The existence and recognition of non-human entities are crucial within the Symbiocene. The use of petri dishes provides a simple way to visually represent the presence of these entities. By placing petri dishes in a spatial context over a certain period, non-human entities can emerge over time.

This experiment consists of two variants: one dish was kept indoors, and the other was placed outdoors, both for one hour. The aim was to investigate whether there would be a visual difference between the two variants. As seen in the photos, this indeed turned out to be the case. The dish that was kept indoors exhibits multiple forms that are identical to each other. In contrast, the dish that was placed outdoors shows more variation.

This experiment demonstrates that in design, acknowledging non-human entities can lead to new visual expressions, making the existence of all entities intriguing. It emphasises the importance of involving non-human actors and exploring their potential within the design process. By embracing the presence of these entities, we can discover new perspectives and possibilities that enrich our visual expressions.