From the standpoint of a web designer, cat’s cradle can be utilized as a model from which to create a digestible interface while concealing a complex structure underneath. Hypertext can be illustrated in models of manifold geometric complexity which utilize a web of interconnected “cards” to create something greater than the sum of its parts. A Cat’s cradle refers to a game played by a single player with no more than their hands and a piece of yarn or string which has had its ends tied together to form a loop. The string is then manipulated to form patterns which have distinctive forms. Consider the value of interconnection in your webdesign, using the model of the cat’s cradle to achieve a more fluid design, in which the elements of the site are both connected to the other relevant sections, as well as coming together to form a more cohesive element. Within the user interface, an overlay of order, connecting the segments of the work into an ingeniously configured pattern is a good end-goal. The cat’s cradle model can provide an excellent example of non-linear connection between parts of the site, and offers the user an experience likely to be appreciated.
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