Multiphase Numerical Modeling of Dendritic Solidification for Jigsaw Puzzle Generation

We explore an opportunity to expand the stylistic variety of handmade and artisanal jigsaw puzzles through the appication of techniques from natural simulation. Typical jigsaw puzzle designs reflect the manufacturing constraints of die-cut, mass-production methods. We generate novel families of puzzle forms by applying a phase field approach to the simulation of dendritic solidification. We extend existing models of solidification with multiphase methods to satisfy aesthetic and geometric considerations specific to jigsaw puzzle design. We present examples of the resulting puzzle forms and discuss possible extensions and refinements. CR Categories: ComputingMethodologies [SIMULATIONAND MODELING]: Applications;