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Scott Kim & The Art of Puzzles [TED Talk]

“Puzzles need to be fun and have a correct answer,” says puzzle and interface designer Scott Kim in his brilliant 2008 TED Talk, The Art of Puzzles. Check out his 10-minute talk for some interesting thoughts on puzzle designs, as well as some beautiful examples of his work.

David Spira

5 April 2016

1 minute

Black & white circular logo featuring the name "Kim." It is designed such that it still spells "Kim" if it is flipped upside down.

“Puzzles need to be fun and have a correct answer,” says puzzle and interface designer Scott Kim in his brilliant 2008 TED Talk, The Art of Puzzles.

Check out his 10-minute talk for some interesting thoughts on puzzle designs, as well as some beautiful examples of his work.

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David Spira

Co-Founder of Room Escape Artist & Co-Host of Reality Escape Pod. David conceived of Room Escape Artist because he saw the potential of this new entertainment medium back in 2014. From the start, he applied his professional skills as a digital experience designer to the burgeoning industry of escape rooms. David is full of ideas: from in-depth research pieces to new content types… like cute animals solving puzzles. He is always pushing REA to try new things, take risks, and be something more.