Domino Design by Hevesh
Domino is a generic term for a flat, thumb-sized, rectangular block of wood or other material, with either one or six dots (also called pips) at each end. It can also refer to the game played with such pieces, as well as the game’s rules and structures. Dominoes may be arranged to form lines or shapes, and may be used to build edifices, such as towers.
The game of dominoes involves arranging and then knocking over a line of adjacent pieces in a chain, starting with the first tile in the line. The number of spots or pips on a domino indicates the value it has in the chain, as well as its rank in the overall sequence and the strength of its impact on the other pieces. A piece that has the highest value in the chain is known as a “spotter” or “non-spotter.” The value of a domino is typically indicated on its underside with a symbol, such as a crown, star, or horseshoe.
While some people play dominoes as a pastime, others take it to the next level by creating mind-blowing setups. One such artist is Hevesh, who creates stunning domino designs on her YouTube channel. Her videos show her constructing straight and curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, and even 3D structures like towers and pyramids.
Hevesh follows a process similar to that of an engineer when designing a domino art installation. She begins with a theme, then brainstorms images and words that could relate to it. Then she calculates how many pieces she needs to complete the design. She also determines the direction in which the dominoes should fall, which will influence their movement and the effect of their motion once they begin to fall.
As a result of her planning, Hevesh is able to produce some amazing designs. For instance, she recently completed a project inspired by the Star Wars movies. She laid out a track of white and black dominoes to recreate the opening sequence of Return of the Jedi, where the Emperor commands his troops to attack the Republic’s base. The design took more than a month to complete and featured more than 1,000 dominoes.
Whether you are a pantser who writes by the seat of your pants, or a plotter who works with a detailed outline program such as Scrivener, the story you want to tell will come down to a simple question: What happens next? Just as the domino effect helps you answer this question in a compelling way, learning how to plan scenes using this model will help you make your story more logical and satisfying to read. So, let’s start planning our ultimate domino art! Domino art can be as simple or elaborate as you like, but the most important thing is that it has a purpose and a message. Enjoy!
Domino is a generic term for a flat, thumb-sized, rectangular block of wood or other material, with either one or six dots (also called pips) at each end. It can also refer to the game played with such pieces, as well as the game’s rules and structures. Dominoes may be arranged to form lines or shapes, and may be used to build edifices, such as towers. The game of dominoes involves arranging and then knocking over a line of adjacent pieces in a chain, starting with the first tile in the line. The number of spots or pips on a domino indicates the value it has in the chain, as well as its rank in the overall sequence and the strength of its impact on the other pieces. A piece that has the highest value in the chain is known as a “spotter” or “non-spotter.” The value of a domino is typically indicated on its underside with a symbol, such as a crown, star, or horseshoe. While some people play dominoes as a pastime, others take it to the next level by creating mind-blowing setups. One such artist is Hevesh, who creates stunning domino designs on her YouTube channel. Her videos show her constructing straight and curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, and even 3D structures like towers and pyramids. Hevesh follows a process similar to that of an engineer when designing a domino art installation. She begins with a theme, then brainstorms images and words that could relate to it. Then she calculates how many pieces she needs to complete the design. She also determines the direction in which the dominoes should fall, which will influence their movement and the effect of their motion once they begin to fall. As a result of her planning, Hevesh is able to produce some amazing designs. For instance, she recently completed a project inspired by the Star Wars movies. She laid out a track of white and black dominoes to recreate the opening sequence of Return of the Jedi, where the Emperor commands his troops to attack the Republic’s base. The design took more than a month to complete and featured more than 1,000 dominoes. Whether you are a pantser who writes by the seat of your pants, or a plotter who works with a detailed outline program such as Scrivener, the story you want to tell will come down to a simple question: What happens next? Just as the domino effect helps you answer this question in a compelling way, learning how to plan scenes using this model will help you make your story more logical and satisfying to read. So, let’s start planning our ultimate domino art! Domino art can be as simple or elaborate as you like, but the most important thing is that it has a purpose and a message. Enjoy!