The Art of Dominoes
A domino (also known as a bone, cards, men, or pieces) is a flat thumb-sized rectangular block with one side bearing an arrangement of dots or spots (known as “pips”) and the other blank or identically patterned. Twenty-eight such dominoes form a complete set. The pips determine the value of each domino; they range from six to none. A domino is usually twice as long as it is wide, but some variants are thinner and narrower.
Dominoes can be used in games of chance and skill, as well as for educational purposes. For example, they can be used to show the principles of probability and statistics. In addition, dominoes can be used to explore mathematical relationships such as patterns and ratios. The history of the game dates back to the ancient Arabian city of Assyria, where a tile-based board was used for gambling and other entertainment. The modern game of dominoes was developed in the mid-19th century.
The popularity of the game grew with the development of railways and steamships, as well as with the invention of the printing press. By the early 20th century, it was popular in both Europe and America. Dominoes are made from a durable material such as clay or wood, but can also be made of paper, plastic, ivory, or metal. In some cases, the pieces are painted or decorated, but most are left plain.
Unlike polymer dominoes, which can be produced inexpensively, traditional European-style sets are often made from expensive materials such as silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl, MOP), bone, or a dark hardwood such as ebony. They have a more elegant appearance and feel sturdier than polymer counterparts. They may be carved or inlaid with the pips and are usually marked with the manufacturer’s name on both sides.
When Hevesh starts creating her mind-blowing domino installations, she has a clear vision of what she wants to accomplish. She begins by considering the theme of the installation, then brainstorms images or words that might fit the theme. After that, she begins laying out the dominoes, starting with a base that will support the whole structure. She carefully considers the size and placement of each domino to ensure that it will fall without breaking or falling off the edge of the base.
When Domino’s Pizza faced a serious slump in the late 2000s, company president J. Patrick Doyle implemented a new line of communication for employees. He asked employees to open up and share their thoughts with the company. The result was a self-awareness campaign, and the company worked to fix its mistakes quickly. This approach is in keeping with Domino’s core values, which include a willingness to listen to customers and employees. Domino’s has continued to practice this strategy and has seen a significant increase in its customer satisfaction ratings.
A domino (also known as a bone, cards, men, or pieces) is a flat thumb-sized rectangular block with one side bearing an arrangement of dots or spots (known as “pips”) and the other blank or identically patterned. Twenty-eight such dominoes form a complete set. The pips determine the value of each domino; they range from six to none. A domino is usually twice as long as it is wide, but some variants are thinner and narrower. Dominoes can be used in games of chance and skill, as well as for educational purposes. For example, they can be used to show the principles of probability and statistics. In addition, dominoes can be used to explore mathematical relationships such as patterns and ratios. The history of the game dates back to the ancient Arabian city of Assyria, where a tile-based board was used for gambling and other entertainment. The modern game of dominoes was developed in the mid-19th century. The popularity of the game grew with the development of railways and steamships, as well as with the invention of the printing press. By the early 20th century, it was popular in both Europe and America. Dominoes are made from a durable material such as clay or wood, but can also be made of paper, plastic, ivory, or metal. In some cases, the pieces are painted or decorated, but most are left plain. Unlike polymer dominoes, which can be produced inexpensively, traditional European-style sets are often made from expensive materials such as silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl, MOP), bone, or a dark hardwood such as ebony. They have a more elegant appearance and feel sturdier than polymer counterparts. They may be carved or inlaid with the pips and are usually marked with the manufacturer’s name on both sides. When Hevesh starts creating her mind-blowing domino installations, she has a clear vision of what she wants to accomplish. She begins by considering the theme of the installation, then brainstorms images or words that might fit the theme. After that, she begins laying out the dominoes, starting with a base that will support the whole structure. She carefully considers the size and placement of each domino to ensure that it will fall without breaking or falling off the edge of the base. When Domino’s Pizza faced a serious slump in the late 2000s, company president J. Patrick Doyle implemented a new line of communication for employees. He asked employees to open up and share their thoughts with the company. The result was a self-awareness campaign, and the company worked to fix its mistakes quickly. This approach is in keeping with Domino’s core values, which include a willingness to listen to customers and employees. Domino’s has continued to practice this strategy and has seen a significant increase in its customer satisfaction ratings.