Collaborative Expertise for Creative Technology Design

Abstract

The paper draws upon studies of technology experts working as partners in creative art collaborative projects. These studies form one aspect of a larger and broader investigation by the authors into the nature of creativity, collaboration and computer support. The particular issue of expertise in creative collaborations provides the focus for this discussion. The subjects discussed are team building, the role of the new and learning in creative technology design as well as the use of computer based shared language representations. Finally, the human qualities in relation to collaboration that are needed beyond raw subject domain expertise are discussed.