PuzMaty: Supporting Puzzle Mats Design Creation

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.