The Pattern Alphabet: patternABC

Defined by the laws of space and physics, these patterns are the core set of nature’s most basic building elements. They are her building blocks for two- and three- dimensional patterns, on micro and macro-scales.

Every second from the moment we animals are born, our minds collect intelligence by way of pattern recognition and processing. Along the way, we learn to identify and apply this design not only to our senses, but to ideas, concepts and stories. Curiosity and wonder promote perceptual learning from an early age, as we see and experience the beauty around us.

na2ure’s pattern alphabet is a radical new way to make these fundamental formulas into a visual vocabulary and serve as an introduction to seeing patterns and structures built not only on Earth but in our universe.

Already adopted by NASA and used by their systems engineers for AI, the patterns can benefit diverse populations because they abound in nature and everyday objects. A successful pilot study for UNICEF in Tanzania sets the stage for two studies with 4-year-olds from under-resourced environments. In both studies, children’s ability to think spatially and mathematically is linked to pABC knowledge.