Patlet Cards

Abstract

In this paper, we present the concept of patlet cards. A deck of patlet cards can be used in workshops with potential users of patterns. Each card contains the basic information about a pattern. Workshop participants can locate the cards (i.e. the patterns) that fit their needs by a simple selection system which is based on physical cards with punched-out holes or notches. We developed a set of patlet cards for the domain of didactic patterns. However, it should be possible to transfer the concept to pattern systems in other domains. Therefore, the intended audience of this paper are persons running face-to-face workshops with the purpose to select and discuss patterns that can be applied in a given context.