2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Self-service popcorn vending machine

Entrant Company

Guangzhou Saichuang Industrial Design Co., Ltd

Category

Product Design - Audio & Video Devices

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This popcorn vending machine is built on the concept of intelligent unmanned retail, powered by a self-developed, fully automated cooking system. It enables users in shopping malls, cinemas, theme parks, and leisure venues to enjoy freshly made popcorn with ease. A transparent viewing window enhances trust in food safety, while built-in interactive mini-games transform the waiting time into a fun and engaging experience.

Functionally, the machine integrates food preparation, interactive entertainment, and health protection. Its automated cooking process combined with scheduled cleaning and sterilization ensures consistent quality and hygiene while reducing reliance on manual labor. From families to young snack lovers, users benefit from a fast, reliable, and worry-free snacking experience.

Already deployed across multiple commercial settings, the machine has earned strong recognition from cinema operators, mall managers, and scenic spot owners. By reducing traditional labor costs and streamlining operations, it delivers freshly popped corn anytime and anywhere, demonstrating vast market potential and commercial value.

Aesthetically, the design adopts smooth curves, rounded edges, and vibrant popcorn-themed graphics, breaking away from the cold impression of conventional vending machines. Crafted with sheet metal, it reduces production costs and resource consumption while offering high recyclability, which reflects sustainable manufacturing practices.

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