PuzMaty: Supporting Puzzle Mats Design Creation

Sarii Yamamoto, Jiajun Wang, Liwei Chan, Yuta Sugiura

Abstract: Puzzle mats made of cushioned material are widely used in environments like homes and playrooms to prevent injuries from infants and toddlers falling. The mats feature puzzle-like edges, allowing users to freely adjust their size and shape to fit the space where the mat is placed. This study proposes "PuzMaty," a design interface for drawing patterns of animals, numbers, letters, etc. using puzzle mats of different colors. This interface is expected to make the puzzle mat function not only as a safety measure but also as an interior decoration. It is also likely to reduce the burden of childcare when placing mats because it makes the number of mats required for a particular space more intuitive.