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B-Lock: The Key to My Own Path
In 2017 I participated in the IPP in Paris with my first lock puzzle. I had no special pretensions. I did not expect what happened next.
A Shackle Elevator: The Engineering Story Behind the Ant Hunt Puzzle Lock | Puzzlocks
Where do mechanical puzzle concepts come from? This one started with chimpanzees fishing for ants, and ended with an elevator that refused to lift. Here is the full story.
Designing Inside a Box: The Hidden Engineering Challenge of Puzzle Locks
Most puzzle designers start with a blank canvas. I start with a real industrial padlock and hide the challenge inside it. Here is why that constraint makes all the difference.
The Frustration Sweet Spot: Why the Best Gifts Aren't Brutally Difficult
As a puzzle designer, my hardest job isn't making a mechanism difficult, it is making it engaging. Discover the hidden psychology of designing heavy brass puzzle locks that balance challenge and connection, creating the ultimate screen-free, shared gift experience for families and engineers alike.