The Evolution of “Co-evolution” (Part I): Problem Solving, Problem Finding, and Their Interaction in Design and Other Creative Practices

One of the most influential descriptions design activity emphasizes how problems and solutions “co-evolve.” This concept has somehow escaped critical review cross-disciplinary comparison, resulting in a fragmented approach to subject. Reviewing published literature on co-evolution reveals that term is used refer range distinct concepts, study generated number elaborations alternatives. broader other disciplines further discussions are disconnected from history relevant concepts research, describe creative work. Here I examine what different are, they have been modified related to. leads questioning distinction between solutions, defining them relative terms, drawing connection fixation. • Design connected historic work research. disciplines. A model proposed accommodates relativity solutions. fixation established.