Paul-Émile Gallant (July 17, 1944 – September 13, 2011) was a Canadian entrepreneur who developed Puzz-3D three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles.
[1] Gallant worked for Trans Canada Musique, Columbia Records (a division of Sony Music) and the CBC.
[1] He began working on a new concept for the traditional puzzle, but involving 3D solutions inspired by commercial design.
[1] In 1989, Gallant laminated polyethylene foam, the same type used to insulate airliner cockpits, with paper and built his first 3D puzzle (a miniature wall) on his kitchen table.
[3] His new Puzz-3D puzzles, which often could be built into models of actual buildings and other landmark structures, could be placed on display indefinitely after completion.