Oded Ezer

Israel's experimental typographic artist sheds light on his new website and exhibition

Israeli type designer Oded Ezer breathes new life into Hebrew and Latin letters by giving his typefaces sculptural form or a curious new meaning. Each of his experimental works elevates the written word, challenging the brain to rethink how it views traditional fonts and the potential meaning behind these historic symbols. From Oded’s viewpoint there is seemingly nothing, from sperm to mohawks, that can’t be …

Cool Hunting 2011 Gift Guide

From sausage keychains to Twig terrariums, our picks for this year's perfect presents

The holiday season is here, and after another year of sifting through the latest innovations in design, technology, art, style and culture, we have picked our favorites for the annual Cool Hunting Gift Guide. From Bjørg Nordli-Mathisen’s sleek anatomically-correct heart locket to the high quality chef’s knives that master bladesmith Bob Kramer designed for Zwilling, the assortment is sure to inspire personalized gift-giving and please …

Alpha Beta Gamma

Stackable marble blocks for grown-up play

Following the success of his crumpled city maps, which solved the problem of paper by replacing it with durable Tyvek, industrial designer Emanuele Pizzolorusso has now come out with a set of blocks made from Carrara marble, the same material used for Michelangelo’s David. Alpha Beta Gamma is a set of three geometric shapes that can be reconfigured into a variety of constructions, like a …