The Enduring Design Philosophy Behind Enzo Mari’s 16 Animali Puzzle

By kat barandy I designboom · Designboom · 2026-07-21

According to Designboom, the 16 Animali puzzle remains a landmark in educational design nearly seven decades after its 1957 debut for Danese Milano. Designer Enzo Mari utilized a single block of oak and a continuous cut line to create sixteen distinct creatures that function as b

According to Designboom, the 16 Animali puzzle remains a landmark in educational design nearly seven decades after its 1957 debut for Danese Milano. Designer Enzo Mari utilized a single block of oak and a continuous cut line to create sixteen distinct creatures that function as b