The letterforms in Maria Connected and Maria Unconnected are shaped using FIDU technology—an experimental process for creating metal objects with air pressure, patented by designer Oskar Zięta. He's the designer of PLOPP, an air-inflated steel stool that has become one of the icons of modern design, celebrated for its innovative use of material, structural efficiency, and sculptural form.
It’s not just a typeface, but also physical objects you can buy in Things section – in case you need a unique decoration.
Both the typeface and the metal letters can be used in wayfinding systems. Dozens of arrows and pictograms have been specially designed with this application in mind.
Maria sketches and there is little Maria (Oskar’s daughter) on the left.
Personalized desk – a must-have for every type designer. Supposedly, order in the workspace also helps.
Three-dimensional shape in progress. Blown with love at Zieta Prozessdesign factory.
Here’s PLOPP. Made using FIDU technology and directly connected with it’s form to Maria letters.
Several dozens arrows and pictograms can be useful in wayfindings.