[5] Made of cast and polished aluminum by the Italian kitchenware company Alessi, the tool measures 14 centimetres (5.5 in) in diameter, and 29 cm (11 in) high.

But the device is not easy to use, and its polished aluminum finish is vulnerable to corrosion and producing an unpleasant taste, as conceded in its official instructions.

[6] The sleek, exotic-looking shape was inspired by a calamari squid; the original drawings were sketched on a pizza-stained paper placemat.

[7][6] The founder of the manufacturer, Alberto Alessi, later recalled: I received a napkin from Starck, on it among some incomprehensible marks (tomato sauce, in all likelihood) there were some sketches.

[8][9]Alberto Alessi, in a recorded video interview posted on Dezeen, said "I am very happy with this project because I consider it a big joke to everybody.