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TRIZ (IPA: /triːz/) is a romanized acronym for Russian “Теория
решения изобретательских
задач” (Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch) meaning "The theory of solving inventor's
problems" or "The theory of inventor's problem solving". It was developed by a Soviet engineer and researcher Genrich
Altshuller and his colleagues starting in 1946. It has been evolving ever since.
Today, TRIZ is a methodology, tool set, knowledge base, and model-based technology for generating
innovative ideas and solutions for problem solving. TRIZ provides tools and methods for use in problem formulation,
system analysis, failure analysis, and patterns of system evolution (both 'as-is' and 'could be'). TRIZ, in contrast to techniques
such as brainstorming (which is based on random idea generation), aims to create an algorithmic approach to the invention
of new systems, and the refinement of old systems.
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