Rahul Pillai
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), developed by Genrich Altshuller in the mid-20th century, provides a systematic methodology for ideation and innovation in engineering design. This manuscript examines the application of TRIZ principles and tools to engineering problem solving and product design as practiced up to the year 2016. It presents an overview of fundamental TRIZ concepts, illustrates real-world case studies drawn from automotive, consumer electronics, and manufacturing sectors, and details a structured methodology for integrating TRIZ into design workflows. Results from a survey of design teams and quantitative metrics on time-to-concept reduction demonstrate the efficacy of TRIZ in accelerating ideation and enhancing solution quality. The study concludes with guidance on best practices, limitations inherent to TRIZ adoption, and recommendations for future research.
Keywords
TRIZ, inventive principles, engineering design, systematic innovation, problem solving, product development
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