Nothing exists in a vacuum. Everything connects to a larger whole. Whenever you’re making something, figure out which levels you’re working at:
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Object: a specific thing.
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Interface: a point where a user affects that thing.
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Location: a particular place or position.
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Journey: the steps in or between locations.
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Structure: a configuration of objects and locations.
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System: a set of structures working together.
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Ecosystem: a collection of related systems.