One of the things that is on my soon to buy for this year is a moka pot. I’ve been intrigued about this Italian way of brewing an espresso-like coffee through steam pressure. It’s obviously cheaper than an actual espresso machine and some coffee lovers have said that it tastes even better since it’s a more “natural” way of pulling the espresso shot. There are some interesting colors out there but the design has remained relatively the same. It’s like when you see one moka pot, you’ve seen them all.
This product concept by Davide Bozzo wants to reimagine the iconic Moka pot and turn it into something both functional and whimsical. The MOKY blurs the line between industrial design and art collectible as it is designed to look like the Tin Man is brewing your coffee for you.
Designer: Davide Bozzo
The pot’s design is that of a metallic figure sitting down and just waiting to be steamed to give you the perfect cup. It comes complete with a face and limbs which may freak some people out or which some may find really cute, depending on how you feel about anthropomorphic objects.
While it looks cute or scary, it still comes from authentic Italian design heritage with its fresh, modern metallic aesthetic. This combination of the metallic soul and the modern reinterpretation means it’s something that’s meant to be displayed and not hidden in your cabinet, even when you’re not brewing a cup.
What makes MOKY particularly interesting is how it taps into the growing art toy market. If you’ve been following design trends lately, you’ve probably noticed how collectible designer toys have exploded in popularity. These pieces aren’t just for kids or hardcore collectors anymore. They’ve become legitimate design objects that sit comfortably on shelves next to books, plants, and other carefully curated décor items. MOKY fits perfectly into this space because it offers something most art toys don’t: actual functionality.
Think about it. Most collectible figures just sit there looking pretty, which is fine, but MOKY actually does something. Every morning when you brew your coffee, you’re interacting with your art piece. It becomes part of your daily ritual, which creates a deeper connection to the object than something that just gathers dust on a shelf. There’s something really special about design that serves multiple purposes, especially when it does both jobs so well.
The fact that it’s designed in Milan also adds another layer of credibility. Milan isn’t just any city. It’s the global capital of design, home to some of the world’s most prestigious design schools and the famous Milan Design Week. When something comes from Milan, it carries a certain weight, a promise that real thought and expertise went into its creation. Davide Bozzo isn’t just slapping a face on a coffee maker and calling it art. He’s taking a beloved cultural icon and genuinely reimagining it for a new generation of design enthusiasts.
For collectors, MOKY represents something truly unique in a market that’s often saturated with similar concepts. It’s not another vinyl figure of a popular character. It’s not a recolor of an existing design. It’s a fresh take on something familiar, which is exactly what makes great design collectibles so appealing. You get the joy of recognition combined with the thrill of discovery. Plus, as coffee culture continues to thrive and people invest more in their home brewing setups, pieces like MOKY become conversation starters that bridge multiple interests.
Whether MOKY ever makes it to production remains to be seen, but as a concept, it perfectly captures where design is heading: playful, functional, collectible, and unafraid to reimagine the classics. It proves that even the most traditional objects can be transformed into something that makes you smile every morning while still honoring what made them special in the first place. And honestly, isn’t that exactly what good design should do?
