CRUX: a creativity and user experience model

Abstract

The field of Virtual Reality has been developing at a steady pace, and VR is finding new uses as a support for creative tasks. The objective of this study is to propose a theoretical model describing the links between user experience and creativity. Pre-existing theoretical links have been identified in relevant scientific literature. Two experiments were then conducted in order to identify new links and replicate results. These experiments involved respectively 76 and 42 participants who individually performed a task requiring divergent creativity using virtual reality drawing tools. The results indicate that cybersickness leads to a decrease in fluency, i.e. the number of ideas generated, but also shades the links between flow and the relevance of the ideas generated. On the basis of this result, we propose the CRUX model to lead to recommendations for the design of tools and simulations to support divergent creativity.

CyPVICS: A framework to prevent or minimise cybersickness in immersive virtual clinical simulation

“…The model itself linked to a method for predicting CS before its onset and was included as such. Creativity and User Experience Model (CRUX) [ 30 ] From the CRUX Model, the aspect of UX was taken as a possible method to reduce CS For example, if the VE was rigorously tested by means of tried and tested usability and UX methods, it should assist in reducing the effect of CS and stress, while increasing novelty, flow, and positive emotions. Structural Model: Relationship of Control, Cybersickness and Prescence [ 31 ] * This model was not named per the authors, and only referred to as a structural model From this Structural Model, various aspects such as the relationships between CS, presence and workload, were taken and added to the CyPVICS Framework.…”

“…By conducting such tests, the developers can fix issues with the VE that might eventually induce CS; therefore, usability and UX were included in the CyPVICS Framework. The CRUX Model [ 30 ], along with other research [ 59 , 87 ], indicated that a VE with a good usability level and a good UX could assist in reducing CS symptoms. The CRUX model shows the links between aspects that affect user experience (UX) and aspects that affect creativity [ 30 ].…”

“…The CRUX Model [ 30 ], along with other research [ 59 , 87 ], indicated that a VE with a good usability level and a good UX could assist in reducing CS symptoms. The CRUX model shows the links between aspects that affect user experience (UX) and aspects that affect creativity [ 30 ]. From the CRUX Model, the aspect of UX was taken as a possible method to reduce CS.…”

Approximating Triangular Meshes by Implicit, Multi-Sided Surfaces

“…VR is also superior to pen and paper for creative sketching because it leads to a satisfying level of efficiency, effectiveness, ease of use and enjoyment [28] and because it generates more extension of solution space, enhancement of idea transformation and inducement to a more holistic design approach for idea generation [30]. More details have been provided on the determinants of creative performance in VR by [9]: It appears that the stimulating nature of the tool (linked to the novelty) is important, and that cybersickness, which is specific to VR, can hinder creative performance.…”

Is virtual reality the solution? A comparison between 3D and 2D creative sketching tools in the early design process

“…It is an effective technique to support ideation across various industries (Gallagher, 2017). The pragmatic characteristics of the tools used for sketching, and their impact in terms of user experience, are important factors in the creative performance of individuals (Fleury et al, 2021b). For example, movement affects fluency and novelty, whereas emotions affect flexibility and originality.…”