Co-creation Function Block (Creative + Demonstrative)

The Co-creation Block (of innovation, transformation, and nurturing) is built upon strong, producing, and contact (externally-focused) functions. It is the primary instrument a person uses for active interaction with and transformation of the surrounding world.

• The Creative Function: This is the zone of active generation. Its focus is on producing what is new, original, and one-of-a-kind.

• The Demonstrative Function: This is the zone of co-creation. Less assertive than the Creative function, it often relies on feedback. Its expression is geared toward caring for the partner, showing initiative, and providing comfort, assistance, or gratification.

This is an altruistic block: The individual simply gives through this block, and it is immaterial whether the offering is accepted or not. There is no fear of rejection.

Within the Co-creation Block, both functions cooperate seamlessly and are utilized simultaneously. They work collaboratively, moving fluidly between their aspects, constantly exchanging insights and experience.

Through this block, an individual actively seeks to change and influence the world. It is the mechanism that drives:

• Introducing novelty and transformation.
• Reacting instantly to situations.
• Achieving personal goals.

Manifestations of the Aspects

NJ Types (LII, EIE, LIE, EII): Ne/Ni

• Active manifestation of fantasies and imagination, striving for what is not available in conventional reality.

• The capacity to forewarn of danger, calculate future scenarios, and engage in prolonged discussions about new possibilities and prospects.

• Adept at grasping the essence of things and understanding the potential of a new endeavor.

SJ Types (ESE, LSI, ESI, LSE): Se/Si

• Creatively establishes and generates comfort, beauty, order, and pure sensory pleasure.

• The desire and ability to cater to a partner's material or sensory needs and ensure their comfort.

• A drive to discuss sensory topics, seek out unique objects, and clarify aesthetic concerns.

TP Types (ILE, SLE, SEE, SLI): Te/Ti

• A drive to exchange information through explaining events, facts, and concepts, often digging into established judgments or inventing new nuances to a problem.

• The desire to collect all relevant facts and technologies.

• The ability to act as an active resource, helping "right here, right now," or participating in joint activities.

• Offering advice, explaining, proving a point, and supporting the partner's authority.

• Interest in novelty, originality, collaborative work, creativity, and exploration.

FP Types (SEI, IEI, SEE, IEE): Fe/Fi

• The desire and ability to demonstrate one's feelings or emotions, revealing one's inner emotional world.

• Emotional delivery to a partner, setting a positive mood, and generating enthusiasm.

• While Fi can be a "cold" aspect (prone to instruction or moralizing), when energized by Fe, it results in empathy and compassion. This allows the individual to step into the partner's position, align with their emotional state, and then help them re-evaluate the situation.

SEI example:

The Creativity Block activates after the information processed by the Place Block (Program + Observing) is evaluated positively.

In the case of the SEI, once they determine that their environment or the people within it are pleasant and comfortable, they become engaged. They begin to actively and diplomatically influence people, negotiate, and adapt to the interlocutor. They are excellent negotiators.

Sources: S. Ionkin, E. Shepetko