Towards supporting evocation processes in creative design: A cognitive approach

In order to contribute to a better understanding of creativity in non-routine design activities, we conducted an experimental study that focused on a cognitive mechanism involved in creative design, that of the re-use of aspects derived from previous sources of inspiration. Our objective was to dete...

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Published in:International journal of human-computer studies 2005-10, Vol.63 (4), p.422-435
Main Authors: Bonnardel, Nathalie, Marmèche, Evelyne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analogy
Cognitive science
Computers
Creativity
Design
Evocation process
Expertise
Human-computer interaction
Problem solving
Psychology
Support systems
User interface
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Summary:In order to contribute to a better understanding of creativity in non-routine design activities, we conducted an experimental study that focused on a cognitive mechanism involved in creative design, that of the re-use of aspects derived from previous sources of inspiration. Our objective was to determine to what extent designers consider potential sources as useful for solving a specific design problem. Since the relevance of sources of inspiration may be appreciated differently according to the level of expertise in design, the experiment was performed with two groups of participants: experienced designers and inexperienced designers. The results show differences in the number and nature of the aspects selected by each group of designers as well as in the judgments of usefulness they expressed about the different types of suggested sources of inspiration. On this basis, we discuss how these findings may influence the design of a computational system supporting creative design tasks and we consider how to facilitate the progression from novices to experienced designers.
ISSN:1071-5819
1095-9300
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhcs.2005.04.006