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Kalman’s designs for M&Co. often reflected his progressive and humanistic ideals. A notable example is the Global Alphabet Blocks, created in 1991 in collaboration with Scott Stowell. These unique blocks feature scripts from various world alphabets on their sides, symbolizing the shared identity of humanity through the visual power of language. By incorporating this message into a classic educational toy, Kalman delivered a profound statement in an approachable and original way, reimagining a simple object with global significance.

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Tibor Kalman

Tibor Kalman, a Hungarian-American graphic designer, passed away in 1999 at the age of 50, leaving a profound impact on the field of graphic design. Renowned for his innovative ideas and ethical approach, Kalman was considered a guiding voice for the profession.

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Material: Wood
Set includes: 30 Alphabet Blocks · Arabic, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Hiraganga (Japanese), and Latin/Roman letters. Cardboard Gift Box
Dimensions: 9" x 9" or 23 cm x 23 cm

Tibor Kalman – Global Alphabet Blocks

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