TRIZ Problem Solving Tool
A data-driven method for systematic innovation and invention.
What is TRIZ?
TRIZ, a Russian acronym for "Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach" (Теория решения изобретательских задач), translates to the "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving." It is a unique, data-driven methodology for innovation. Instead of relying on random brainstorming, TRIZ is built on the analysis of patterns in millions of patents, identifying universal principles of invention to solve technical contradictions systematically.
The core idea is that inventive problems contain contradictions, and by resolving these contradictions using proven principles, breakthrough solutions can be found.
History & Origin
TRIZ was developed by the Soviet inventor and science fiction author Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues, starting in 1946. As a patent officer in the Soviet Navy, Altshuller reviewed thousands of patents and noticed that many inventive problems, regardless of their technical field, were solved using a surprisingly small number of common principles.
He hypothesized that innovation was not a random act of genius but a systematic process that could be learned and taught. His team analyzed over 200,000 patents to codify these patterns into the 40 Inventive Principles and the Contradiction Matrix, forming the foundation of TRIZ.
How to Use This Tool
- Load Example: Click "Load Example" to see how the form fields are filled for a sample problem.
- Step 1-4: Fill in your own problem details following the logical steps.
- Generate Solutions: Click "Solve Problem & Generate Report" to receive inventive principles tailored to your contradiction.
- Export: Once the report is generated, you can export it to Excel for your records.