Category: Product Design
Contributor: Jon Stevens

Designer: Philippe Starck
Year: 1990
Manufacturer: Alessi
Photograph: Olivier Blanc, 2021
Juicy Salif has an unconventional and still futuristic design today, which intentionally deviates from the traditional "form follows function" principle.
It has been a long subject of controversy due to its impracticality as a lemon squeezer. With its striking aluminium body, Juicy Salif has a unique allure which contributes to its memorableness and significance.
Starck's initial aim was to provoke conversations and create a sculptural object that would spark imagination and dialogue.
Despite its controversial nature and impracticality as a lemon squeezer, Juicy Salif has become an iconic piece of late-twentieth-century design. Juicy Salif reflects Philippe Starck's unconventional approach to product design.
Article, "The Secret History Of: Philippe Starck's lemon squeezer"
History, context, physical description, original photos /Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Article, "The most controversial lemon squeezer in History
Article, "The home in 50 objects #17: Juicy Salif lemon squeezer"
Further research:
- Philippe Starck
- Design
- Homeware
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