Let's Just See What Happens: A Qualitative Case Study of Risk and Uncertainty in the Creative Process

ABSTRACT Research in creativity often measures creative potential : the number of ideas which can be generated, or way a novel thought appears mind thinker. There is much less emphasis on during realization this potential. This paper uses focused cognitive ethnography to explore how manifest complex environment. We report four main findings: that involves form “knowing through doing,” requires risk different levels, an embodied material sensitivity required make appear world and product unstable. end with some reflections importance detailed microgenetic work expand our understanding responsive skills are necessary for creativity.