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The Physical Context of Creativity
Author(s) -
Kristensen Tore
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
creativity and innovation management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.148
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1467-8691
pISSN - 0963-1690
DOI - 10.1111/j.0963-1690.2004.00297.x
Subject(s) - creativity , physical space , framing (construction) , space (punctuation) , coherence (philosophical gambling strategy) , cognitive science , context (archaeology) , sight , computer science , cognition , cognitive psychology , psychology , social psychology , engineering , neuroscience , physics , paleontology , cartography , structural engineering , quantum mechanics , astronomy , biology , geography , operating system
Creative processes are complex and consist of sub‐processes, e.g. value creation, scaffolding, imagination and materialization. Creativity takes place in a physical context, i.e. in a confined space. Such space restricts and enables the free flow of sensory experiences and proximity of other people. The confinements may make certain sensory experiences available, e.g. vision of source material, sight and sound (including noise). This framing allows certain cognitive processes and restricts others. This may induce emotions that, in turn, facilitate or reduce the enhancement of creativity. Physical space affects the well‐being of people, the channels of information, the availability of knowledge tools and sets the stage for coherence and continuity, which may contribute to competitive advantages.