TRIZ: Methodology of Problem Solving for Innovation (T. Nakagawa) ("OHM") (Nov. 12, 2010)

What is TRIZ?  FAQ (T. Nakagawa) (Part 1 of TRIZ Introduction Series) ("InterLab")   (Jan. 13, 2006)

What is USIT?  FAQ (T. Nakagawa) (Part 1 of USIT Introduction Series)("Mechanical Design" Journal)   (Jul. 22, 2007)

Introduction to TRIZ: A Technological Philosopy for Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) (Annual Symposium of Japan Creativity Society) (Nov.16, 2001)

Problem Solving Methodology for Innovation: TRIZ/USIT  (T. Nakagawa) (Symposium on Knowledge Creation Support Systems) (Mar. 3, 2004)  (Aug. 26, 2004) 

Introduction to TRIZ/USIT Methodology for Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) ("Value Engineering" Journal) (Jun. 22, 2005)

Essence of TRIZ in 50 Words (T. Nakagawa) (May 22, 2001)

TRIZ -- Recent Approaches and Activities in Japan and in the World (T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 22, 2013)

Creative Problem-Solving Methodologies TRIZ/USIT: Overview of My 14 Years in Research, Education, and Promotion (T. Nakagawa) (Bulletine, Osaka Gakuin Univ.) (Mar. 13, 2012), (Mar. 23, 2012)

References in Japanese

TRIZ book references (books, proceedings, etc.) (Updated: Jul. 10, 2008) (Apr. 5, 2005)

TRIZ WWW references

List of TRIZ Selected Papers written by overseas authors and contributed to this Web site. (Feb. 8, 2008)

TRIZ paper references (papers, technical reports, articles, etc.) 

References on related topics

References in English

TRIZ book references (books, proceedings, etc.)

TRIZ WWW references

List of TRIZ Selected Papers written by overseas authors and contributed to this Web site. (Feb. 8, 2008)

Contents of Archives of The TRIZ Journal

References on related topics

Publication (in Japanese) announcements

Darrell Mann: "Matrix 2010", Japanese Edition, Translated by T. Nakagawa, (Publication Plan, Feb. 2012) (Jan. 22, 2012)

Umakant Mishra: "TRIZ Principles for Information Technology", Japanese Edition, Supervising translator: T. Nakagawa, (Publication Plan, CD-R Edition, SKI, Jan. 2012) (Sept. 7, 2011) (Jan. 22, 2012)

Larry Ball: "Hierarchical TRIZ Algorithms", Japanese translation by Toshio Takahara and Toru Nakagawa, CD-R Edition, SKI (Sept. 2007) (Nov. 1, 2007)  (Jan. 15, 2012)

Mann, Dewulf, Zlotin, Zusman: "Matrix 2003":  Japanese Edition translated by T. Nakagawa; Publication Announcement (T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 5, 2005)  

Preface to the Jananese Edition (T. Nakagawa),  Q&A documents, Errata, Zlotin & Zusman's remarks

Mann's "Hands-On Systematic Innovation": Publication Announcement (T. Nakagawa)   (Jun. 30, 2004)

Prefaces to the Japanese Edition (D. Mann, T. Nakagawa), Q&A documents, Extended Table of Contents and Extended Index.

Introduction to Mann's "Hands-On Systematic Innovation" (T. Nakagawa) (HOSI Publication Memorial Seminar) (Sept. 22, 2004)

Salamatov's TRIZ Textbook: Publication Announcement (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 22, 2000)

Prefaces to the Japanese Edition, and Errata and Q&A's on the English Edition (Y. Salamatov, V. Souchkov, T. Nakagawa)

In Japan

TRIZ Links in Japan (Selected 10 Sites) (May 4, 2008)

TRIZ Links in Japan (Selected 30 Sites) (Apr. 13, 2008)  

TRIZ Links in Japan (Extended 100 Sites)   (Apr. 13, 2008)  

(1) Primary TRIZ Sites;
(2) TRIZ consultants, tool vendors, dealers, etc.;
(3) Academic societies and journals;
(4) Public organizations interested in TRIZ;
(5) Commercial organizations giving seminars and trainings;
(6) Dictionaries, book search, technical news, etc.
(7) Personal Web sites and blog sites showing interest in TRIZ;
(8) Web sites and blog sites useful for reference;

(9) User industries/universities: 80 User presentations on TRIZ (May 4, 2008)  

TRIZ Links in the World (Extended 120 Sites, arranged with regions/countries)   (May 4, 2008)

(1) Japan
(2) North America
(3) Europe (West, Central, and North Europe)
(4) Russia and East Europe
(5) MidEast
(6) Asia
(7) Australia
(8) Central and South America
(9) Africa
(10) Others

Invention Machine's Software Tools

Tech Optimizer 2.5 -- Mechanism, usage and methodology learning (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 2, 1998) (Feb. 25, 1999)

