Allmer Scale

Quality ∈ (0, 100)
Aesthetic ∈ [0, 10]
Novelty ∈ [0, 10]

The Allmer Scale is a framework used to assess the Quality of creative works, from buildings and films to music albums and performance art. It evaluates each work based on two main dimensions: Aesthetic and Novelty, scored from 0 to 10. The final Quality is calculated using the Euclidean formula shown above, producing a balanced value between 0 and 100.

Aesthetic

This dimension reflects the sensory and emotional impact of the work, and is assessed through:

Artistic Expression – The intentionality and coherence of the artistic vision.

Ease of Absorption – How intuitively or emotionally the work resonates with its audience.

Novelty

This reflects how original or inventive a work is. It can be interpreted through one of two lenses:

Innovation – How difficult it is to conceive the idea.

Craftsmanship – How difficult it is to reproduce the execution.

The criteria used to evaluate each dimension may vary depending on the nature of the work. For instance, a simple tune may be highly innovative yet easy to replicate, making its Novelty a function of Innovation rather than Craftsmanship. In these cases, unnecessary complexity such as elaborate chord progressions might even diminish the Aesthetic. On the other hand, an exceptional acting performance, achieved through intense preparation or natural talent, may be almost impossible to replicate even though the foundational Innovation was already done by Shakespeare.