70. Keystone Synergies

one of the Metadesign Tools devised in 2007


Tool no.* - Its name
(Simplest / shortest / most accessible / memorable)

A longer, more precise description of this tool from the Tools Page - could be copied into the 'Description' box (above)


How it Works

WHAT WOULD MY CLIENT ACTUALLY HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS WORK?

  • Use a name/title that would still work, even without a description of use
  • (This used to be called Use of tool)
  • It should be presented as a really practical, but generic list of instructions
  • A novice should be able to follow these instructions successfully

The Problem That This Tool Addresses / Solves / Informs

WHY DON'T EXISTING METHODS WORK AS WELL? (AND WHAT ARE THEY?)

  • (Used to be called Context)
  • Why isn't this problem recognized / addressed already?
  • This can be a numbered list of different possibilities

WHAT OTHER m21 TOOLS HAVE A FAMILY RESEMBLANCE, OR SIMILAR PURPOSE?
e.g. -


Practical examples

WHAT PICTURES / INSTANCES / CASE STUDIES WOULD HELP THE READER?

  • These should be specific and detailed

The Ideas Behind it

WHAT CONCEPT/S INSPIRED ITS CREATION?

  • (This used to be called generic properties)
  • It may include its purpose / need - i.e. why it was created

Keyword Definitions

READ YOUR TEXT AGAIN AS THOUGH YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT DESIGN/METADESIGN

  • Would you understand it if you were the average Daily Mail reader?
  • After this, rewrite your page without using (our) technical terms
  • Create definitions of words that are essential to the reader's understanding
  • Concepts that are essential to the understanding of this tool

Suggestions for Development

WHAT WOULD MAKE THIS IDEA TRULY FABULOUS?

  • What needs to be done
  • Other possible applications

Provenance

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHERE THIS IDEA CAME FROM?

  • Date that the idea for it surfaced within m21
  • Names of m21 members who influenced/inspired it
  • Names of other authors/inventors
  • Give dates, names, places

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