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.