1. Overview of the structure of TechOptimizer Pro V2.5
2.  To learn the trends in technology evolution (Prediction Module: Part 1. Trends)
3.  To learn the system of science and technology from a practical viewpoint  (Effects Module: Part 1. Effects and Examples)
4.  To learn various methods for implementing technological goals  (Effects Module: Part2. Functions)
5.  Various methods for improving the user's system  (Prediction Module: Patr 2. Method tree)
6.  To learn the 40 "Principles of Invention"  (Principles Module: Part1. Principles and Examples)
7.  To obtain suggestions of principles of invention for solving user's contradiction (Principle Module)
8.  To describe the outline of the user's system in a problem  (TechOptimizer Module, Part 1, Basic part)
9.  To functionally analyze the user's system (TechOptimizer Module: Part 2. Functional Analysis)
10.  To examine the functional analysis of the user's system  (TechOptimizer Module: Part 3. Trimming; and Feature Transfer Module)
11.  To record the process of problem solving and the ideas obtained  (Recording and reporting function)
12.  Conclusion

Introduction and evaluation of  IM's "Invention Magic" (T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 12, 1998)

Overview of Southbeach Modeller 3.0 : A Genaral Purpose Software for Building Thinking Models (Southbeach Solutions Ltd.) (Introduction and Japanese translation: T. Nakagawa)   (May 29, 2013)

Introduction to TRIZ Software Tools (S. Kasuya) (Mar. 23, 2005)

Ideation International's Software Tools 

Other Software Tools

Establishing and Spreading General Methodologies of Creative Problem-solving / Task-achieving: Recognition of Our New Target Obtained through a Multiple Modeling Approach (T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 5, 2012)

Establishing general methodologies of creative problem-solving / task-achieving: Beyond TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2012) (Dec. 5, 2012)

Multiple Modeling to Set Up the Problems/Tasks: Establishing and Penetrating the Methodology of Creative Problem-Solving/Task-Achieving (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symposium 2012) (Dec. 5, 2012)

Creative Problem-Solving Methodologies TRIZ/USIT: Overview of My 14 Years in Research, Education, and Promotion (T. Nakagawa) (Bulletin of Cultural and Natural Sciences, Osaka Gakuin Univ.) (Mar. 13, 2012), (Mar. 23, 2012)

Slides: Overview of My 14 Years in Research, Education, and Promotion (T. Nakagawa) (A talk at OGU) (Mar. 31, 2012)

USIT: A New Paradigm for Creative Problem Solving -- Its Concepts and Usage -- (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symposium 2011) (Sept. 19, 2011)

Extension of USIT in Japan: A New Paradigm for Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symposium 2008)   (Sept. 18, 2008)

A New Paradigm of Creative Problem Solving (3) Six-Box Scheme in USIT (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2006)  (Nov. 1, 2006)  (Nov. 29, 2006)

A New Paradigm of Creative Problem Solving (2) Six-Box Scheme in USIT Illustrated with a Simple Case Study (T. Nakagawa) (Knowledge Creation Supporting System Symposium) (Apr. 4, 2006)

Software Engineering and TRIZ (2) Stepwise Refinement and Jackson Method (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2005) (Mar. 17, 2006)

A New Paradigm for Creative Problem Solving: Six-Box Scheme of USIT (T. Nakagawa) (Japan Creativity Society Annual Meeting) (Nov. 30, 2005) (Apr. 25, 2006)

Problem Solving Methodology for Innovation: TRIZ/USIT: Its Philosophy, Methods, Knowledge Bases, and Software Tools (T. Nakagawa) (Journal of Japan Creativity Society) (Nov. 30, 2005)

A New Generation of TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2005, Keynote) (Sept. 20, 2005)

Overall Dataflow Structure in TRIZ/USIT (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2005) (Mar. 24, 2005) (June. 16, 2005)

Software Engineering and TRIZ (1) Structured Programming (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2005) (Jun. 16, 2005) (June. 16, 2005)

USIT Operators for Solution Generation in TRIZ: Clearer Guide to Solution Paths (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2004) (Oct. 18, 2004)  (Nov. 16, 2004)

Practices of Applying TRIZ/USIT in Japan (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2004) (May 13, 2004)   (Aug. 26, 2004)

USIT Approach in Japan for Simpler and Powerful Process of Creative Problem Solving in TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2003) (Dec. 11, 2003)

Usage of USIT Solution Generation Methods: A Simple and Unified System of TRIZ (T. Nakagawa, H. Kosha, & Y. Mihara) (TRIZCON 2003) (Jan. 22, 2003)  (Apr. 3, 2003) 

Reorganizing TRIZ Solution Generation Methods into Simple Five in USIT (T. Nakagawa, H. Kosha, & Y. Mihara) (ETRIA TFC 2002)  (Sept. 18, 2002) (Nov. 19, 2002); Slides  (Nov. 19, 2002)

