This document provides an overview of a student's project on analyzing a "thing", in this case a Moka pot. It includes a description of Moka pots, their history and variations. It discusses how the student has a personal connection to Moka pots as they have used them for a long time. The student plans to analyze the social and cultural significance of Moka pots by discussing their role in rituals like coffee making and perceptions of European culture. References are provided on sensory approaches and communities of practice that could inform the student's analysis.