Integration of information retrieval in creativity support: A prototype to support divergent thinking

Abstract

Creativity support has been adressed in various fields of studies and already entered information technology with the development of different tools in order to enable, foster and improve the creative stage. In this paper we outline our approach of supporting the divergent thinking process during the generative stage by using information extraction and information retrieval methods as well as social media for the actual supporting content. A prototype that offers an automated support and that tries to produce a broad benefit for the idea generator was developed and will further be evaluated according to current design science guidelines. © 2014 Springer International Publishing.