For some - a squid, for others - a three-legged spider. For everyone - an icon of design. This status has been achieved by the Juicy Salif citrus-squeezer, which at the same time is one of the Alessi's most recognisable products and a symbol of the greatness of its creator, the famous French designer Philippe Starck. It is hard to believe that this world famous citrus squeezer, made of mirror polished aluminium, depicted as a component of the collections of many design museums, was presented by the designer in the Alessi seat at the end of the 80s instead of the usual . steel tray. What is more, the idea of the product was conceived in a restaurant where Phillipe Starck was devouring a plate of frutti di mare seafood . The dinner did indeed turn out to be most fruitful, and the citrus-squeezer sketched on a stained napkin became the hallmark of the Alessi vision - to create products that would be both functional and beautiful, evoking the emotions of their clients by enhancing their surroundings. What makes the project by Phillipe Starck special is how he broke with the classic form while at the same time preserving the practicality of the product. The Juicy Salif bears witness to the huge aesthetic room for a designer to manoevre, provided he or she possesses the proper amount of creativity at his disposal, and no one can take this away from Philippe Starck. The citrus-squeezer by the famous designer is a unique, albeit at the same time controversial adornment. Revered by some, reviled by others, it undoubtedly arouses strong emotions, which makes it a real work of applied art and at the same time an ideal gift for any occasion.