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Paris Zhao is the creator of Palette Puzzles, a brand of jigsaw puzzles that promotes female empowerment. The ex-Meta employee shares how she's finding joy in living slowly

- Tara Sobti

In an age when being busy is often glorified, taking the time to live slowly and with intention can almost feel selfish. Not for Paris Zhao. The Hong Kong-based creator of Palette Puzzles, a jigsaw puzzle brand that is putting mindfulness at its forefront, transforms the works of female artists around the world into frame-worthy puzzles. Palette Puzzles’ collection currently comprises six calm and inviting jigsaws, including Home Together by San Francisco-based digital illustrator and architect Ceyda Alasar, who creates pieces based on simple moments in everyday life; and Girls’ Trip, a handpainted piece by Netherlands-based Dutch Egyptian illustrator Roeqiya Fris, whose work depicts diversity, female friendships and sisterhood. Each puzzle comes with a kit, including two puzzle trays, to make sorting fun and easy. This month, the brand is launching new designs in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.