Good Taste Is Not Innate: A Model of Sensibility

 What we call “good sense” or “taste” is often mistaken for an inborn trait. In reality, it emerges from the ability to select and combine appropriate elements based on knowledge and experience. This conceptual model illustrates how sensibility is cultivated—not inherited—through thoughtful interaction with information and objects.

Modeling Based on 稲葉裕美『美大式ビジネスパーソンの​デザイン入門』​

Entity Name	Description
Knowledge	Accumulated understanding that informs judgment and decision-making.
Person with Good Sense	An individual who demonstrates refined judgment through informed selection and combination.
Select/Combine Appropriately	The act of choosing or integrating elements in a way that aligns with context and purpose.
Objects	Tangible or conceptual items that are subject to selection or arrangement.

Sensibility is not a gift—it’s a skill. By engaging with knowledge and practicing thoughtful selection, anyone can refine their sense of what fits, what resonates, and what works.