The first professional machine for at home…from WMF

As designers we reflected about the design of such a machine. The first drawings and realizations at the computer came already very close to the later appearance of the WMF 1000.
That means: we were able to quickly realize the connotations of the new coffee machine, like quality, claim of high quality, precision or also high-end character in a three-dimensional drawing.

The technical parameters were defined exactly. We had a narrow design framework for creating an independent and recognizable coffee machine.

The result of the conception phase was a precise metallic monolith with a striking operating button, clear lines and edges!
The use of stainless steel – especially with a WMF coffee machine – was a matter of course.

We, the designers, focused both on the beautiful design of the WMF1000 and on the ease of use.
For this reason we also equipped the WMF1000 with a singular All-in-One outlet with integrated milk jet. While other premium machines need several outlets for coffee and milk, the WMF1000 features only one outlet which performs everything.

Guido Metz and Michael Kindler,
Metz & Kindler, Darmstadt

The WMF 1000 is awarded the International Design Award Baden Württemberg 2006 by the Design Center Stuttgart.

The WMF 1000 is awarded the International Forum Design.

The WMF 1000 is awarded the Plus X Award.