Simon Weisse
Model Maker
In their own words
When they called me, they said it's for an advertising campaign... I said, the idea you have, this will take months.
You still have to recognise it as a coffee machine, not hide it too much. But you also have to hide it to make it work.
It looks very like Paris, but it's not a cliché, it's real.
Articles & interviews
- Silks, Labubus and a secret garden: my personal highlights from Milan Design Week 2026
Tom May reports from Milan Design Week 2026, highlighting seven standout installations ranging from Ai Weiwei’s politically charged silk collaboration with Rubelli to Paul Smith’s tranquil garden for Mini. Other notable projects include Samsung’s AI-driven exhibition, Simon Weisse’s miniature coffee shops, and Zaha Hadid Architects’ meditative portal for Audi. The article captures the event’s focus on physical, experiential design and cross-disciplinary creativity.
- Milan Design Week: model-making genius Simon Weisse unveils the world's smallest coffee shop
At Milan Design Week 2026, Berlin-based model maker Simon Weisse unveiled 'The World's Smallest Coffee Shops', a series of miniature architectural facades housing working De'Longhi coffee machines. Created in collaboration with agency Lola MullenLowe, the installation celebrates craftsmanship and design across five global coffee capitals. The project showcases meticulous hand-built detail and merges advertising with fine model-making artistry.
- "Wes Anderson's Designs Exhibit Opens in London"
Creative Boom reports that the Design Museum in London will host 'Wes Anderson: The Archives', a major exhibition showcasing over 600 items from the filmmaker’s personal collection. The show highlights Anderson’s meticulous design process, featuring props, costumes, models, and artwork from his films. Co-curated by Lucia Savi and Johanna Agerman Ross, the exhibition celebrates Anderson’s world-building and craftsmanship.