Some belts, like the web belt below which allows the buckle to push through anywhere, always fit just right. Let’s use proximity thinking to consider this situation.

The mind map below explores this situation. Click the image below to open it full-size. Once open, you can zoom it even larger.

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• A proximity thinking example, including a few basic definitions. To learn more, visit proxthink.com.
• Situation – A “situation” is whatever you are dealing with or considering.
• Element – Loosely, an “element” can be anything. Any person, place, thing, idea, feeling, time, group, relationship, situation, proximity, etc.
• Proximity – The “proximity” consists of elements related or potentially related to a situation, in physical, mental and other ways.

• SITUATION
  Belts that fit just right.
  —
  Elements in the proximity of
  this situation.
  • Everyone has a
    different size waist.
  • Most belts have a few
    holes rather than being
    continuously adjustable.
    • So belts only fit well if your waist
      matches one of the holes on the belt.
  • Fashion and trends
    considerations.
  • Design and manufacturing
    considerations.
  • Belt materials and
    technology.
  • Poor-fitting belts may have
    physical and psychological
    effects on the wearers.
  • Continuously adjustable
    belts fit the best.
    • Such as web belts that allow the buckle to
      push through anywhere. Or, belts with buckles
      that can grasp the belt at any point.
    • Let’s think about this from a
      proximity thinking point of view.
      • ProxPatterns
        • Transition Smoothly
          • Continuously adjustable belts transition smoothly between any size waist. They
            adjust if you want them a bit looser after a meal, or a bit tighter if you’re slimmer.
        • Honor Integrity
          • Continuously adjustable belts honor the characteristics of your exact waist size.
        • Avoid Forcing
          • Continuously adjustable belts avoid forcing you to live
            with a belt that is a little too snug or a little too loose.
  • Some people may be willing to
    put up with a less-than-perfect fit
    to get other benefits.
    • Let’s think about this from a
      proximity thinking point of view.
      • ProxPatterns
        • Honor Integrity
          • For some people, fashion may outweigh comfort considerations.
            They have a higher regard for fashion than for comfort, and in
            doing so they honor the integrity of fashion in their life.
        • ProxAwareness
          • Belts with holes are more widely sold than continuously adjustable
            belts. So consumers, retailers, designers and manufacturers may
            be less aware of the benefits of a belt with perfect fit.
        • Limits of One
          • There are limits of any one technology or style to be accepted
            or used. So there may be limits to the widespread adoption of
            continuously adjustable belts.

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• Created by David Loughry.
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