MUSE: implementation of a design theory for systems that support convergent and divergent thinking

Authors:
Oliver Müller;Stefan Debortoli;Stefan Seidel
Affiliations:
Institute of Information Systems, University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein;Institute of Information Systems, University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein;Institute of Information Systems, University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein
Venue:
DESRIST'13 Proceedings of the 8th international conference on Design Science at the Intersection of Physical and Virtual Design
Year:
2013

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Abstract

It has been asserted that information systems (IS) can both enhance and undermine creativity. Earlier, we have proposed an IS design theory for systems that support individual creativity through fostering convergent and divergent thinking. In this paper we outline how we have transformed this abstract blueprint into a running software prototype. We chose cooking --- a familiar creative process --- as an exemplary domain to illustrate the form and function of the prototype. In future work, the prototype and the underlying design theory will be empirically evaluated using focus groups and laboratory experiments.