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Briefing
Briefing

2025 marks a momentous occasion- the ‘Year of design’ a celebration deeply rooted
in innovation and creativity led by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland. This Year,
thespotlight shines on the remarkable talent of Irish designers as they pay homage
to the icons of the irtenational design through a series of exhibitions and uniquely
crafted products.

At the heart of this celebration is a call for designers to conceptualise a Coffee Cele-
bration Set comprising a French Press and a manual Coffee Grinder. This isn’t just
about creating another coffee set: it’s an invitation to channel the design principles
of revered design icons into every aspect of your creation. From the curvature of the

handle to the choice of materials and the tactile experience of the finish - every
details should be considered.

This set should elevate the coffee-making process, focusing not only on form and
function but also on the user experience. This about how the coffee feels, smells ,
and moves through the grinder and press. Your design should engage the user on
multiple levels and created a holistic experience with users.

This challenge is a opportunity to join a broader conversation about design. Look
back at your icons’ history and ask how they have transformed everyday routines
into products and experiences which have emerged as timeless design classics.

Always be true to your design icon. Design concepts for the coffee celebration set
must reflect significant aspects of your design icon and manufacter regarding human
endeavour, material and process technology and social or cultural influences of
particular significance
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