Experiences of Teaching and Applying the Essence of TRIZ with Easier USIT Procedure (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2002) (Jan. 7, 2002) (May 16, 2002); Slides:  (May 16, 2002)

Learning and Applying the Essence of TRIZ with Easier USIT Procedure (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2001) (Jan. 16, 2001) (Aug. 23, 2001)

Approaches to Application of TRIZ in Japan (T. Nakagawa)(TRIZCON 2000) (May 8, 2000) (Feb. 28, 2001)

USIT -- Creative Problem Solving Procedure with Simplified TRIZ  (T. Nakagawa) (Journal of Japan Design Engineering Society, Apr. 2000) (Apr. 24, 2000) (Apr. 24, 2000)

Red, Green, and Blue - Situational Improvement Using Southbeach (H. Smith) (Japanese translation: T. Nakagawa)   (Jun. 9, 2013)

The Ideal of TRIZ: TRIZ as the Way of Life? Part 2 (T. Takahara)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 25, 2011)

The Techniques to Detect and Solve Innovative Problems － The Proposal regarding “Two types of Redesigned Contradiction Matrix” for TRIZ Beginners －(Y. Mihara, M. Kuwahara, Y. Fukushima, M. Sawaguchi, T. Hamaguchi, H. Osada)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 25, 2011)

Computer-Aided (Systematic) Innovation: New Tools and New Ways of Thinking (D. Mann, P. Filmore, M.D. Shadad) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 19, 2011)

Computer-Aided Problem Solving: A Dialogue-based System to Support the Analysis of Inventive Problems (Y. Borgianni, N. Becattini, G. Cascini, F. Rotini) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 19, 2011)

General Theory on Powerful Thinking (OTSM): Digest of Evolution, Theoretical Background, Tools for Practice and Some Domain of Application (N. Khomenko) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 19, 2011)

Intellectual Property Strategy of TRIZ Usage and Practice (T. Kataoka) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 30, 2010)

TRIZ for Managers -- Approach and Management Using Scientific Methods -- (K. Yamaguchi) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 30, 2010)

Application of TRIZ for Product Planning – Development of Innovation-oriented TRIZ – (M. Sawaguchi) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 30, 2010)

Transitions of Japanese manufacturing methods from the viewpoint of constructing and utilizing explicit and tacit knowledge ~The rise of New Empiricism~ (S. Matsubara) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 30, 2010)

TRIZ as the Way of Life? (T. Takahra) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 30, 2010)

Network of Evolutionary Trends and Maturity Assessment through Contradictions Analysis (N. Becattini, G. Cascini, F. Rotini) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 11, 2010)

Interconnectivity and White-Space Opportunity: Bringing Together Forecasting and Scenario Planning to find Innovative Opportunities (D. Russo, C. Rizzi, T. Montecchi) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 11, 2010)

Use of TRIZ for Prediction of the Future of Technological Systems (B. Zlotin) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jun. 9, 2010)

TRIZ: Necessary But Not Sufficient: Customers And Theories Of Everything (D. Mann) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 18, 2010)

On Patentability of Inventions Facilitated by TRIZ Methodology (Tzu-Chang Chen)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 30, 2009)

Advances In The Application of Computational Linguistics for TRIZ Practice (J. Todhunter, K. Shikakura) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 18, 2009)

Updating TRIZ: 2006-2008 Patent Research Findings (D. Mann) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 18, 2009)

Computer-aided Problem-solving Assistant for Su-Field Analysis (D. D. Sheu and D. Lee) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 10, 2009)

Creative Problem Solving Process Where We Use Only 12 TRIZ Principles: Generating Ideas and Combining Ideas (H. Hayashi, N. Matsuda, H. Kamijo) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 10, 2009)

The General Picture of TRIZ From the Viewpoint of Changing Objects ― A Method of Resolving Differences Based on the Concepts of Functions and Process Objects Part 3 ― (T. Takahara) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 10, 2009)

A Comparison of the Problem Solving and Creativity Potential Shown in Engineers using TRIZ or Lean/ 6 Sigma (P. Filmore) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (May 7, 2009)

Directions for Future TRIZ Development and Applications (S. Ikovenko) (Feb. 4, 2009)

Directions for Future TRIZ Development and Applications (S. Ikovenko), (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Mar. 8, 2009)

No Need for Methods? (P. Schweizer )(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 7, 2008)

A Method of Resolving Differences Based on the Concepts of Functions and Process Objects: Part 2 (T. Takahara) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Dec. 9, 2007)

Hierarchical TRIZ Algorithms (Annotated Slides, etc.) (L. Ball) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)  (Feb. 28, 2008)

Technology Forecast by the 9-Window Method and the FDMS Cycle (K. Fukatsu) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Jan. 7, 2007)

Innovation of the Integrated Product and Process Development by WOIS -- Contradiction Oriented Innovation Strategy (HJ. Linde, G. Herr) Paper , Slides (Huge 14.6 MB) , Slides in Japanese (Huge 14.6 MB) (Oct. 2, 2006)

