# QR-Connected Puzzle Boxes The Great Indoors Puzzle Co Features Curated Spotify Playlists By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-indoors-puzzle References: [thestar](https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2022/04/03/how-a-toronto-woman-put-together-a-jigsaw-puzzle-company.html) & [greatindoorspuzzleco](https://greatindoorspuzzleco.ca/)  The [Great Indoors Puzzle Co](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pegboard) is a Toronto-based company that offers jigsaw puzzles designed by local artists. Founded by Abigail Conners, the puzzles aim to transport users into the design through [immersive visual and sound experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementoni). The artist-designed puzzles are accompanied by curated [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qrsong) playlists. Each artist created a playlist that amplifies their designs to help users fully immerse themselves in the puzzle-solving experience. Users can access the playlists through a QR code on the inside of the box. The packaging design was a priority to the founder. The box is fully recyclable and designed to be "like a coffee-table book, or something that would live on your bookshelf," with the added gamified QR component. Image Credit: The Great Indoors Puzzle Co ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-sensory Puzzle Experience:** An opportunity for companies to create puzzles that offer a multi-sensory experience, potentially with gamified features and curated music playlists. - **QR Code-connected Packaging:** An opportunity for companies to incorporate QR codes into the packaging design, potentially utilizing them for gamification or to offer additional content and experiences. - **Artisanal Puzzle Market:** An opportunity for companies to tap into the niche artisanal puzzle market by featuring puzzles designed by local artists and offering unique and immersive experiences along with them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Game Industry:** Companies in the toy and game industry can leverage QR code technology and multi-sensory experiences to create innovative products that stand out in the market. - **Packaging Industry:** An opportunity for companies in the packaging industry to design packaging that incorporates QR codes and enhances the customer experience. - **Art and Design Industry:** The artisanal puzzle market presents an opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate with puzzle companies and create unique and immersive puzzle designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playlist-Paired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piecework-puzzle.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Lifestyle-Focused Puzzle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordinary-habit.md) - [Holiday Puzzle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-puzzle.md) - [Frozen Dessert-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnum-x-designer-puzzle.md) - [Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinspired-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Challenging Visual Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizzles.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-kazoo-puzzles.md) - [Custom Photo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-photo-puzzles.md)