Inspired by a wooden name puzzle I received as a child, I began designing my own puzzles for family and friends, and called them ‘Nuzzles™.’ I’ve now made many Nuzzles™ for people around the world.

Every Nuzzle is carved from of a single block of wood on a scroll saw. Each name or word is custom-designed, and each piece ‘nuzzles’ together using a unique connecting system. Finally, the Nuzzle is hand-sanded and stained for a lasting and durable finish.

I’m a Chicago-based designer and studied both graphic design and industrial design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to the Nuzzles™ project, I design and build furniture, create print and web design for a variety of clients, make my own cheese and bread, and run ultra-marathons.

For more information, please visit the Nuzzles™ website... nuzzlesbyjohn.com

Thanks for your interest in Nuzzles™!

— John Christenson