A Simple Theory Underlying Structured Problem-Solving Methodologies －ASIT, TRIZ, USIT (and others) (E. Sickafus):  Paper , Slides, Slides in Japanese(Oct. 2, 2006)

A Simple Theory Underlying Structured Problem-Solving Methodologies －ASIT, TRIZ, USIT (and others) (E. Sickafus) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jun. 24, 2007)

How to Deal with Cost-Related Issues in TRIZ (E. Domb)(in Japanese translation) (Jul 18, 2006)

Success through Integration of TRIZ, DFSS, and Strategic Management (J. Pfister) (in Japanes translation) (Jul 18, 2006)

Back to Creatability (KJ. Uhrner) (Apr. 25, 2006), (Apr. 4, 2006)

Introduction to Uhrner's Paper: Benefits of TRIZ Have Been Proved with Real Industrial Data of Inventions (T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 4, 2006), (Apr. 25, 2006)

Evolution of Technology in Laser Optical Disk Systms (S. Khrouchtchev) (Jun. 16, 2004), (Oct. 26, 2005)

Comparing the Classical Contradiction Matrix and the New Matrix 2003 (D. Mann)  (Apr. 5, 2005)

Updating TRIZ: 1985-2002 Patent Research Findings (D. Mann, S. DeWulf) (Apr. 16, 2003)

Updating the Contradiction Matrix (D. Mann & S. DeWulf) (Apr. 16, 2003)

"Breakthough Thinking" User's manual (L. Ball) (Mar. 5, 2003) 

Systematic Technology Transfer from Biology to Engineering (J. Vincent, D. Mann) (Mar. 28, 2002)

Ideality and 'Self-X' (D. Mann)  (Mar. 28, 2002)

TRIZ in the Process Industry (G. Poppe, B. Gras)  (Dec. 17, 2001)

The Role of TRIZ in Technology Development (D. P. Clausing) (Jun. 19, 2001)

Creative Design Methodology and the SIT Method (R. Horowitz, O. Maimon) (Mar. 6, 2000)

Dialectical Systems Thinking for Problem Solving and Decision Making (Phang Dung) (Jul. 8, 1999)

A Rationale for Adopting SIT into a Corporate Training Program (E. Sickafus) (May 8, 1999)

Problem-Solving Systems: What's Next after TRIZ? (With an Introduction to Psycological Inertia and Other Barriers to Creativity) (J. Kowalick) (Jan. 8, 1999)

Injecting Creative Thinking into Product Flow (E. Sickafus) (Jan. 22, 1999)

Problem Solving in Everyday Life: On Methods and Tools for Weeding (or Removing Weeds) (T. Nakagawa, T. Miyake) (Japan TRIZ Symposium 2011; ETRIA TFC 2011) (Nov. 18, 2011)

A Large Variety of Writing Instruments: Studying the Evolution of Technologies in Familiar Items (T. Nakagawa, K. Nakatani) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2011; ETRIA TFC 2011) (Nov. 12, 2010)

TRIZ/USIT Case Study: How to Help Recall Passwords (Y. Ueda, H. Nabeshima, T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2009) (Sept. 30, 2010)

How to Prevent Cords and Cables from Getting Entangled: A Study of Systematic Classification of Various Solutions (T. Nakagawa, T. Itoh, M. Tsukamoto) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2009) (Nov. 23, 2009)

USIT Case Study: A Mom’s Bicycle for Safely Carrying Two Children (H.Sakata, T. Sudo, K. Hasegawa, K. Hino, A. Kato, T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2009) (May 7, 2009)

Applying TRIZ/USIT to A Social & Technical Problem: Auto-locking Door System of Apartment Building (T. Nakagawa, A. Fujita) (ETRIA TFC 2008) (Mar. 2, 2009)

Benefits of Drawing Diagrams (1) Experiences from the USIT Case Study: A Mom’s Bicycle for Safely Carrying Two Children, (T. Nakagawa) (Feb. 22, 2009)

USIT Case Study: A Mom’s Bicycle for Safely Carrying Two Children (T. Sudo, H. Sakata, K. Hasegawa, K. Hino, A. Kato, and T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2008)  (Jan. 29, 2009)

Education and Training of Creative Problem Solving Thinking with TRIZ/USIT (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2007)   (Nov. 18, 2007)

How to Prevent Unauthorized Persons from Entering the Auto-locking Door of Apartment Building: Applying TRIZ/USIT to A Social & Technical Problem (T. Nakagawa, A. Fujita) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2007) (Sept. 13, 2007)

A System for Preventing from Our Leaving Things Behind -- A Case in 2-Day USIT Training Seminar -- (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2006)   (Jun. 21, 2006)

Classes of 'Creative Problem-Solving Thinking -- Experiences at Osaka Gakuin University-- (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON 2007) (May 6, 2007)

