Creativity and fixation in the real world: A literature review of case study research. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crilly, Nathan
• Is Part Of: Design studies. Volume 64(2019)
• Page Start: 154
• Page End: 168
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: creative design -- creativity -- design fixation -- product development -- prototypes; Design -- Periodicals; 745.405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.destud.2019.07.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-694X

Abstract

Abstract : There are several prior case studies of design creativity which relate to design fixation. There is also a broader literature of qualitative research surrounding these cases, both within and beyond the design literature. However, these various texts are widely distributed, not well connected and seemingly not well known. This paper reviews the relevant literature, collecting many of these studies together for the first time. This allows the texts to be compared, their common themes to be identified and future work to be planned. More of such studies are necessary to increase the breadth and depth of accounts of creative design. This would permit connections and contrasts to be made and promote methodological diversity within research on inspiration and fixation. Highlights: Reviews a wide range of design creativity case studies. Identifies related studies from other disciplines. Summarises valuable and little-known case descriptions.