Make objects interact with a given object of the same material or material with similar properties.
Examples of the Use of This Principle:
1. Make ice cubes out of the drink into which they are going to be used
2. Compostable plant pots
3. Use materials for structures that have similar coefficients of expansion and conductivity to minimize structural shape changes
4. Minimize differences in electrochemical potential to minimize corrosion
5. Provide uniform customer experiences independent of location
6. Use local currency
7. Common goals that support corporate strategy
8. Use identical blood types for transfusions
9. Wooden dowel joints
10. Affinity mapping
Where have you seen this principle used?