Experiences of Teaching How to Think for Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) (Bulletin of Cultural and Natural Sciences, Osaka Gakuin Univ., 2007)  (Jan. 11, 2007)

USIT Case Study: A System for Preventing from Our Leaving Things Befined (Result of 2-Day Training Seminar) (T. Nakagawa) (Feb. 22, 2006)

USIT example & introduction: "Commentary on The Picture Hanging Kit Problem" (T. Nakagawa, E. Sickafus)  (Jul. 31; Aug. 23, 2001)

Staircase Design of High-rise Buildings Preparing against Fire - TRIZ/USIT Case Study - (T. Nakagawa) (TRIZCON2001) (Apr. 4, 2001)

Staircases Design of High Buildings Prepared against Fire (T. Nakagawa)  (Aug. 24, 2000) (Feb. 28, 2001)

USIT Training Seminar in Japan (2) 3-Day Seminar with Multi-company Engineers (T. Nakagawa)(Feb. 9, 2000) (Mar. 23, 2000)

USIT Training Seminar in Japan (T. Nakagawa)(Sept. 6, 1999) (Sept. 9, 1999)

USIT Case Studies (2) Increase the Foam Ratio in Forming a Porous Sheet from Gas-Solved Molten Polymer (T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 2, 1999)

USIT Case Studies (1) Detection of Small Water Leakage from a Gate Valve (T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 2, 1999)

Establishing TRIZ in a global company (P. Marsh , K. Gadd) (Japanese translation: T. Nakagawa)   (May 29, 2013)

Malaysia TRIZ and its strategies (TS Yeoh) (Annotation by T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 6, 2013)

Application of USIT to Useful Paper Fastener (K. Nakamura, et al.)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

Guiding Noise and Vibration Design along General TRIZ Process by Misunderstanding Case List (M. Ishihama)  (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 25, 2011)

Concept Design of a Child-Seat by TRIZ Style Problem Identification (2) (M. Hamada) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

Japan-oriented Creative Monozukuri (manufacturing and production) with TRIZ (T. Maeda) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 25, 2011)

An Application of TRIZ Way of Thinking and Its Tools to Develop a New Business Model (I. Yoshizawa, et al.) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

A Practical-type Approach Applying TRIZ to the Mind Field -- Toward the Establishment of a TRIZ Mind Training -- (H. Sanjou, Y. Hanaoka) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

Approach of Reverse TRIZ Using Industry System Newspaper Articles (H. Izawa, N. Nagase, S. Kunitomo) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

Let's think in Little People’s and Person's Worlds! : A Summer Homework by Son and Father with TRIZ (2nd Time) (K. Miyanishi, K. Miyanishi) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

Practice of Creative Thinking through TRIZ Mind Cards - Everywhere with Essence of TRIZ (Y. Hanaoka, H. Sanjou) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 25, 2011)

TRIZ at SMD: Unique Situation, Unique Goals, Unique Approaches (S.H. Cheong, L. Kaplan, V. Prushinskiy) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 19, 2011)

Real-Time and Realistic 3D Facial Expression Cloning (J.B. Kim et al.) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 19, 2011)

Concept Development of a Variable Compression Ratio Engine Using TRIZ (H.W. Lee et al.) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 19, 2011)

From Technical to Business Contradiction : Example of a New Crane (S.H. Yoo et al.) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 19, 2011)

TRIZ Activities in Iran: Transfer to a new nationwide paradigm by TRIZ application and promotion (M. Karimi, S. Salimi) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 19, 2011)

The Evolution of Cooking with TRIZ (W. Sallaberger) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 30, 2010)

Development of a meeting tool that supports TRIZ leaders ～ 9windows board ～ (R. Ishii) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 30, 2010)

Concept Design of a Child-Seat by TRIZ Style Problem Identification (M.Ishihama, M. Hamada) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 23, 2010)

Customize Picoclock Checkers (Software Program) (R. Shanmugam; C. S. Cheng) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 23, 2010)

Simplifying Conversion and Enhancing Outgoing Product Quality on the ICOS Vision System with TRIZ (D. Moreira, S. S. Bun, CT Ong) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 23, 2010)

Innovative Leakage Safety Detection System using TRIZ (S. Selladurai, T. Y. Wei, N. G. Loon) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 23, 2010)

An Innovative Approach on Module Ionizer Efficiency Management (P. Devaraj) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 23, 2010)

TRIZ Activities in Korea and Its Success Factors until 2009 (K.W. Lee) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 25, 2010)

Engineers' Understanding of TRIZ As a Consequence of Questionnaire Survey (Y. Fukushima, T. Hata) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jun. 9, 2010)

The potential of OTSM-TRIZ as a frameworking method for modern regional, integrated energy planning and modeling (A. Mirakyan, N. Khomenko, L. Lelait, I. Kaikov) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) ( Jun. 9, 2010)

Practical Use of Scientific Creative Techniques for the Development of Telecommunication Devices (T. Shoji, Y. Koga) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (May 30, 2010)

