ProxPatterns (PPs) – Expanded Menu

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  • An integrated group of related patterns, especially helpful for creativity, innovation and problem-solving. (Complete.)
    • Combo
      • Combo is short for combination. The Combo PPs work and play especially well with each other. They also combine well with PPs from the Limits and Pure groups. (Complete.)
        • Relate a Variety
          • Relate a wider variety of elements. (Complete.)
        • Honor Integrity
          • Relate elements in ways that honor their integrity. (Complete.)
        • Allow Uncertainty
          • Allow some uncertainty, ambiguity, chaos, chance and/or tension. (Complete.)
        • Avoid Forcing
          • Avoid forcing elements to relate to each other. (Complete.)
        • Involve Actively
          • Relate elements so they are actively involved or engaged. (Complete.)
        • Transition Smoothly
          • Create transitions between elements and relationships which are smooth. (Complete.)
        • Connect Independently
          • Connect elements but still allow them some independence. (Complete.)
    • Limits
      • The Limits PPs relate to limits and constraints in the proximity of situations. They are not only about being realistic, but also may help uncover opportunities and possibilities. (Complete.)
        • Value of Some
          • Focus on some elements. (Complete.)
        • Limits of One …
          • Deal with or respond to the limits of any one element to relate to others. (Complete.)
        • Never Know All …
          • Relate to never knowing all the elements. (Complete.)
        • Rank Depends …
          • Relate to ways the rank, hierarchy or importance of elements depends on the proximity or ProxSet. (Complete.)
    • Pure
      • The Pure PPs focus more purely on relationships than other PPs. In addition to awareness of the proximity, they are often related to the structure of relationships. (Complete.)
        • ProxAwareness
          • Increase your awareness, appreciation or understanding of the proximity. (Complete.)
        • Introduce Related …
          • Introduce elements which are related. (Complete.)
        • More Proximate …
          • Let elements be more proximate in physical, mental or other ways. (Complete.)
        • Create Links …
          • Create links, or relationships, that connect elements. (Complete.)
        • Group/Ungroup
          • Group or ungroup elements. (Complete.)
    • Relate the PPs
      • ProxPatterns are valuable in relationship with each other. They often work together and play off each other to create some synergy. For questions and ideas for considering PPs in relationship with each other, as well as examples, see this page.
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