I designed an espresso machine and coffee grinder
It was a lot of work as a solo project but I hope you guys think it’s cool. When I say “we” in the website it’s only in the most royal sense possible. I also did all the photo/videography. I started out designing a single machine for personal use, but like many things it sort of spiraled out of control from there. I felt like espresso machines were getting very large, plasticky, and app-integrated without actually improving the underlying technologies that make them work. The noisy vibratory pumps in particular are from 1977 and haven’t really changed since then. So I wanted to focus on…
I designed an espresso machine and coffee grinder launched on December 13, 2024 with 797 votes, #10 of 5,365 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
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Velofuso is a compact espresso machine and grinder designed by a solo maker who sought to modernize coffee equipment's core technology rather than add unnecessary features. The machine uses a uniquely designed gear pump that prioritizes power efficiency and affordability, departing from the dated vibratory pumps common since 1977. Aimed at espresso enthusiasts who prefer minimalist design and functional innovation, it emphasizes mechanical performance and adjustable pressure over size or digital integration.
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It was a lot of work as a solo project but I hope you guys think it’s cool. When I say “we” in the website it’s only in the most royal sense possible. I also did all the photo/videography. I started out designing a single machine for personal use, but like many things it sort of spiraled out of control from…
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