Case Study of Introducing and Applying TRIZ to Real Projects for Obtaining Results (=Profits) (Part 2): Having Used QFD → TRIZ → TM, What are the Results? (T. Katagiri, T. Tsuchizawa, S. Hosaka) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (May 9, 2010)

Usage of TRIZ and USIT in Developing a Novel Duplex Printing Machine (H. Kanno) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 30, 2009)

Application of TRIZ to Noise and Vibration Problem Solving -- Fusion with Traditional Theoretical and Empirical Approach - (M. Ishihama) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 30, 2009)

Tributes to the Work of Victor Schauberger (Austria 1885-1958) with the Eyes of TRIZ (W. Sallaberger) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 18, 2009)

TRIZ and innovation culture at Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company (SH. Cheong; V.A. Lenyashin; A.T. Kynin; N.B. Feygenson; YK. Lee; SH. Han) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 10, 2009)

Test Pogo Pin (Gold Pins) Reuse Program (P. Devaraj, S.W. Chiang) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 10, 2009)

Problems to be solved and Technological Evolution of Magnetic Recording Media (H. Suzuki) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 10, 2009)

The Super Stream Augmented Approach for TRIZ and its Application to Aviation Safety. (S. Arshad)   (Jun 16, 2009)

USIT Approach for Compact Umbrella (K. Nakamura, E. Yamada, M. Takimoto, H. Hasaba, N. Nakayama, H. Makino, Y. Mihara) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (May 7, 2009)

Case Study of Introducing and Applying TRIZ to Real Projects for Obtaining Results (= Benefits): Innovating the Product Development Process by use of QFD, TRIZ, and TM together (T. Katagiri, T. Tsuchizawa, T. Yamanouchi), (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 21, 2009)

Why Water Striders can stand and slide on the Water?: A Summer Homework by Son and Father with TRIZ (T. Miyanishi, K. Miyanishi) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 21, 2009)

TRIZ activities in Corporate R&D Division of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.: Applications to system, architecture, and software technologies (Y. Fukushima) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Mar. 8, 2009)

TRIZ Development at Intel Corporation (A. Roggel) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Mar. 8, 2009)

40 Inventive Principles in Microelectronics (G. Retseptor) (Nov. 16, 2008)

Introduction of the Activity to Promote TRIZ for Engineer and its Application Examples in Hitachi GST (T. Arisaka, K. Tsuwako and H. Suzuki) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Mar. 9, 2008)

Challenge to Increase TRIZ Users: Original Tool Development at Miyagi TRIZ Society "Wisdom Cards (R. Ishii and T. Ito) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Feb. 8, 2008)

Technical Knowledge Transfer by USIT Application for Paper Handling Mechanism (K. Fukatsu) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Jan. 29, 2008)

Improvement of Material Properties of Printable Adhesive (J.H. Kim, J.M. Seo, Y.J. Kang and B.U. Kang) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Jan. 29, 2008)

Application of Contradiction Table to Computer Architecture －Sub-matrix and Invention Principles for Computer Problems (T. Shonai, S. Kawabe, N. Hamanaka) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Jan. 7, 2008)

Application of TRIZ to Manufacturing Phase -- Case Study of Eliminating Defects in Printer Assembly Process (Y. Koga) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Dec. 23, 2007)

Super Effects: The Synergistic Effects of TRIZ: Significance of the Insulated Wirebonding Technology X-Wire (G. Ladewig, R. Lyn) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Sept. 13, 2007)

New Motor and TRIZ Evaluation (V. Perna, B. Busov, P. Jirman) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Jul 3, 2007)

TRIZ Predicts Major Shift in Information Technology (F. Verhaeghe) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Jul 3, 2007)

Using TRIZ to Develop New Corrosion Protection Concepts in Shipbuilding -- A Case Study (J. Weitzenbock, S. Marion)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (May 23, 2007)

TRIZ Application in Device & Manufacturing Electrostatic Discharge Control (T.S. Yeoh)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Apr. 5, 2007)

Development of a Movable Office of Ticket Vending Machines for the Construction Works of Remodeling JR Osaka Station (K. Katayama)  (Apr. 5, 2007)

Introducing USIT in Matsushita Electric Works (K. Tsuji, et al.)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)  (Mar. 1, 2007) (Apr. 5, 2007)

Changing the Paradigm in Business English Learning Using TRIZ (P. Tata, et al.)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Dec. 23, 2006)

Using TRIZ in Project-Based-Learning Assisted by CAE and Manufacturing Experiences (M. Ishihama)   (Nov. 29, 2006)

A Novel Joint Structure To Realize Welderingless Pipe Structures (M. Yokouchi)(Introduction, T. Nakagawa)   (Nov. 29, 2006)

Promotion and Application of TRIZ in Samsung Electronics,Korea (V. Krasnoslobodtsev) Slides   (Nov. 1, 2006)

