Toward a cognitive theory of creativity support
- 17 June 2013
- conference paper
- Published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Abstract
We present the beginnings of a Cognitive Theory of Creativity Support aimed specifically at understanding novices and their needs. Our theory identifies unique difficulties novices face and reasons that may keep them from engaging in creative endeavors, such as fear of failure, time commitment, and lack of skill. To test our theory, we use it to analyze existing creativity support tools from multiple domains. We also describe the design and initial implementation of a creativity support tool based on our theory. The creativity support tool, called StorySketch, is designed to empower storytellers without graphical skills to engage in visual storytelling.Keywords
Funding Information
- Adobe Systems
- National Science Foundation (1117665 (SHB))
- National Research Foundation-Prime Minister's office, Republic of Singapore
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