TRIZ — Inventive Problem Solving
The patent-derived framework used by Samsung, Boeing, and P&G
TRIZ is the most powerful innovation framework ever systematised — developed by analysing 400,000 patents over 50 years. Instead of brainstorming randomly, TRIZ gives you a map from problem type to solution direction. This course focuses on the Contradiction Matrix and 40 Inventive Principles.
Framework: TRIZ (Contradiction Matrix + 40 Inventive Principles)
TRIZ works by identifying the contradiction at the heart of your problem (e.g., the system must be strong AND lightweight), then using the Contradiction Matrix to identify which of the 40 Inventive Principles have historically resolved that type of contradiction.
Capstone Project: Resolve a Product Contradiction
Given a real product contradiction (a mobile app that must be feature-rich AND fast), use the Contradiction Matrix to identify applicable Inventive Principles and generate three concrete solution directions.
Course Details
Duration: 3 hours
Level: intermediate
Category: Problem Solving
Course Curriculum — 6 Modules
Why Brainstorming Fails and TRIZ Doesn't
The psychology of random ideation vs systematic innovation.
Duration: 25 minutes
Includes: Quiz
The Concept of Contradiction
Technical vs physical contradictions — the heart of TRIZ.
Duration: 30 minutes
Includes: Quiz
The 40 Inventive Principles
Pattern recognition across 400,000 patents.
Duration: 30 minutes
Includes: Quiz
Using the Contradiction Matrix
Map your contradiction to solution directions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Includes: Quiz
TRIZ in Software & Business
Apply TRIZ beyond engineering to product and process innovation.
Duration: 25 minutes
Includes: Quiz
Capstone: Resolve a Product Contradiction
Use the Contradiction Matrix on a real product challenge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Includes: Quiz
Enroll now at Framework First Academy to learn TRIZ — Inventive Problem Solving through structured frameworks and real-world projects.