"Zometool considerably simplifies the procedure of construction and unifies the study of space frame structures into one coherent system, of great educational value in the teaching of solid geometry, science, art, engineering and architecture." — H.S.M. Coxeter, Mathematician
"Beautifully made - the perfect construction kit for icosahedral quasicrystalline models, and for many structures of mathematical interest." — Roger Penrose, Oxford University mathematician
"Our best designers are kids." — Marc Pelletier, Zometool Co-Founder
"You don't have to be a rocket scientist to enjoy Zometool. But we love it too!" — Dr. David Noever, NASA Scientist
"Zometool System considerably simplifies the procedure of construction and unifies the study of space frame structures into one coherent system, of great educational value in the teaching of solid geometry, science, art, engineering and architecture." — H. S. M. Coxeter, Mathematician
"Zome is an amazing 3 dimensional modeling system that is based upon the geometry of nature that allows us to understand how natures intrinsic geometry allows us to create and comprehend all the both concrete and abstract creations around us.." — Ken Burgess, Petaluma, USA
"Zometool is useful in my research" — Linus Pauling, Chemist, Two time recipient of the Nobel Prize
Educators / Students
"The minute I put it out their hands are busy creating. They're using it for discovery and when they create something, you can assign a tangible name or mathematical principle to it. They don't even know they're learning; as a teacher, that's exciting," — Elaine Mendelow, Cinnaminson, New Jersey
"Comments given by our Irish Elementary students included: 'That really fried my brain,' 'where can I get these,' and 'I know what I would change next time.'" — P. Diane Williams, Fort Collins, CO
"This is the best thing to hit mathematics education for many years." — Bob Fair, Mathematics Coordinator, Cherry Creek School District, Colorado
"Zometool System was enjoyed by many different ages and stages of children at the Holiday Food and Gift Convention. It was a wonderful tool that helped imaginations fly freely." — Kathy Grace, Director-Thomas Learning Centers
"In 25 years of teaching, Zometool was a peak experience! It had tremendous impact." — Kathy Zentmyer, Carbondale Middle School
"Some kids have amazing hidden talents just waiting to be discovered. Zometool brings their gifts to the forefront and really boosts self-esteem." — Thom Adorney, 4th Grade teacher, Denver, Colorado
"I really love the Zometool kit! My math teacher, Z-Man, has a kit and it is sooo cool! He uses it in geometry. Its really fun to use." — Amanda M., age 13, Asheville, NC
"During the recruitment weekend for the graduate program in mathematics at Notre Dame, one of the professors had his Zometool collection out in the lounge for us to play with. We all had fun while trying to create the biggest and most complicated structure. I have used Zometool both for fun and in the classroom; in topology, I have used it to model different shapes that I am studying, and I have also used it in a course on Lie Groups to model lattices.." — Stacy Hoehn, Math Grad Student at Notre Dame, USA
"As I said earlier to explore, teach, learn and to flex brain muscle. At home it gives quality time with kids. At work, it gives us complex models to try out in CAD and while I teach to any of my students, it works like play-dough to quickly create something that explains a spatial concept..." — Rena Ujjwal, Mumbai, India
"I used them to build a model to illustrate a topic in association with my master's thesis on low space groups. I have since used them to build many interesting models that are now scattered around the PSU math department. I am now on faculty there; I am the director of our math resource lab." — Silvya Giroux, Portland, USA
Parents and Kids
"A tool to help your child’s imagination soar! At first when they are really young it's a toy, then with time and a trained teacher's help, a great way to advance math scores and math related subjects....this from a grandmother with a 12th grade education!," — Ginger Phillipo, Zometool Grandma, Angleton USA
"It is a building system without boundaries. Parents and children alike get caught up in the amount of different things you can discover without even realizing you are learning.." — Amanda Pascoe, Zometool User, Hillier, Canada
"When my son built the DNA model and then explained what each part represented. He couldn't wait to show his dad the model and it gave him a great feeling of accomplishment. When a visitor recently visited and commented on the lovely DNA, my son jumped in and explained what the parts represented and showed he really learned something from the process. Learning, no textbook required." — Joann Felczan, Zometool Parent, Wyoming USA
"My son has played with Zometool for several years. They are still his favorite toy. He gets more upset when we take away his Zometool than when we take away his Xbox. He sometimes gets in trouble for playing with his Zometool when he is supposed to be cleaning his room or getting ready for bed. Thanks for an awesome product!" — David Cloninger, on his son
"A rainy weekend in a hotel, my son and I building a pyramid that reached the ceiling. Quality time together, without the TV or computer!" — Oliver Sharon, Zometool Mom, East Greenwich, USA
"Helping my son to learn math skills, pattern recognition, and spatial relationships without any lecturing at all.! It's like Tinkertoys® for the scientifically inclined." — Phil Good-Elliot, Zometool Dad, Goshen, USA
"I use it to relax, to explore shadow and substance, to share the beauty of mathematics with my family. When we build something very large with a consistent design and logical patterning, we often spend time just sharing in the moment. It's great to see how my children (16 and 19)and I can lose ourselves in the click, click sound of the building." — Cathy Hoyt, Zometool Mom, Los Angeles, CA
"My young children (oldest 6) already show signs of being comfortable with more than the just the ubiquitous right-angle oriented world. I had to use endless paper-model making to break away at nearly twice that age." — Paul Davis, Zometool Dad, Marlborough, USA
(Older) Kids
"Zometool allows the scientist and the artist in each of us to join forces. The results are visual poetry." — Cathy Hoyt, Zometool User, Los Angeles, CA
"I am a 'big kid' now who has enjoyed Lincoln Logs, Erector sets, and Lego all my life and had to purchase a sample kit (Adventurer Kit) to play with and see what it was like. I had so much fun with the Adventurer Kit I decided to buy the biggest one you have. It's just a play thing for me, but everyone who comes into my house sees it, is fascinated by it and has to play with it. I'm afraid to tell them they're probably learning something while they play. Thanks for such an innovative 'toy.' I hope my niece who just turned 8 gets as much enjoyment out of her Christmas present as I do!" — Becky Allary, Zometool User
"I have been interested in polyhedra for a while and find building polyhedrons a fascinating and stimulating activity. I've previously used ping-pong balls glued together to build polyhedra, but I like the modularity of the Zometool System. I originally intended to give the kit as a gift, but I'm afraid I may just keep it for myself!!" — John Hebert, Zometool User
"My interest in geodesics dates back to when my hair was longer and my temper was shorter. I will probably just play with the Zomes (sic), but I do have a project to replace an inflated roof at a local university with a spaceframe (about 70,000 square ft) so I might use the Zomes (sic) to show my client what a spaceframe looks like." — Peter Saitta, AIA Principal, PSA Architects
