Research and Development in Creativity

Abstract

The art and science of creativity and the creative process are examined. Analytic capabilities using information technology are supporting this work. Digital creativity is a focus for bringing together different disciplines, and also for providing support to the creative industries sector. The relationship between creativity and innovation is examined. National and international initiatives for research and development in creativity are presented. Many of these initiatives have funding programs which are seeking to investigate cognitive models of creativity using information technology, and also how creativity can be used to more effectively advance the research and development process. In addition, new tools are being developed to support creativity.