The Perfect Fit

For generations, jigsaw puzzles have been a popular form of entertainment and relaxation. There's nothing quite like sitting down with a puzzle and slowly piecing together an image, watching it take shape before your eyes. But in recent years, a new wave of modern, contemporary jigsaw puzzles has emerged, offering something completely new to puzzlers. And at the forefront of this wave is the UK-based brand Cloudberries.

Cloudberries puzzles are different from traditional puzzles as they feature vibrant, eye-catching designs that are inspired by modern art, graphic design, and pop culture. They are made from high-quality, sustainably sourced materials and precision-cut using FSC-certified cardboard, ensuring a smooth fit. The puzzles come in sturdy, reusable boxes, complete with a full-size poster and a cute poem inside.

Cloudberries has led the way by creating the world’s first ever crowd-sourced puzzle and the first jigsaw puzzle box set—a triptych of three beautiful puzzles that tells a story along the way. 

Check out some of Cloudberries’ top puzzle tips by co-founder Steve Vickers!

As co-founder of Cloudberries, I've spent countless hours putting together jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Over time, I've picked up a few tips and tricks that have helped me tackle even the most challenging puzzles. Here are a few of my favourite easy hacks that experts use:

1. One of the easiest ways to tackle a puzzle is to sort the pieces by colour and pattern. This will make it easier to spot pieces that fit together and will help you narrow down the search for a particular piece.
   
   
2. Another classic puzzle-solving tip is to work on the edges first. This will help you establish the boundaries of the puzzle and give you a starting point for filling in the middle.
   
   
3. With some less conventional designs, like Cloudberries' gradient puzzles, the traditional strategy of starting with the edges may not be the most effective. Instead, let the colours guide you. Look for areas of the puzzle where the colours and shades flow together effortlessly and start there. With gradient puzzles in particular, the pieces are designed to blend seamlessly, making it easier to work on different sections at once. By focusing on the colours and patterns, you'll be able to build the puzzle in a way that feels more intuitive and less daunting.
   
   
4. Don't forget that the box is your friend! Use the image on the box as a reference to help you visualize what the puzzle should look like when it's finished. This can help you spot patterns and colours that you might not have noticed otherwise. All our puzzles come with a full-size poster to make that even easier.
   
   
5. Finally, don't forget to take breaks! Puzzling can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity, but it can also be mentally taxing. Take breaks often to stretch, rest your eyes, and clear your mind. You'll come back to the puzzle refreshed and ready to tackle it with renewed energy.
   

For puzzlers in Singapore and Malaysia, the availability of Cloudberries puzzles is particularly exciting as the designs are completely unlike others out there. SYMMETRY, for example, is a completely symmetrical puzzle at first glance—until you realise that the cut of the pieces is subtly different on both sides of the puzzle. BLOOM, meanwhile, has been designed specifically so that it can be completed by two friends simultaneously, while they sit on opposite sides of the same table.