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EMBER Coffee Roaster

A family of 3, 6 and 9 kg coffee roaster concepts exploring a shared industrial design language, electric drum heating, accessible controls and practical service access.

The exploration

Design intent

EMBER explores how one coherent product family could serve specialty cafés, micro-roasteries and small production facilities. The 6 kg model anchors the study, with smaller and larger variants proposing changes to the drum, cooling tray and supporting chassis. A graphite enclosure, brushed stainless-steel surfaces and restrained copper accents establish the visual direction.

Design priorities

  • A shared identity across three nominal green-coffee batch capacities.
  • Accessible loading, sampling, discharge, controls and service panels.
  • A considered path from form exploration to packaging and manufacturing development.

Inside the concept

Six concept boards, from initial form exploration to operation. Select an image to view it at full size.

EMBER 6 electric drum coffee roaster with a graphite enclosure, stainless-steel front and cooling tray, and copper accents.
01 / Product conceptConcept study · illustrative design material
EMBER sketch development comparing compact, sculpted and modular roaster directions.
02 / Industrial design ideationConcept study · illustrative design material
EMBER 3, 6 and 9 kg roaster concepts with proposed views, details and indicative dimensions.
03 / Product family and viewsConcept study · illustrative design material
Protective pallet-and-crate packaging concept with chassis fixings, component compartments and unpacking sequence.
04 / Packaging designConcept study · illustrative design material
Conceptual exploded roaster assembly and proposed sheet-metal, frame, drum, machining and assembly processes.
05 / Manufacturing methodsConcept study · illustrative design material
EMBER 6 in a specialty coffee roastery with loading, sampling and discharge illustrations.
06 / Product in actionConcept study · illustrative design material

Further development

Further development would establish the thermal system, electrical supply, drum drive, airflow, chaff handling and cooling performance. Detailed CAD, food-contact material selection, guarding, insulation, cleaning access, ergonomics and service clearances would follow. Prototypes and testing would verify roast consistency, temperature control, safe operation and packaging loads before manufacture.

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