A Tabletop Application Environment for Generic Creativity Techniques

Abstract

In this article, a multi-touch based tabletop environment for supporting a generic model for creativity techniques will be introduced. Based on related work, we derive requirements for such a system or class of systems. In this regard, we will also introduce a generic model for creativity technique based problem-solving processes and discuss (group) collaboration and interaction on such multi-touch tabletop displays. These requirements are then transferred into a concept and a prototypical implementation. After this application has been discussed in detail, an evaluation of the system will be presented. Finally, conclusions and prospects for future research will be presented.