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Isa helps me out to describe her sensory and interpretive impressions about the bioplastics I crafted. As reference, I used the Ma2E4 Toolkit worksheets.

In the video below, Isa is discovering the bioplastics for the first time.

Corn Starch & Cayenne Pepper

Sensorial level

Property

1

2

3

4

5

Property

Soft

x

Hard

Smooth

x

Rough

Glossy

x

Matte

Reflective

x

Non-reflective

Cold

x

Warm

Non-elastic

x

Elastic

Opaque

x

Transparent

Weak

x

Strong

Light

x

Heavy

Interpretive level

Isa describes this as sticky, wet and unpleasant.

Meanings of the material:

  • Calm

  • Aloof

  • Vulgar

  • Frivolous

  • Nostalgic

  • Feminine

  • Strange

  • Not sexy

  • Natural

  • Manufactured

Affective level

  • Love

  • Amusement

  • Surprise

  • Reluctance

  • Enchantment

  • Rejection

  • Disgust

  • Melancholy

  • Distrust

  • Doubt

Agar agar & sesame seeds

Sensorial level

Property

1

2

3

4

5

Property

Soft

x

Hard

Smooth

x

Rough

Glossy

x

Matte

Reflective

x

Non-reflective

Cold

x

Warm

Non-elastic

x

Elastic

Opaque

x

Transparent

Weak

x

Strong

Light

x

Heavy

Interpretive level

Isa describes this as smooth and rough at the same time. It is also heavier than the first one.

Meanings of the material:

  • Calm

  • Cosy

  • Elegant

  • Frivolous

  • Nostalgic

  • Feminine

  • Strange

  • Toy-like

  • Natural

  • Hand-crafted

Affective level

  • Love

  • Amusement

  • Surprise

  • Confidence

  • Enchantment

  • Respect

  • Attraction

  • Curiosity

  • Fascination

  • Comfort

Gelatine & dill

Sensorial level

Property

1

2

3

4

5

Property

Soft

x

Hard

Smooth

x

Rough

Glossy

x

x

Matte

Reflective

x

x

Non-reflective

Cold

x

Warm

Non-elastic

x

Elastic

Opaque

x

Transparent

Weak

x

Strong

Light

x

Heavy

Interpretive level

Isa describes this as the smoothest of the three bioplastics. She likes the color and feel.

Meanings of the material:

  • Calm

  • Cosy

  • Elegant

  • Frivolous

  • Nostalgic

  • Feminine

  • Strange

  • Toy-like

  • Natural

  • Hand-crafted

Affective level

  • Love

  • Amusement

  • Surprise

  • Confidence

  • Enchantment

  • Respect

  • Attraction

  • Curiosity

  • Fascination

  • Comfort

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