Creative problem-solving (CPS)[1] is the mental process of searching for an original and previously unknown solution to a problem.
[1][2] The creative problem-solving process was originally developed by Alex Osborn and Sid Parnes.
The process of creative problem-solving usually begins with defining the problem.
[4] A solution may also be considered creative if readily available components can be used to solve the problem within a short time limit.
Creativity processes use these influencing factors as they support the search for ideas, problem solving and evaluation, and selection of ideas via rules, a group of people, and a creative process.