This paper presents a functional analysis of the symbols within the cartouche of King Ay (18th Dynasty). Moving away from traditional phonetic-only interpretations, the study explores how the integration of the Eye, the Feather, and the Hand creates a "Visual Center of Gravity". By examining these symbols as iconographic tools rather than mere linguistic characters, the research proposes that the design is engineered to stabilize the viewer's attention. This transforms the royal name into a technical instrument for cognitive alignment and visual focus, rooted in the principles of natural biomimicry. The study establishes a universal framework for decoding Ancient Egyptian iconography through the lens of attention engineering and focal magnetism.
Hicham Ayoujil (Sun,) studied this question.