Domino (plural: dominoes) are small, flat, rectangular blocks of rigid material that have an identifying mark on one side and are blank or identically patterned on the other. 28 such pieces form a complete set, which is sometimes called a stack or a tile deck. The identifying marks are usually an arrangement of spots or pips similar to those on a die. Dominoes can be played with as many as eight players. They are often used in games to play against each other, to build chains of dominoes or arcs around an object, or to form a puzzle. They may be made of ivory, bone, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell, or a dark hardwood such as ebony, with contrasting black or white pips inlaid or painted. Other materials and finishes are sometimes used to achieve a particular aesthetic or functional design, such as brass, pewter, ceramic clay, or frosted glass.
Domino’s Pizza is a large, American-owned company that makes and sells pizzas. It also provides delivery services and has franchises in several countries. Domino’s was founded in 1960 and has been a publicly traded company since 1984. As of November 2016, Domino’s had a market value of $21 billion.
As a business leader, Domino’s knows that listening to its employees and customers is key. They recently conducted a survey where they encouraged consumers to share their opinions. They even displayed comments about bad pizza on a Times Square billboard to demonstrate that they were open to feedback and committed to making things better.
In a similar way, Domino’s works to make its products better. A few years ago, it changed its pizza recipe. The company was not pleased with the initial results, but they continued to improve the product and now their pizza is ranked number two in customer satisfaction.
Another way that Domino’s is embracing change is through its delivery service. The company worked with crowd-sourced auto designers to create a prototype car that can deliver pizzas. This car, called the DXP, is a customized Chevrolet Spark with a warming oven and room for 80 pizzas. Its cool design and ability to travel long distances has earned it the nickname “the cheese lover’s Batmobile.”
Whether you compose your novel off the cuff or use a rigorous outline, plotting a story involves determining what happens next. Using the Domino effect is a great way to create suspense in your writing, and it can also help you develop your character’s motivations.