Dominoes are flat blocks used as gaming objects that can be stacked on end in long lines. When one domino is tipped over, it causes the others to tip over, and this leads to a chain reaction with many more consequences than the initial action alone. This is called the domino effect, and it’s what makes them so exciting to watch.
Dominoes can also be arranged in curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, and even 3D structures such as towers and pyramids. Hevesh spends a lot of time planning out her domino art before she starts building it. She makes test versions of each section, and she films them in slow motion so she can see how it works and make precise corrections if something doesn’t work as planned.
She also uses the video footage to help her train her employees at Domino’s to do the same. Her team learns to set up the pieces so they all fit together, and they build the bigger 3-D sections first. Then they fill in the gaps with flat arrangements and then finally, lines of dominoes that connect all the sections together.
Hevesh is also careful to consider how different materials affect the way a domino will fall. Some materials are heavier than others, and they may also change the way a domino feels in your hand or how easily it slides across a tabletop. Her preferred material for dominoes is a polymer, but she’s also experimented with other materials such as glass, ceramic clay, and natural stone.
Besides being a fun toy, dominoes are also a great way to practice math and logic skills. They can be taught to children at a very young age to teach them numbers and shapes, and they’re a great tool for teaching fractions. They’re also a good way for kids to practice fine motor skills by stacking them and arranging them in various patterns.
One of the most important lessons I try to teach when editing books is to think of each scene as a domino. It’s essential that all the scenes logically connect and that the emotional beats in each scene reflect and progress from what has come before it. If you don’t do this, your book will fall apart like a stack of unconnected dominoes.
The labor shortage has been a real challenge for Domino’s in recent months, but the company is confident it can overcome this short-term obstacle and achieve its growth goals. One of the key reasons for this is their focus on technology, which is helping them to keep up with competitors such as third-party food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This strategy will continue to pay dividends for Domino’s in the long run. It will also ensure that their stores can provide fast and efficient service to customers.