Finke’s Model of Creativity breaks down creative ideas to be classified into four general
conceptual domains
Realistic
Creative
Realism
Conservative
Realism
Creative
Conservative
Creative
Idealism
Conservative
Idealism
Source: Fink, R.A. (1995).
Idealistic
Creative Realism is what to strive for because ideas generated in this domain are highly
imaginative and are highly connected to current structures and ideas.
Conservative Realism represents ideas that are highly traditional and at the same time
connected to current structures and ideas.
Creative Idealism refers to highly original, yet unrealistic ideas
Conservative Idealism could be the worst type of thinking for a creative team. This
concept has little imagination and can not be connected to existing knowledge