Wooden Domino Tree

The Small Knocking Down the Big by Qiu Zhijie Shows 'Domino Magnification'

The Small Knocking Down the Big art installation beautifully depicts a tree using dominos. Nevertheless, these aren't a person's typical dominos. Crafted specifically for this work of art, the dominos range in size to demonstrate the effects of what is known as Domino Magnification. The premise is that any domino can knock over another one that is roughly 1.5 times larger, which means that a normal sized domino can lead to an object the size of the Empire State Building to topple down.

Created by Chinese artist Qiu Zhijie, the Small Knocking Down the Big art installation demonstrates this principle in a much more safe and aesthetically-pleasing way. The small branches exponentially get bigger as they connect with the larger trunk.

Domino Magnification Art
Create more art installations and exhibitions that use the concept of Domino Magnification to incorporate both science and art.
Size Proportional Games
Create games that use the concept of Domino Magnification to make a game more challenging, interesting and unique.
Domino Engineering
Develop larger dominos that incorporate the principles of engineering, using the concept of Domino Magnification.

Where This Applies

Art
Incorporate the theme of Domino Magnification in exhibits and interactive installations.
Toy and Game
Create new games and toys that incorporate the concept of Domino Magnification.
Construction and Engineering
Exploring the use of larger dominos made from materials that are utilized for construction, such as steel, cement, or wood to concept prototype engineering projects.
SCORE
3.0 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 60%
Activity 22%
Freshness 8%