The first step was to walk into a store to experience Nespresso first hand. This particular store located in Beverly Hills, California had its own boutique bar! Overall Nespresso put forth an upscale impression.

Things of high value are put on pedestals…so why not your espresso?

Exploring geometry through high perceived products

If espresso comes from plants, maybe its vessel should too.

Covering all bases the above renderings varied from angular to low profile to double wall.

After renderings came basic specifications for China to cost.