The PlusMinusZero Coffee Maker Will Likely Confuse Users
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — November 11, 2012 — Art & Design
References: japantrendshop
At first, the PlusMinusZero Coffee Maker looks nothing more than a piece of malfunctioning decorative piece on the counter, but don't be fooled by its sleek simplistic design.
Conceived by Naoto Fukusawa, the PlusMinusZero Coffee Maker comes with two white mugs stamped with the "+-0" logo on the base. The compact brewer can simultaneously make two cups of coffee and is available in black, red and beige. Naoto Fukusawa does an amazing job showcasing the minimalist design by focusing on functionality and eliminating all aesthetic distractions.
Small and subtle, the PlusMinusZero Coffee Maker makes a great housewarming or Christmas gift, though the math lovers may argue endlessly how zero is neither plus nor minus, but that can be sorted out over a couple cups of coffee.
Conceived by Naoto Fukusawa, the PlusMinusZero Coffee Maker comes with two white mugs stamped with the "+-0" logo on the base. The compact brewer can simultaneously make two cups of coffee and is available in black, red and beige. Naoto Fukusawa does an amazing job showcasing the minimalist design by focusing on functionality and eliminating all aesthetic distractions.
Small and subtle, the PlusMinusZero Coffee Maker makes a great housewarming or Christmas gift, though the math lovers may argue endlessly how zero is neither plus nor minus, but that can be sorted out over a couple cups of coffee.
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