Portland-based engineer and creative Nate Barr launches a Kickstarter for his wonderfully artistic and whimsical jigsaw puzzle coasters. Boasting the appearances of animals — from llamas and toucans to bears and sloths, the products come in six different laser-cut designs that are assembled by hand. The set is comprised out of four coasters with the same animal but different coloring, which allows for the jigsaw puzzle coasters to be assembled and customized by the consumers.
Crafted out of wood, the household products are made in the United States. The geometric pieces are finished with an outdoor stain that absolutely guarantees no loss of color. In addition, to keep them from being pulled up by glass condensation, Nate Barr and his team create a patent-pending locking system for the jigsaw puzzle coasters.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Jigsaw Puzzle Coasters
- Creating customizable coaster sets with intricate animal designs using laser-cut wood pieces.
- Handcrafted Household Products
- Designing unique and artistic household items made with high-quality wood and innovative manufacturing processes.
- Patent-pending Locking Systems
- Developing innovative solutions to prevent coaster pieces from being disturbed by glass condensation.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can explore new product offerings by incorporating jigsaw puzzle coasters into their collections.
- Crafts and DIY
- Craft and do-it-yourself industries can provide laser-cut designs and wood pieces for customers to create their own puzzle coaster sets.
- Kitchen and Dining
- The kitchen and dining industry can adapt the concept of jigsaw puzzle coasters to design innovative and customizable tableware products.
