Please note: This master’s thesis presentation will take place in DC 2310 and online.

Anthony Maocheia-Ricci, Master’s candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

Supervisor: Professor Edith Law

Collaborative problem-solving often relies on a combination of interconnected divergent (e.g., ideation) and convergent (e.g., evaluation) creative processes. Where current practices in art are increasingly more collaborative and interdisciplinary, exploring group ideation and evaluation with creative artists is particularly relevant. Mediating these processes through technology has been shown to be an effective strategy to boost performance. However, existing Creativity Support Tools (CSTs) have primarily focused on divergent creativity. This work investigates the divergent and convergent processes of arts practitioners in collaborative settings through 20 semi-structured interviews, and understands how the intervention of technology can facilitate these processes through 6 group prototype evaluations of a novel CST, deliberarts. We contribute design implications for developing collaborative CSTs with both convergent and divergent creativity in mind, and a bespoke CST for group problem-solving processes in the creative arts.

To attend this master’s thesis presentation in person, please go to DC 2310. You can also attend virtually on Zoom.