Alessi 9093 kettle by Alessi was designed by Michael Graves in 1985 and is a design classic and one of Alessi's best-selling products worldwide. When Michael Graves designed the 9093 kettle, he took influences from European art, American pop culture, and pre-Columbian cultures. The elegant kettle focuses on the user with its clever, playful, and fun design. When you hear the little bird start to whistle, you know the water is boiling, which will surely bring a smile to your face.