Plate XII — Synthesis

Structural intent

Show coherent integration: multiple geometric principles co-exist under a higher-order organizing rule. The result is structured unity, not visual clutter.

What must be observable

• Presence of at least 2–3 prior principles (e.g., symmetry + repetition + threshold).
• A dominant organizing rule that keeps the scene legible (primary axis or center).
• Hierarchy: one governing structure with subordinate patterns.
• Clean transitions between substructures (no chaotic overlap).

Common failure modes

• “Everything at once” without hierarchy (becomes noise).
• Multiple rules competing for dominance.
• Integration only implied, not structurally visible.
• Composition too busy to verify any principle clearly.

UI / system translation (non-symbolic)

• Use for “system overview” and unified dashboards.
• In UI: layered information architecture with strict hierarchy and consistent tokens.
• In system terms: integration contracts, interface boundaries, and top-level orchestration.
• QA: verify which principles are present and name the governing rule (axis/center/hierarchy).