Jigsaw puzzles for the 21st century! Each generative puzzle is a one of a kind creation with unique art and pieces. Our goal was to marry the artistry of traditional, hand-crafted jigsaw puzzles with the possibilities of new technologies. Custom software simulates crystal growth to create an organic interlocking pattern. Our laser cutter translates this into a unique set of plywood pieces.

To create the organic shape of the pieces, we designed a system based the simulation of dendritic solidification, a crystal growth process similar to the formation of snowflakes that occurs in supercooled solutions of certain metallic alloys. By varying the parameter space, the system can produce a variety of cut styles. Each puzzle produced feaures its own unique landscape of interlocking shapes. No two are alike.

  1. Geode Puzzle

    2017
  2. Infinite Galaxy Puzzle

    2016
  3. Earth and Moon Infinity Puzzles

    2018
  4. Infinity Puzzles

    2016
  5. dendrite puzzle system

    2012
  6. lasercut puzzles

    2012
  7. dendrite puzzle inspiration

    2014