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Yes, you did read that right, and no, this is not an amazing, unattainable and loftily aspired-to concept product. The Scanomat TopBrewer is a living, breathing, milk-frothing, espresso-dripping piece of fully-automatic and stainless steel genius. The elegant, cleanly arching faucet and sculptural bean supply are the only visible parts of the quality beverage machine. The rest of the complicated parts are neatly tucked away beneath the counter.

Dead As We Know It wanted to introduce The Kraken—the world’s first black spiced rum—with a memorable and high-impact brand. They developed the backstory of the Kraken’s true existence from a scientific point of view, which the viewer can experience through a journal and a series of movies.

New-York based Bauhaus design student and product designer Arvid Häusser is the designer behind Seppl, a porcelain espresso machine. He chose to use porcelain—a material we don't often see in appliances anymore—because of its thermal storage capabilities, sanitation and ease of cleaning. Plus, visually, it appeals to a wide-range of tastes.

I love seeing the work that agencies and studios create for client gifts. They highlight the personality and care that the designers put into their work. It gives them a chance to have a little fun and flex their design muscles in a style they appreciate : ) This gift package from Vessel, a brand and packaging design studio in Chicago, is no exception and is sure to spring some holiday cheer and spirit (harhar) to their lucky clients.