Domino is a small flat block of rigid material used for playing games of chance or skill. Each domino has a rectangular base and is marked on one face with an arrangement of dots, called pips, similar to those on the face of a die. The other side of each domino is blank or identically patterned. A domino may also have a line or ridge running across its surface, indicating its rank within the set. In some sets, the number of pips on a domino is indicated by an indication of its suit, such as a heart, diamond, spade, or club.

In a game of domino, each player places his or her dominoes in the shape of a line or square. The first domino to fall is called the king, and each subsequent piece that falls is called a pawn. The players continue placing dominoes until the desired pattern is achieved, and then the game ends. The domino game may be played alone, with two or more people, or in teams.

Hevesh creates her displays by building 3-D sections and then connecting them together with lines of dominoes. She tests each section individually to make sure it works, and she often films the process in slow motion to pinpoint any errors. The tests help Hevesh refine her designs to produce a flawless final result.

The underlying principle in all of the Domino Theory applications is that a small change can cause a chain reaction with far-reaching consequences, as long as the initial action is well-planned and executed. For example, if a domino is pushed over at just the right moment, all the other dominoes will fall over in succession. The same principle can be applied to human behavior, as a domino effect can occur when small victories are celebrated.

For example, a small victory right after you wake up can dramatically increase your chances of being motivated and excited to start the day. These types of victories are domino actions, which are similar to coding scripts, in that they consist of a single action that triggers a series of following commands.

Hevesh’s approach to creating her displays is a bit like the method of plotting a novel. She thinks of each scene in a story as a domino, and she considers how the scenes work together and whether they will be able to fall in a coherent way when the main action takes place. This helps her to make sure that every scene logically connects with the one that comes before it, and that the emotional beats progress and shift as they should. In this way, Hevesh ensures that her scenes will have a clear flow and impact on the reader.