The Faro Mug designed by Kosei Shirotani for Kinto is an elegant solution for those who find it wasteful to put on a whole pot of coffee for just a single serving. This personal-sized drip coffee maker will make a single cup of perfectly brewed java without any excess waste or unnecessary flash. Its name, “Faro,” is the Italian word for lighthouse, an obvious reference to its silhouette. It is a modular system made of fine porcelain; the detachable filter fits a small coffee pot, a mug, or a cup. If you are on the go, use the cup with a small handle, it has a double wall design that keeps the coffee hot, while still remaining cool on the outside. With the convenient lid, you can take a fresh pot of coffee anywhere with the Faro Mug.
Born in Unzen, Japan in 1968, Kosei moved to Italy in 1991. Kosei served as Art Director for Arbos, Italy and UP&UP, Italy and also worked as a freelance designer, winning the Milan Grandesign award in 1995. From 1996 to 2005 he worked for the Italian magazine Abitare. Kosei now lives and work in Unzen City, Japan.
Above image: The Faro Mug designed by Kosei Shirotani for Kinto. Photograph courtesy of Kinto.
Take a fresh pot of coffee anywhere with the Faro Mug, designed by Kosei Shirotani for Kinto. Images courtesy of Kinto.
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