Cognitive Scaffold

Preparing your thinking workspace

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MENTAL MODEL · M11136

Plain Line Drawing

Plain Line Drawing
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Unadorned, without metaphor, using the most plain and concise language to directly describe the original appearance of things.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

De-decoration expression. Suitable for scenes pursuing objectivity, clarity, and realism, avoiding ornate rhetoric obscuring the essence.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

Refers to outlining images with the most concise brushwork without embellishment, emphasizing achieving more with less and capturing both form and spirit.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Source support: Explicit

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