Ma2E4 Toolkit

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