How the Creativity Score is calculated

Your Creativity Score is a weighted blend of seven sliders plus two small “style” choices. The goal is to reflect a real-world truth: people can be wildly imaginative but struggle to finish, or be disciplined finishers who need more novelty to spark fresh ideas.

Each slider is scored from 0 to 10. We first convert each slider to a 0–100 sub-score by multiplying by 10. Then we apply weights and combine them:

Creativity Score = 0.16×Novelty + 0.16×Curiosity + 0.15×Playfulness + 0.12×Risk + 0.16×Connections + 0.15×Flow + 0.10×Follow-through (all as 0–100 sub-scores).

Finally, we add a tiny “style modifier” based on your constraint preference: loving constraints adds a small bonus (because constraints can improve creative output), hating constraints subtracts a small amount (because creativity can stay stuck in “infinite possibilities”). The final score is clamped to 0–100.

Why these weights? Curiosity + novelty feed the idea engine. Connections turn ideas into “remixes.” Playfulness + risk determine whether you explore new paths. Flow and follow-through determine whether the creativity becomes a real output instead of a daydream.

Example scores (so it feels real)

Example A: “The Idea Sprinter”

• Novelty 9, Curiosity 9, Play 8, Risk 7, Connections 8, Flow 6, Follow-through 2
• Result: high score, but the “level-up move” focuses on finishing and shipping.

Example B: “The Quiet Builder”

• Novelty 4, Curiosity 6, Play 4, Risk 3, Connections 6, Flow 6, Follow-through 9
• Result: solid score. Recommendations push more novelty and playful experiments.

Example C: “The Remix Wizard”

• Novelty 7, Curiosity 7, Play 6, Risk 5, Connections 10, Flow 7, Follow-through 6
• Result: very high score with a “connector” profile + remix-style tips.

If your score feels “off,” try answering as your average self over the last month (not today). Also, different creative fields reward different strengths — this tool is a general “creative engine” check.

What to do with your score

Your score is most useful when you treat it like a map. High creativity often comes with a weakness: unfinished ideas, fear of judgment, or inconsistent flow time. Medium creativity often hides a secret strength: you can become highly creative by changing one habit (like collecting better inputs or working with constraints).

• 80–100: You generate, remix, and ship ideas. Keep a “capture system” so you don’t lose them.
• 60–79: You’re creatively strong. One focused upgrade (finish, risk, or novelty) pushes you higher.
• 40–59: You have creative potential, but it’s inconsistent. Build a small weekly creative ritual.
• 0–39: You may be stuck in routine or self-judgment. Start with tiny experiments (5–10 minutes).

The biggest cheat code: pick a tiny output you can finish (one page, one sketch, one prototype), and do it weekly. Creativity grows from repetition more than “waiting for inspiration.”

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a real scientific creativity test?

  No — it’s a fun, lightweight self-check inspired by common creativity patterns: curiosity, novelty, experimentation, and follow-through. Use it for motivation, not diagnosis.

• Can someone be creative but score “medium” here?

  Yes. If you’re very skilled in one creative area but low on novelty-seeking or risk-taking, your output can still be excellent — it just means your “creative engine” is more specialized.

• How do I raise my score fast?

  Pick your weakest slider and do a 7-day micro challenge. Example: low follow-through? Commit to finishing one tiny thing each day. Low novelty? Try one new input daily (song, article, idea).

• Why does follow-through matter so much?

  Creativity becomes visible when it becomes output. Finishing small projects builds skill, confidence, and momentum — which then boosts every other creativity trait.

• Can constraints really make you more creative?

  Often, yes. Constraints reduce overwhelm and force clever solutions. Try “one tool, one hour, one goal” and see how quickly you generate ideas.