Name: The art of puzzles
Uploaded: 2009-12-04T09:05:00Z
Duration: 11 min 32 s
Description: At the 2008 EG conference, famed puzzle designer Scott Kim takes us inside the puzzle-maker's frame of mind. Sampling his career's work, he introduces a few of the most popular types, and shares the fascinations that inspired some of his best.

Scott Kim: The art of puzzles

The art of puzzles

At the 2008 EG conference, famed puzzle designer Scott Kim takes us inside the puzzle-maker's frame of mind. Sampling his career's work, he introduces a few of the most popular types, and shares the fascinations that inspired some of his best.

Puzzles are more than entertainment; they are carefully crafted problems that spark curiosity and delight. Drawing on illusions, wordplay, and even DNA sequencing, puzzles can change how people see the world. Designs like ambigrams and figure-ground games reveal new ways of thinking, while modern trends show puzzles supporting mental health and social connection. The best puzzles create memorable moments and inspire creative exploration.