# Colorful Translucent Jigsaw Puzzles This Waves Puzzle is Simple Yet Challenging By Benjamin Sachs | Published 2018-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waves-puzzle References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/90542038/waves-puzzle) & [modapuzzles](http://modapuzzles.com/) The Waves Puzzle by Moda swaps superimposed images for a geometric challenge that's sure to impress. Solving the 49-piece puzzle means decoding the unique patterns of the joints. The Waves Puzzle was designed by architects Benny Sachs and Eric Hoffman as a fresh take on a classic toy and [brain teaser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-wood-screw). “We wanted to reduce the [jigsaw puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf) to the simplest possible element: the notched joints between each piece,” explain the designers. Inspired by growing waves, the puzzle joints differ in size and direction based on where they sit within the completed puzzle. The puzzle has two solutions with a square at the center. Because there are only a few types of joints, many other creative combinations are possible. The Waves Puzzle comes in five translucent colors. It makes a [perfect gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle) for people of all ages who want to unplug, reduce their screen time and stimulate their creative side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Puzzles:** Opportunity to create more geometric-based puzzles that are both simple yet challenging. - **Translucent Toys:** Opportunity to create a series of translucent toys that cater to all ages. - **Simplified Design:** Opportunity to create a line of toys with a simplified overall design that adds challenge in different ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** A chance for toy manufacturers to create puzzles and toys using a translucent design. - **Entertainment Industry:** A possible new trend of games, board games that contain geometrical and translucent features. - **Design Industry:** A chance for designers to explore geometric shapes and patterns in designing products such as toys, puzzles and similar items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [See-Through Piece Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Challenging Precise Layered Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-puzzle.md) - [Edge Piece Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-piece-puzzle.md) - [Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-puzzles.md) - [Artful Summer Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-aarons-puzzle-collection.md) - [Challenging Visual Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizzles.md) - [Wooden Holiday Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-puzzles.md) - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md)