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Chapter 02 · Systems in motion
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A system for satisfying progress

Order is one turn away

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The grid makes intent visible

Every surface resolves to a face, so the next move is clear before it happens.

FACE
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Constraints make the magic

Nine stickers, black gutters, and one exact rhythm keep play legible.

FACE
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Progress stays on the surface

A move count and a clean face show how close the system is to order.

FACE
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One turn changes the whole field

Small actions reshape the result without breaking the rules underneath.

FACE
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This is the Rubik's Cube (1974) design system, applied by Curio — a design-style library for AI agents. Full Rubik's Cube (1974) guide → designbycurio.com/learn/rubiks-cube-1974