Table 8 Cultural authenticity evaluation rubric.

From: Community participatory Jingchu folk pattern generation platform construction and user co-creation mechanism analysis

Dimension

Weight

Score 9–10 (Excellent)

Score 6–8 (Good)

Score 3–5 (Acceptable)

Score 1–2 (Poor)

Cultural element accuracy

25%

Elements perfectly match historical documentation; forms strictly adhere to traditional standards

Elements recognizable and largely accurate; minor deviations acceptable

Elements identifiable but with noticeable inaccuracies

Elements unrecognizable or severely distorted

Compositional logic

20%

Strictly follows traditional symmetry/nesting rules; spatial relationships historically accurate

Generally follows compositional principles; minor rule violations

Basic structure present but multiple rule violations

Chaotic arrangement; no adherence to traditional logic

Overall style coordination

20%

Perfect unity of color, line, and texture; coherent aesthetic throughout

Generally harmonious; minor inconsistencies

Acceptable coordination; some style mixing

Disjointed styles; incompatible elements

Innovation performance

15%

Creative yet culturally consistent; novel expression within traditional framework

Moderate innovation; maintains cultural recognition

Limited innovation; largely derivative

No innovation or excessive deviation from tradition

Cultural connotation communication

20%

Deeply expresses Jingchu cultural spirit; evokes strong cultural resonance

Effectively conveys cultural meaning; recognizable heritage connection

Some cultural expression; weak resonance

No cultural depth; purely decorative