Thesis
Human-computer interaction: exploring creative inspiration with a procedural Squiggle tool
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Jun 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001117
Abstract
This study aims to understand the potential of evolving technology to spark inspiration and provide a solution to creative blocks for artists and acting as a catalyst for designers in the ideation stage of design. Specifically, this project evaluates a method delivered through a prototype designed to provide artists with intelligent choices from augmented visual data. Ambiguity and abstraction were carefully used as techniques to initiate subconscious ideation in response to visual media, opening the door to the realm of creativity. This study conducts two rounds of interviews to design and evaluate a method that uses these visual techniques. The data collected from these two rounds of interviews indicates the Squiggle tool effectively inspired the creation of new ideas and assisted in reducing creative blocks by presenting users with abstract visual design choices. This indicates a promising potential with this method, which is to strategically utilize ambiguity and abstraction, like the prototype instanced in this study, to remedy creative blocks and inspire creativity for artists and designers.
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Details
- Title
- Human-computer interaction
- Creators
- Abigail Tova Stein
- Contributors
- Emil Polyak (Advisor) - Drexel University, Digital Media
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- x, 91 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Digital Media; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 991018528010504721