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A theoretical analysis of creativity methods in engineering design: casting and improving ASIT within C-K theory

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  • Reich Yoram
  • Armand Hatchuel

    (CGS i3 - Centre de Gestion Scientifique i3 - Mines Paris - PSL (École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris) - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - I3 - Institut interdisciplinaire de l’innovation - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Shai Offer
  • Eswaran Subrahamanian

    (Institute for Complex Engineered Systems and Chemical Engineering - Carnegy Mellon University)

Abstract

Approaches to supporting creativity are diverse and numerous. Making sense of these methods, including the comparative benefits of one approach over another is highly significant to both research and practice of creative design. This paper demonstrates the benefit of conducting analyses of methods with the aid of a theory. Such an approach provides a clear basis for analysing different methods that could in turn be compared with each other. This approach is demonstrated through the critical analysis of advanced systematic inventive thinking (ASIT) - a practical method - using the C-K theory, a design theory that offers a formal model of creative thinking. The analysis uncovers a paradox in ASIT operation: being creative while 'staying in the box'. While confirming that ASIT could be perceived as an implementation of some of the C-K constructs, the analysis further resolves the paradox by explaining how creative solutions could be created with ASIT. Finally, the analysis also exposes the capabilities and limitations of ASIT as well as its directions of improvement by extending ASIT operators and applying them in a linear manner.

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  • Reich Yoram & Armand Hatchuel & Shai Offer & Eswaran Subrahamanian, 2012. "A theoretical analysis of creativity methods in engineering design: casting and improving ASIT within C-K theory," Post-Print hal-00822914, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-00822914
    DOI: 10.1080/09544828.2010.493505
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    1. Ehud Kroll & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil, 2022. "Abduction And Design Theory: Disentangling The Two Notions To Unbound Generativity In Science," Post-Print hal-03609911, HAL.
    2. Armand Hatchuel & Pascal Le Masson & Maxime Thomas & Benoit Weil, 2021. "What Is Generative In Generative Design Tools? Uncovering Topological Generativity With A C-K Model Of Evolutionary Algorithms," Post-Print hal-03398565, HAL.
    3. Camila Freitas Salgueiredo, 2013. "Modeling inspiration for innovative NPD: lessons from biomimetics," Post-Print hal-00931190, HAL.
    4. Armand Hatchuel & Camila Freitas Salgueiredo, 2016. "Beyond analogy: A model of bioinspiration for creative design," Post-Print hal-01396212, HAL.
    5. Marine Agogué & Armand Hatchuel, 2015. "Reinventing classics: the hidden design strategies of renowned chefs," Post-Print hal-01252978, HAL.
    6. Ehud Kroll & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil, 2013. "Modeling Parameter Analysis Design Moves With C-K Theory," Post-Print hal-01485086, HAL.

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