Graceful Design ䷕

“UI polish — elegant design that clarifies rather than obscures function.”

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Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

☶

☶ Mountain (Gen)

Lower Trigram

☲

☲ Fire (Li)

Binary Structure

Line 6

Yin (0)

Line 5

Yin (0)

Line 4

Yang (1)

Line 3

Yang (1)

Line 2

Yin (0)

Line 1

Yang (1)

Binary: 101100

Hexagram Meaning

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The Oracle Speaks

Fire at the foot of the mountain — it illuminates but does not consume. Grace in form brings success in small matters. Beauty adorns content but cannot replace substance. The UI must be beautiful, but beauty alone is insufficient. Good design clarifies function; mere ornament obscures it.

The Six Lines — Changing Line Oracles

When a line is “changing” (old yin or old yang), its oracle activates. These texts reveal the specific mutation occurring at that position in the hexagram.

Line 1 (Yang — solid) — Bottom

He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks. Humble beginnings done with style. Walk before you ride, but walk beautifully.

Line 2 (Yin — broken)

Lends grace to the beard on his chin. The ornament follows the substance — style follows function.

Line 3 (Yang — solid)

Graceful and moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. Polished consistency, never letting quality slip.

Line 4 (Yang — solid)

Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. He is not a robber, he will woo at the right time. The choice between ornate and minimal — both are valid approaches.

Line 5 (Yin — broken)

Grace in hills and gardens. The bolt of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but in the end good fortune. Modest elegance outperforms lavish decoration.

Line 6 (Yin — broken) — Top

Simple grace. No blame. The highest design is invisible — pure white, pure function.