
VITAMINO
Year
2015
Client
Tescoma
Category
Kitchen Accessories
Role
Industrial Designer
Scope
Industrial Design
Awards
GOOD DESIGN® Award 2015
Red Dot Design Award 2016
Rethinking how a pepper mill works
The VITAMINO electric pepper mill was developed around a simple but meaningful innovation: placing the grinding mechanism in the upper part of the product. By reversing the conventional architecture, the design prevents pepper residue from falling onto the table, eliminating the need for a protective cap while creating a cleaner and more intuitive user experience. The mill starts grinding automatically when turned upside down, making every interaction effortless.
Rather than expressing technology through visual complexity, the design focuses on clarity, balance and ease of use. The sculpted cylindrical form integrates the motor, ceramic grinding mechanism and battery compartment into a clean, timeless silhouette that feels equally natural in the kitchen and on the dining table. Every detail was carefully refined to improve ergonomics, manufacturability and everyday usability.
The project demonstrates how rethinking the internal architecture of a familiar
product can create a better user experience without increasing complexity. By
combining intuitive interaction with a distinctive visual identity, VITAMINO transforms an everyday kitchen tool into a product that is both practical and elegant.
Recognised with the GOOD DESIGN® Award 2015 and the Red Dot Design Award 2016, the project reflects a design approach where innovation emerges through thoughtful functionality rather than unnecessary features.