Journal of Japan Creativity Society
Online ISSN : 2433-4588
Print ISSN : 1349-2454
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  • Learning through Empathizing and Defining Processes of Design Thinking on the Subject of “Library Improvement”
    Kazuya TAKASE, Taichi YASUNAGA, Yoshihito ENDO, Junji MARUYAMA, Ken SU ...
    2024 Volume 27 Pages 1-20
    Published: 2024
    Released on J-STAGE: October 05, 2024
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    This study aims to develop tools supporting issue setting for elementary students, on the subject of "Library Improvement", based on the problem that conventional problem-setting is challenging due to problem abstraction. The tools — (1) observation and (2) analysis — are based on design thinking theory. Preliminary practice using (1) and (2) shows a shift in students' questions from books and library itself to environment, psychology, and behavior, improving positive question-generation attitudes. The second practice, using only (1), shows that many question student generate use "why", however, the same tendency in factors of questions as the preliminary practice, enhancing subject understanding attitudes. Comparing both practices emphasize the need, in elementary schools, to prioritize subject understanding through observation, fostering positive question attitudes initially, followed by gradual adoption of an analytical process to enhance perspectives and positive attitudes.

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  • Basic Study Using STAR Analysis of KANDO and Three Scales of YG Personality Inventory
    Masami MAEKAWA, Kazuki KAWASHIMA
    2024 Volume 27 Pages 21-38
    Published: 2024
    Released on J-STAGE: October 05, 2024
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    One of the difficulties in designing products or services with the intention of moving people is that the content of what moves people varies from person to person. The purpose of this study is to elucidate some of the relationships between personality traits and emotive experiences that underlie these differences. The means is to determine the correlation coefficients between "personality traits obtained from the three scales of YG personality Inventory for the participants" and "component ratio of each type of moving emotion identified in the STAR analysis of KANDO for those emotive experiences". Our interpretation of the results of the analysis is as follows: 1. Extraverted or sociable personality traits tend to be moved by events that occur in the context of their relationships with others or by focusing on others; 2. Both cooperative and non-cooperative personality traits tend to be moved by altruistic events in which others interact with others, as opposed to only selfish events.

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  • Daisuke INODA, Mitsuhiro KANADA
    2024 Volume 27 Pages 39-52
    Published: 2024
    Released on J-STAGE: October 05, 2024
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    Collaboration is considered necessary for creative architecture. However, very few studies explore this topic. The purpose of this paper is to develop a design theory based on collaboration between architects and structural engineers. In this paper, the authors define the role of structural engineers to coordinate effective collaboration and defines the aims of collaboration. The authors have proposed a new method, termed "ASCs", to evaluate the collaboration. Case studies of the Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao) and Yoyogi National Gymnasium (Tokyo) are used to evaluate any differences due to the effect of collaboration. The authors observe the collaboration effect in each project, and the quantitative evaluation results provide the essence of a highly collaborative architecture.

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  • Discovering its Developer, Naming Rationale, and Evolution into Brainwriting
    Takahiro KAWAJI
    2024 Volume 27 Pages 53-64
    Published: 2024
    Released on J-STAGE: October 29, 2024
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    Brainwriting, known as silent brainstorming, is a widely recognized creativity technique that has been put into practical use in various fields. While Makoto Takahashi's role in introducing this method to Japan is well-established, the reported development by Holliger in West Germany lacks clear documentation. This study conducted an exploratory literature review to investigate the origins of brainwriting. Our findings reveal that the inaugural appearance of brainwriting occurred in a 1969 publication by Rohrbach, where it was introduced as "Methode 635" (Method 635 in English). In the Japanese context, the technique first emerged in the "Sōzō Kaihatsu Gihō Handobukku" (Handbook of Creative Development Techniques) written and edited by Takahashi in 1981. The literature review revealed that the nomenclatural origin of Method 635 diverges from a previously established understanding. Moreover, we identified significant differences between early brainwriting practices and currently established protocols, such as the initial requirement of signing initials next to idea rows on the ideation sheet. Additionally, our research suggests that Geschka et al. proposed the term "brainwriting" as an alternative designation for Method 635. This study contributes to a more accurate understanding of brainwriting's historical development and evolution.

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  • Focusing on Phonetic Communication between Individuals
    Karen SHICHIJO, Keisuke SHOJI, Ken-ichi SAWAI, Akane MATSUMAE
    2024 Volume 27 Pages 65-81
    Published: 2024
    Released on J-STAGE: October 29, 2024
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    This study analyzes the relationship between "Resonance" and the idea generation process during co-creation, focusing on Phonetic communication between individuals from the following points of view: ① linguistic factors, ② paralinguistic factors (②-1 silence, ②-2 conversation balance). As a result, more "positive responses" were observed and conversation balance was mainly one side speaking and the other side responding with speech during "Resonance" than during "non-Resonance". Furthermore, analysis from the perspective of idea generation process (widen or deepen) showed that the conversation in widen phase has irregular rhythm with linguistic functions such as "stagnation" and "proposal" mostly during "non-Resonance", while mutual communication (such as "question / conflicting opinion", "hesitation / seriousness", "positive response") were observed during "Resonance".

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