the space between coffee and drinker. The Marks 185 Cup boasts an ample grip that not only provides a tactile experience but also beckons you to savor the coffee even before taking a sip. The unique design, with varying wall thicknesses—straight on the exterior and curved on the interior—necessitated a specialized manufacturing process involving rotational molds and meticulously optimized firing temperatures.

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URL: https://www.retoschneller.com/#section_marks

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Zylch Inc

Outstanding Design Achievement — Vessels Semi-Finalist

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Zylch Inc

ZYLCH is a patent-pending reusable metal cup that collapses to save space and expands to a 100% leakproof, lock-tight, premium insulated cup, good for both hot and cold beverages. As sustainability advocates, we want to change the way people drink beverages one single-use cup at a time. With our space-saving, convenient, and better for the earth alternative, we want to make eco-friendly a new fashion trend. My brand name ZYLCH literally means zero and stands for a mission to start a zero-waste movement and to put an end to the ‘dispose of’ culture. But, in order to live a more sustainable lifestyle, we need solutions that are sustainable to our fast-paced lifestyle, and being eco-friendly shouldn’t have to be a compromise or a burden. And hence, with ZYLCH we set out to make zero-waste living simple, easy, and practical.

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URL: https://zylch.co

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