| 摘要 |
A picture is divided into individual sections each having a distinctive visual design element (such as geometric patterns, abstract designs, cartoons, and/or photographic images, possibly with variations in color, texture, orientation, and/or proportion). The division into sections preferably follows defined lines and borders in the original design image, but a defined portion of the original image may be divided arbitrarily into multiple sections, and contiguous portions of the original image may be combined arbitrarily into a single section. The overall design may be thought of illustrating a theme including interrelated objects (or components of objects) which in turn may each be sectioned to emphasize shadows, prospective etc. In one embodiment, a separate shaped backing piece is fabricated for each section of the design, and a piece of fabric (or other flexible material) appropriate for that section is placed over the front of the piece and wraps around its borders. The individual fabric-covered backing pieces may then assembled into the desired design. Other embodiments involve similarly sectioned design elements constructed from other materials, some of which are suitable for more utilitarian applications, while others provide entertainment and learning experiences for the visually impaired. A computer may be used to assist in the selection and fabrication of the various design elements.
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