Miriama Wheeler

Atā Wai

Bachelor of Design with HonoursIndustrial Design

Atā Wai espresso machine
Close-up of the machine's group head and hand-turned wooden handles.
Hand-designed logo against recycled amber glass.

Bachelor of Design with Honours

Industrial Design
Atā Wai is an Aotearoa designed espresso machine. In Te Reo Māori, Atā Wai means morning water and is inspired by the rituals and aroha shared when coffee is made and received.

Atā Wai celebrates Aotearoa-made, quality and customisable design, functioning as both a coffee machine and a unique light source.
Exhibition location
Block 12 Level D