If you move in the direction of the pattern, its direction should carry you at least somewhat in the direction that a good design would, where 'orthogonal' woul

If you move in the direction of the pattern, its direction should carry you at least somewhat in the direction that a good design would, where 'orthogonal' would not carry you in that direction at all. So, not orthogonal, even if not strictly parallel. My metaphor and non-metaphor are unimpeachable :p