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🧪 Common Fate Gestalt Simulator — How Synchronized Motion Creates Perceptual Groups

Interactive simulation of the Gestalt law of common fate: elements that move together are perceived as belonging together. Tune group sync strength to watch scattered dots snap into perceived wholes, alongside perception, figure-ground, closure, similarity, proximity and therapy modes.

Perception & Optical Illusions2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted

⚙ Under the hood

This simulation explores the dynamics of Gestalt perception by allowing you to manipulate visual elements and observe how the human mind automatically groups them based on principles like proximity, similarity, and closure. Experiment with different arrangements to witness the powerful effects of perceptual organization.

Gestalt PerceptionWhole PartTherapy Models

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install