Domino’s has gone from a small family business to one of the largest pizza chains in the world. It has developed delivery vehicles (including a custom-built Domino’s car and a drone) to improve its logistics; implemented technology to enable customers to order from anywhere—via app, twitter or even by texting an emoji; and diversified its product offerings with breakfast items, wings, and salads. The company has also made some controversial decisions, including hiring an openly gay CEO. Its latest venture is an online ordering site that lets customers choose their own pickup or delivery location and receive a text message when their order is ready.
The word Domino is also used to describe a chain reaction of events, such as the one that occurred when an individual who decided to make her bed four days in a row also picked up a sock and folded some laundry, then reorganized the Tupperware in a cupboard, and finally placed an ornamental pig on a shelf as a centerpiece. This domino effect is also often cited as a reason for establishing good habits.
A domino is a small rectangular block of wood or plastic, normally twice as long as it is wide. Each side is marked with numbers, from six pips up to blanks or 0’s. There are many types of dominoes, from the familiar double-six and double-twelve sets to very large extended sets that feature ends with greater number of pips. A domino has value based on the number of its pips, which gives it a rank.
Although dominoes are mostly used in layout games, other games can be played with them. These games include blocking and scoring games. Domino games can be played by two or more players and are generally governed by rules of play that vary according to the type of game being played.
Domino designs can be as simple or complex as a straight line or a curved line, grids that form pictures when they fall, 3D structures like towers and pyramids, and more. Artists create these elaborate arrangements for their own enjoyment and to challenge themselves, but they can also use them as a way to promote their work or make money through art shows or exhibitions.
While some artists specialize in a specific style or technique, others are generalists who focus on creating a domino arrangement that will catch the attention of passersby. They also may be hired by event organizers to decorate or create centerpieces for weddings, parties, and other special occasions.
Domino design requires skill and precision, but it can also be a fun hobby for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike. To begin, draw a basic outline on a piece of paper that illustrates the way you want your dominoes to fall. This can be done freehand or with a ruler and pencil. Then, fill in the outlines with the colors and patterns that you want your dominoes to have. Once you have your design planned, you can move on to laying out the actual dominoes on a surface that is level and stable.