Southbeach Modeller
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Southbeach Modeller is popular among TRIZ practitioners. It caters to their specific notation requirements, encapsulating key concepts such as technical and physical contradictions, separations, resources, and more. Additionally, the software boasts a customizable 'ideation' engine. Users can input their scripts to replicate various fundamental TRIZ techniques or modify them as needed. However, remember that just as a word processor doesn't transform one into a best-selling author, a software tool won't make you a TRIZ master.
Recommended reading
If you intend to utilize Southbeach specifically for TRIZ, the books listed below are an excellent starting point. Remember, TRIZ is a journey of lifelong learning.
40 Principles, TRIZ Keys to Technical Innovation, Genrich Altshuller with commentary by Dana W. Clarke
Introductory text
And Suddenly the Inventor Appeared, TRIZ, the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, Genrich Altshuller
Translation from the Russian, Fasincating insight into the roots of modern TRIZ
Creativity as an Exact Science, the Theory of the Solution of Inventive Problems, Genrich Altshuller
Translation from the Russian, Fasincating insight into the roots of modern TRIZ
Engineering of Creativity, Introduction to TRIZ Methodology of Inventive Problem Solving, Semyon D. Savransky
Intermediate to Advanced
Hands On Systematic Innovation, Darrell Mann, book may also be available via Systematic Innovation
Intermediate to Advanced, Comprehensive, Engineering orientation
Hands On Systematic Innovation for Business & Management, Darrell Mann, book may also be available via Systematic Innovation
Intermediate and Advanced, Comprehensive, Business & Management orientation
The Ideal Result: What It Is and How to Achieve It, Jack Hipple
Introductory to Intermediate, some business coverage, Training oriented
The Innovation Algorithm, TRIZ, systematic innovation and technical creativity, Genrich Alshuller
Translation from the Russian, Fascinating insight into the roots of modern TRIZ
Innovation On Demand, New Product Development using TRIZ, Victor Fey and Eugene Rivin
Intermediate to Advanced
Insourcing Innovation, How to transform business as usual into business as exceptional, D. Silverteain, N. DeCarlo, M. Slocum
A business message about TRIZ plus summary of techniques
Inventive Thinking through TRIZ, A Practical Guide, Michael A. Orloff
Intermediate to Advanced
Matrix 2003, Updating the TRIZ Contradiction Matrix, Darrell Mann, Simon Dewulf, Boris Zlotin, Alla Zusman, book may also be available via Creax
Reference guide, Expanded contradiction matrix
Simplified TRIZ, New Problem-Solving Applications for Engineers and Manufacturing Professionals, Kalevi Rantanen and Ellen Domb
Comprehensive, Intermediate to Advanced, Engineering orientation
Systematic Innovation, An Introduction To TRIZ, John Terninko, Alla Zusman, Boris Zlotin
Introductory to Intermediate
TRIZ for Engineers, Enabling Creative Problem Solving, Karen Gadd, book will also be available via Oxford Creativity
Introductory, Training oriented
Also see:
Handbooks, tutorials and publications of Ideation International, Boris Zlotin, Alla Zusman
Intermediate to Advanced
Proceedings of the trizcon Annual Conference, published by The Alshuller Institute for TRIZ studies aitriz.org
Academic development within the field
The TRIZ Journal, curated by Ellen Domb
Extensive library, wide variety of articles submitted by TRIZ practitioners and theorists
Historical List of TRIZ books, prepared by OTSM-TRIZ Center
Russian sources including Altshuller's original texts