"You See a Wall, I See Blue Skies: A Perception-Based Model of Constraints and Creativity" by Kelsey E. Medeiros

Summary

This article, "You See a Wall, I See Blue Skies: A Perception-Based Model of Constraints and Creativity", published in the Creativity Research Journal, addresses the complex relationship between constraints and creativity. It argues that previous research has oversimplified this relationship by focusing too heavily on constraints as a direct influence. Instead, the author, Kelsey E. Medeiros, proposes a new perception-based framework, where individual and situational factors shape how constraints are perceived, subsequently impacting creativity. The article suggests that future research should focus on understanding these perceptual processes and their dynamic nature within creative problem-solving, considering team-level dynamics and modern workplace shifts like diversity and technology.