Dominoes, or dominoes as they are sometimes called, are a fascinating way to play games and create beautiful displays. They are made from a type of clay that is painted with colored dots and baked to harden them. Each piece of a domino is typically twice as long as it is wide and features a line down the middle to divide it visually into two equal squares. The ends of the domino are numbered with pips that indicate their value (either from one to six or from zero to blank).
When a player puts down a domino, it must touch all sides of the adjacent pieces in order for play to continue. When a player cannot place his next domino, he raps the table with his hand and play passes to his partner. During the game, players score points by placing their dominoes end to end so that the exposed ends match (i.e., a single domino touching an adjacent double scores 2 points). The player who wins is the partner with the lowest combined total of spots on all of his remaining dominoes.
In addition to being fun to play, domino is an excellent model for studying the effects of kinetic energy, potential energy, and friction. When the first domino falls, its potential energy converts to kinetic energy and causes the next domino to fall. This continues with each domino that is knocked over, until the entire chain is complete.
Creating an intricate domino set requires careful planning and attention to detail. Hevesh, a domino artist who has more than 2 million YouTube subscribers, creates mind-blowing displays involving hundreds of thousands of dominoes. Some of her creations take several nail-biting minutes to complete as the dominoes slowly fall according to the laws of physics.
Hevesh describes her creative process as a version of the engineering-design approach. She starts by considering the theme or purpose of an installation, then brainstorms images or words that she might want to use. She then creates a 3D model of the structure using computer software, which allows her to visualize and modify the design before it is constructed in real life.
For example, when creating a display for a music event, Hevesh might consider the size of the stage and how many people will be attending the concert. She might also think about the venue and the type of music that will be performed. Finally, she might plan out how to construct the domino chains that will best display the theme or message.
As Domino’s grows, its managers must continually adapt to the needs of consumers and employees. The company’s core values include listening to the people that matter most, which means staying close to its original product and delivering quality pizza and exceptional service. This strategy helps keep Domino’s at the top of the pizza industry. The lesson here is that even when the environment changes, a successful business can be built upon sound foundations.