what is the perfect experiment? Maxwell - 2017
what is the perfect experiment?
Maxwell - 2017
OED dictionary definitionperfect
adjectivepə f kt/ˈ ː ɪ1.having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be
practical issues -
timescale: - beginning - middle - end
narrative
appropriate materials
budget
ideas where do they come from?what is the role of research?are ideas moulded to ‘consider’ the
interests of your supervisor?
why are you attempting to explore what you are choosing to exploring?
intention moneyfamesaving the world
what is the role of outcomes in relation to inputs?
contentdesignlayoutform/structure
how does the content relate to your intention?
materialschoice of value of materialshierarchy fashionusefulness
are certain materials more important?
physical qualities of materials
appearanceweighttexturecoloursize
is there a relationship between the materials you use and your expectation of materials?
factors effecting choicefunction - functionalitytimescalebudgetaudience
how important is belief?
location - space labprocesses uses the field
how does the space inform the work?
the teamstrengthsweaknessplayersskill sets
needs of stakeholders
how does the collaborative process drive the work?
emotional engagement process v outcomerisk ambition
how important is failure?
positioning riskwhere on the TRL does it reside?
bad science done wellgood science done badly
Do the routes from Academia to Industry need to be strong?
finishing
“art is never finished, only abandoned”.when is the work completed? targets - targeted
How important is finishedness?
so
You are to make a diagram or equation to illustrate the perfect experiment.
what do you need from an experiment to make it perfect?
what judgements do you make?
what makes it finished?
what elements/factors would you have in your diagram or equation?
ideasIntention + ?
materials x
content
budget
fame
< finish >
Ideas + intention =
money
space
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