Operating

Makes the working state of a machine or device legible.

Visual traits

• active mechanism
• visible operation
• functional state

Expected changes

• Makes the working state of a machine or device legible
• The characteristic is more likely to be visually legible

Definition

The state of a machine or device that is working. It does not determine a production material, technique, art style, or narrative.

In more detail

Makes the working state of a machine or device legible. Subject, background, color, and composition remain separate choices.

Includes

• The state of a machine or device that is working

Excludes

• Production material or technique
• A particular art style or work
• Background narrative

What this does not imply

• A particular art style or medium
• A particular narrative or place
• Actual production method

Variability

The strength of the feature can be adjusted to the object form and scene.

Usage

• Specify only the material state function or diagram structure
• Specify other conditions separately

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify art style and production method separately

Typical uses

• Makes the working state of a machine or device legible
• Make an object or information clearly visible

Possible failure modes

• The feature is not legible and the object becomes generic
• It is confused with another material or state