article_snippet: For many Americans, Graves might be best known as the designer of household items.
article_snippet: One of American architect Michael Graves best known designs was the Alessi stainless steel teakettle with a red bird at the tip that sang when water had boiled.
article_snippet: Graves helped propel Target and Target collaborations with designers to massive popularity.
article_snippet: American architect Michael Graves line for Target included practical items from tea kettles and drying racks to whimsical kitchen equipment like an avocado scooper and large bamboo salad tongs.
article_snippet: His line for Target came with a simple, idealistic premise: "Good design should be affordable to all.
article_snippet: his best known designs were also sold at JCPenney and Black & Decker.
highlights_snippet: Graves designed buildings as well as household items like tea kettles for Target, JCPenney .