by Ettore Sottsass 1979 9090 espresso maker by Richard Sapper. This design won the first Compasso d'Oro award for Alessi. 1982 Dry flatware/cutlery by Achille Castiglioni the first cutlery produced by Alessi 1983 Bollitore whistling water kettle by Richard Sapper. Alessi's first "designer kettle", with a whistle whose pipe sings two tones, mi and si, in harmony 1984 La Conica by Aldo Rossi. This was Rossi's first mass-production design and its image earned immediate success for the then-new Officina Alessi brand, as well as becoming a 1980s design symbol. Therefore, it was soon to be followed by more Rossi designs in this theme. 1985 Kettle by Michael Graves. The Graves' kettle is known for its singing bird when the water boils. Followed by matching products like a sugar bowl and a creamer, also designed by Graves. This product has sold the greatest number of units in the history of the company. 1987 Nuovo Milano cutlery set designed by Ettore Sottsass with assistance of Alberto Gozzi. Won XVIth Compasso d'oro award in 1991. 1988 Pito kettle by Frank Gehry 1989 Girotondo family by King-Kong 1989 Hot Bertaa kettle by Philippe Starck 1990 Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck 1993 Fruit Mama by Stefano Giovannoni. The first design for the Family Follows Fiction series; noteworthy for its aesthetic juxtaposition of plastic and stainless steel. 1994 Anna G corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini. A best seller since it was first produced, with its smiling face, it engendered the Anna family of related objects for the table and kitchen. 1995 Mary Biscuit by Stefano Giovannoni. Biscuit or cookie container. 1997 Nono di Antonio garlic crusher by Guido Venturini 2004 Blow Up range of baskets and citrus holders by Fratelli Campana 2006 Kaj watch by Karim Rashid 2013 Dressed dinnerware and flatware by Marcel Wanders 2015 Collo Alto cutlery set by Inga Sempé 2017 Forma cheese grater by Zaha Hadid Critical reception Although Alessi is credited with introducing many iconic design objects, critics have also complained about items designed for everyday household use, which do not perform their basic functions well. See also Neapolitan flip coffee pot Chiara Luzzana References External links Alessi website Interviews with Alessi Designers website History of Alessi website Design companies of Italy Kitchenware brands Italian brands Companies based in Omegna Design companies established in 1921 Manufacturing companies established in 1921 Italian companies established in 1921 Home appliance brands B Lab-certified corporations