The world does not need another boring puzzle.
The Puzzle Collab started with a pile of scattered pieces and a big question: what if we started again?
Founder, Candice May, has always been an avid puzzler. She spent years selling other people’s puzzle brands, in retail and wholesale, and kept noticing the same gap. Where were the modern, colourful designs with personality? Where were the quality 500 piece puzzles? And where were the Australian artists?
It seemed like AI designs were flooding the market. Why not feature and champion our own local artists? Shouldn’t artists be paid every time their puzzles are sold? Candice wanted to make this a reality. So she got to work and built the puzzle brand she wished existed. In 2026, that dream became our first collection.
A true collaboration
Every Puzzle Collab puzzle features licensed artwork from a real Australian artist. Royalties are paid to our artists for every puzzle sold. No AI, ever. Just genuinely talented creators who love what they do, paired with expert puzzle makers. The result is puzzles so good you’ll want to frame them once they're finished.
Puzzles that feel as good as they look
We’re a little bit snobby about quality, and proud of it. Our puzzles are made with European blueboard, a smooth matte finish, perfectly fitting pieces and vibrant printing. If you’re a puzzle snob, you’re in the right place.
Puzzles for everyone
Whether you’re a speed puzzler, a once-in-a-while puzzler or someone who just needs a quiet moment, there’s a spot for you in our Collab. Put down the phone, press play on your favourite audiobook, and let the world slow down. Puzzle with friends, puzzle with family, or puzzle all on your own. It’s a hobby with a finish line, and a small win at the end.
Stop. Unwind. Puzzle
Founded and designed in Melbourne, Australia. Come and say hi on Instagram @thepuzzlecollab, or find your nearest stockist here.
Why 500 Piece Puzzles?
We initially focused our collection on premium 500 piece puzzles to fill the gap for speed puzzlers. Here is why we love them:
- Space Savvy: The perfect coffee table puzzle, leaving plenty of room for your favourite snacks.
- Time Friendly: Ideal for fast-paced modern schedules, allowing you to enjoy a mindful escape without a massive time commitment.
- No Overwhelm Here: Skip the 'what have I started' stress of large piece counts and enjoy the satisfying flow of progress.
- Speed Puzzling: This competitive community is growing fast, and it is an exciting sport we are incredibly proud to support.
More 1000 Piece Puzzles
You asked, and we delivered! While 500 piece puzzles remain a personal favourite, we recognise that the global puzzle community loves a deep-dive challenge.
Our 1000 piece puzzle collections offer a premium canvas for our artists' complex illustrations. Built using premium German Blue Board and featuring our anti-glare matte finish, these beautiful, immersive puzzles offer the ultimate framing project for your walls once the final piece clicks into place.
Bite-Sized Fun: Our Mini Puzzles
Good things come in small packages. For puzzlers on the move, compact desks, or those looking for a quick, mindful coffee break, we introduced our super cute Mini Puzzle collection.
They make the ultimate Australian gift, travel companion, or desk accessory for moments when you need to step away from the screens and enjoy a mental reset.