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The creativity support index

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We present a draft survey tool called the Creativity Support Index (CSI). The CSI is similar to the NASA Task Load Index Survey but is designed specifically for evaluating creativity support tools, based on concepts and theories from creativity research.

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CHI EA '09: CHI '09 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
April 2009
2470 pages
ISBN:9781605582474
DOI:10.1145/1520340
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  1. creativity
  2. creativity evaluation
  3. engagement
  4. expressiveness
  5. flow
  6. play
  7. standardized surveys

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