How Should We Utilize TRIZ for Managing Industries? (K. Yamaguchi) Slides , slides(Oct. 2, 2006)

TRIZ Application to Development of Climbing Robots (V. Krasnoslobodtsev, R. Langevin) (Mar. 17, 2006)

Introducing USIT in Matsushita Electric Works (K. Tsuji, J. Hashimoto) (Mar. 18, 2005)

Practices of TRIZ at Panasonic  Communications (N. Nagase) (Feb 7, 2005)

How to Apply TRIZ at Samsung (H.J. Kim)   (Jun.16, 2004)

Decreasing Cost of DVD Pickup (H.J. Kim)    (Jun.16, 2004)

Future Vision of Toilet Space in Bullet Train (K.Inoue et al.)   (Jan. 28, 2004)

Water Saving in Toilet System (H.S. Lee, K.W. Lee)   (Jan. 8, 2004)

TRIZ in Panasonic Communications: Promotion and Case Study (K. Yamaguchi, N. Nagase)(Nov. 27, 2003) 

TRIZ in Nissan Motors (T. Hirade, A. Mochizuki)(Nov. 27, 2003)

TRIZ in Ricoh: Reusable Packaging (K. Gotoh, S. Ishikawa)(Nov. 6, 2003)

TRIZ in Fuji Xerox (S. Kasuya, K. Sakamaki) (Nov. 6, 2003) 

There's No Useless TRIZ! (H. Hayashi) (Oct. 21, 2003)

TRIZ in Anritsu Corp.: Implementation Activities and a Case Study (T. Kataoka, M. Nanami)   (Nov. 19, 2002)

TRIZ in Ricoh: TRIZ Implementation and a Case Study (K. Sugiyama, K. Gotoh, H. Yasuda, H. Saitoh, and M. Suzuki) (Oct. 1, 2002)

TRIZ in Fuji Xerox Corp.: Promotion activities and 4 cases of application (S. Kasuya, Y. Imoto) (Mar. 28, 2002)

Practices for promotion
A. Application of TRIZ to solve blackening of fluorescence lamps
B. Solving an implementation trouble of flexible substrate for opt-electronic converter
C. Cost reduction of components a copying machine
D. Generation of solutions to human-resource development

Deployment of TRIZ in an industry (Y. Mihara)  (Nov. 16, 2001)

USIT Case Study: Air Cooling of Electronic devices (H. Ueno)  (Jul. 4, 2001)

USIT Textbook Example: Picture Hanging Kit Problem (E. Sickafus, 1997)  (Mar. 23, 2001)

TechOptimizer Implementation Example: High Efficiency DC-DC Converter for Liquid Crystal Display Watches (M. Morihisa) (Feb. 28, 2001)

Edge Suck Off: Towards the Ideal System (I. Mitchell) (Jul. 27, 2000)

Windshield/Backlight Molding -- Squeak and "Buzz" Project -- TRIZ Case Study (M. Lynch et al.) (Sept. 6, 1999)

Creative Problem-Solving MethodologiesTRIZ/USIT: Overview of My 15 Years in Research, Education, and Promotion (T. Nakagawa) (Malaysia TRIZ Conf. 2012, Keynote) (Dec. 12, 2012)

Towards "TRIZ for Younger People" and "Fresh TRIZ": Documents for the Future Plan of Japan TRIZ Society: (A) Slides of Models, and (B) Description (T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 5, 2012)

Research Note (Guide): From "How to penetrate TRIZ into younger people?" to the new target "Establishing general methodologies for creative problem solving/ task achieving": From May to November, 2012 (T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 5, 2012)

TRIZ in Japan (T. Nakagawa) (Iran PSST 2012, Keynote)   (Mar. 31, 2012)

Education with TRIZ: For New Perspectives (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2010) (Dec. 30, 2010)

How I Have Been Learning,Applying, and Teaching TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Iran PSST 2006, Video presentation, on Nov. 26, 2006) (Apr. 13, 2010) (Mar. 14, 2010)

Keypoints to creative problem solving with TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Nikkei Monozukuri Seminar 2006) (Mar. 1, 2007)

"TRIZ Home Page for Students by Students": Understanding TRIZ/USIT by Solving Everyday-Life Problems (M.Hida, T. Shimoda, N. Hayashi, M. Omori, T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2006)   (Jan. 7, 2007)

A New Paradigm of Creative Problem Solving (3) Usage and Significance of the Six-Box Scheme in USIT (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2006)   (Nov. 1, 2006)

Study of Patent with TRIZ: Auxetic Fibers (T. Nakagawa) (Japan IM User Symp. 2005) (Oct. 26, 2005) (Slides: Dec. 21, 2005)

Software Engineering and TRIZ (3) The Jackson Method Reviewed with TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Oct. 12 , 2005) 

Practices and Principles of USIT 2-Day Training Seminar - For penetrating easy TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Jul. 20, 2005)

