Open AccessComputer ScienceEngineering

Ji Han, Min Hua, D. Park, P. Wang, Peter R. N. Childs

2020.5.1Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference

DOI: 10.1017/dsd.2020.36

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This paper explores conceptual distances in combinational creativity from computational perspectives and suggests far-related ideas could lead to outcomes that are more creative than closely-related ones.

Abstract

Abstract Combinational creativity can play a significant role in supporting designers to produce creative ideas during the early stages of new product development. This paper explores conceptual distances in combinational creativity from computational perspectives. A study conducted indicates that different computational measurements show different conceptual distance results. However, the study suggests far-related ideas could lead to outcomes that are more creative than closely-related ones. This paper provides useful insights into exploring future computational design support tools.

Citation format

HAN, Ji, et al. COMPUTATIONAL CONCEPTUAL DISTANCES IN COMBINATIONAL CREATIVITY. Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference, 2020, 1: 177–186.