Towards a unified design theory for creativity support systems

Authors:
Matthias Voigt;Björn Niehaves;Jörg Becker
Affiliations:
European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS), University of Münster, Germany;European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS), University of Münster, Germany;European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS), University of Münster, Germany
Venue:
DESRIST'12 Proceedings of the 7th international conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems: advances in theory and practice
Year:
2012

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Abstract

A magnitude of predominantly qualitative empirical and conceptual work has indentified design principles that provide for the design of creativity support systems (CSS). Numerous kernel theories have been utilized to inform CSS design principles. However, the logical next step for design research is pending: this rich field of research may now allow for more quantitative empirical research on the actual effects of particular CSS design features on creative performance. Against the background of this research gap, we first analyze existing CSS design theories applying an analysis framework encompassing obligatory design theory components. On that basis, we extract the underlying independent (latent) variables addressed in design principles. Our contribution entails a unified design theory for CSS, laying the basis for future research in IS design science on creativity-support. Furthermore, we reflect on our approach to develop a unified design theory and discuss its implications for the philosophy of design science.