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New Pasta Judging Criteria
- Dan developed three key criteria to judge pasta: forkability, sauceability, and tooth sink ability.
- These criteria scientifically isolate what makes pasta enjoyable beyond just its shape.
Architect Inspires Pasta Redesign
- Dan consults architect George Gondre for a fresh perspective on pasta design.
- George uses design and architecture principles to analyze pasta, inspiring the idea to rethink pasta shapes.
Design Norms Influence Us
- Everyday design elements like flat floors influence our expectations and usability.
- We take these basics for granted, and similarly accept standard pasta shapes without question.