Puzzle Lab
Wooden jigsaw puzzles featuring original artwork by established and emerging Canadian artists
About the brand
Founded by Tinka Robev and Andrew Azzopardi, Puzzle Lab started during the pandemic as a way to bring a little more hands-on activity into people’s lives. The couple, who met while studying architecture at the University of Waterloo, had previously established a multidisciplinary design studio in Victoria, BC. Their background in design carries into the puzzles, which feature original artwork from established and emerging artists across Canada. Each artist receives a royalty from puzzle sales, giving their work another platform beyond traditional art prints and galleries.
Unlike conventional cardboard jigsaw puzzles, Puzzle Lab’s designs are made from thick, sturdy wooden pieces made to last for years. The puzzles are produced in the company’s downtown Victoria studio and packaged without plastic. They even ship carbon neutral through a carbon offset program. With artwork spanning a range of styles and subjects, the collection offers an opportunity to spend time with a piece of Canadian art in an entirely different way.