Learn how to build a descriptive language that fits your category, your product, and your purpose.

Descriptive Panel Leadership: Lexicon Development -Building the Language of Sensory Understanding

This module covers the key steps for developing a clear, effective sensory lexicon using lemonade aromatics as an example. You’ll learn how to tailor terminology to your product category and project goals to support meaningful and consistent descriptive analysis.
NOTE: The content of this course is similar to our course Best Practices for Product Evaluation but geared specifically toward panel leaders. We recommend completing one or the other but not both. 

100% Online & Flexible

Start as soon as you enroll, and finish at your own pace.

Completion Certificate

Earn and download a certificate upon completion.

30-minute
course

Broken into 4 sections.

Job Aids & Summary

Free of charge.

NOTE: This course is part of our Descriptive Panel Leadership on-demand series. Check out our all-inclusive bundle of nine panel leadership courses, or our smaller bundles focusing on panel development or panel data. 

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learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • List the steps for developing a lexicon in a product category
  • Describe how to develop a lexicon using a lemonade aromatics example
  • Evaluate the appropriate level of complexity based on your project objectives

Developed by Industry Experts

This self-paced course has been meticulously crafted by leading experts in sensory evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive and authoritative learning experience. Our development team includes:
Gail Vance Civille
Founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc.
A pioneer in sensory science and founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc., Gail brings decades of experience and is renowned for creating the Spectrum Method™.
Joanne Seltsam
Director of Training & Education
Serving as the Director of Training and Education, Joanne has co-authored influential works on sensory evaluation methodologies, contributing to the advancement of the field.

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