A craftsperson who works to perfect their technique over the course of thousands of hours of work. | A car manufacturer that rapidly improves a prototype for a new model of car with feedback and testing. |
A software developer who refines code by improving its design, fixing bugs and tuning algorithms. | A chef who refines a recipe over time to achieve a perfect balance of flavors. |
A writer who reworks the opening lines of a novel until they are exactly right. | A fashion enthusiast who perfects their style over time. |
A public speaker who adapts their speaking style and approach over hundreds of speaking engagements. | Japanese tea ceremony and the pursuit of perfection in the humble act of preparing, serving and appreciating tea. |
A salesperson who has refined their professional presence over hundreds of client engagements. | A designer who seeks perfection in some aesthetic vision. |
An artist who is always reaching to express the inexpressible. | A minimalist who seeks to reduce their lifestyle to the bare essentials over time. |
An architect who makes changes large and small to a building design until they feel it is worthy of construction. | A musician who knows they have a potential hit single who refines the recording of it with a producer over and over again before releasing it. |
An individual who has refined their social skills and politeness to a high level of sophistication and elegance. |
Refinement vs Perfection
Refinement is a journey towards perfection with the idea that perfection is an unattainable but worthy pursuit.Refinement vs Mastery
Mastery is the pursuit of refinement in an art, craft, profession, business or personal interest such as a hobby. Refinement is the result of mastery.Human Behavior
Refinement is a human characteristic that is often used to describe people who strongly exemplify a culture, art, society or philosophy. In the past, it was associated with class, status and privilege.Refinement In Design
Refinement is a result of mastery of design and isn't something that is easily simulated. A refined design might be described as a design that triggers deep admiration, particularly amongst enthusiasts of a particular design culture or philosophy.| Overview: Refinement | ||
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Definition (1) | A high state of excellence that approaches perfection. | |
Definition (2) | A person, artwork or design that exemplifies a culture or philosophy. | |
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