TRIZ

Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

There are a few decent lectures on TRIZ (Teoriya Resheniya Izobreatatelskikh Zadach) but these two below are the most comprehensive that break down the method in detail with some nice visual aids.

The concept was invented by Soviet engineer, Genrikh Altshuller, who was also an inventor with his first patent at the age of 14 and began his early career as a clerk in a patent office.

The purpose of TRIZ

Like many problem-solving tools, the intent is to base the decision on knowledge, facts, and historical experience rather than subjective opinions or intuition. 

• Create potential design solutions
• Resolve design contradictions
• Increase design options
• Provides methodology for creativity
• Project technological path
• Overcome psychological inertia
• Broaden individual’s and organization’s knowledge

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