Software Engineering and TRIZ (2) Step-wise Refinement Reviewed with TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Feb. 7, 2005) 

Big and Deep TRIZ: How can we learn it easily and apply it smoothly? (T. Nakagawa) (Knowledge Creation Symp. 2004) (Sept. 22, 2004)

Software Engineering and TRIZ (1) Structured Programming Reviewed with TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Aug. 26, 2004)  (MRI Knowledge Creation Study Group Meeting, Presentation slides)  (Sept. 22, 2004)

'Updated Understanding' of TRIZ in the Era of Steady Penetration (T. Nakagawa) (Japan IM Users Group Meeting 2003) (Oct. 3, 2003) 

Theory of Resolving Differences (2): Second Collection of Papers Written by Toshio Takahara (2008-2012) with Annotated Bibliography (T. Takahara)   (Mar. 7, 2013)

[15]  The General Picture of TRIZ From the Viewpoint of Changing Objects― A Method of Resolving Differences Based on the Concepts of Functions and Process Objects Part 3― (TRIZ Symp. 2008)   (Posted: Mar. 10, 2009)

[16] A Trial Study of Changing Two Objects - Reconsidering Object Part 7  (FIT 2008)

[17] TRIZ as the Way of Life?, (TRIZ Symp. 2009)   (Posted: Sept. 23, 2010)

[18] Dependency of Dialectic Logic on Granularity and Density (FIT 2009)

[19] The Ideal of TRIZ ―TRIZ as the Way of Life? Part 2― (TRIZ Symp. 2010)   (Posted: Sept. 25, 2011)

[20] Radical Thinking for Structure of Opposites and Enumeration in TRIZ and the Way of Life (FIT 2010)

[21] Specifying Object and Change of Judgment by Radical Thinking for Enumeration (CGK 2010)

[22] A Preparatory Study for Resolution of Contradiction of Unity―For the Way of Life－(TRIZ Symp. 2011)

[23] Re-structuring Dialectical Logic (FIT 2011)

[24] Logic of the Birth of Barter ― For Restructuring Dialectical Logic by Expanded Contradiction Model― (IEICE 2012)

[25] How to Manage Granularity, Enumeration, Relation and Movement (FIT 2012)

[26] Radical Thinking for Enumeration and Contradiction (TRIZ Symp. 2012)

[27] Types of Constraint Satisfaction in Contradiction (CGK 2012)

Evolution of Safety Technologies of Automobiles (Y. Yamada) (Mar. 6, 2012)

An Application of TRIZ Way of Thinking and Its Tools to Develop a New Business Model (I. Yoshizawa, K. Yokoyama, K. Hasegawa, A. Sato, S. Kuno, Y. Moriya, T. Maeda, T. Kamimura, F. Kikuchi) (Sept. 30, 2010)

Study on USIT Operators Application Examples (H. Kosha, Y. Mihara, N. Nakayama, K. Nakamura, H. Makino) (Jul. 11, 2010)

The Role of TRIZ in the System of Monozukuri Solution Methods (O. Kumasaka, F. Kikuchi, A. Fukushima) (Jul. 11, 2010)

How to Use TRIZ Quickly and Effectively in Small Companies -- A Challenge with 4 Findings from Inquiries and with 3 Tools under development -- (R. Ishii) (May 7, 2009)

Theory of Resolving Differences: A Collection of Papers Written by Toshio Takahara (2003-2007) with Annotated Bibliography (T. Takahara) (Mar. 30, 2008)

[1] Application Area of Thinking Tool or Problem Solving Tool (TRIZ Journal, 2003)

[2] A Study on Thinking Tool or Problem Solving Tool (Forum of IT in Japan (FIT) 2003)

[3] How People Interact with Objects using TRIZ and ASIT (TRIZ Journal 2003)  

[4] Logical Enhancement of ASIT (TRIZ Journal 2003) 

[5] How Function is Realized in Problem Solving (TRIZ Journal 2003) 

[6] Reconsidering Object (FIT 2004)  

[7] Reconsidering Object 2 ― The Minimal Object Set for Real World ― (FIT 2005)

[8] Reconsidering Object 3 ― Viewpoint and Granularity ― (FIT 2005)

[9] How to Adapt Reconsidered Object to TRIZ, USIT and ASIT (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2005)

[10] A Method of Resolving Differences Based on the Concepts of Function and Process Object――Or a Comment on “Hierarchical TRIZ Algorithms" ― (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2006)

[11] How to Express a Structured Object World ― Reconsidering Object 4 ― (FIT 2006)

[12] A Method to Change Object World ― Reconsidering Object 5 ― (FIT 2006)

[13] The Principles of Handling Process Object in the Method of Resolving Differences ― Reconsidering Object 6 (FIT 2007)  

[14] A Method of Resolving Differences Based on the Concepts of Functions and Process Objects: Part 2 (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2007) (Introduction, T. Nakagawa)  

'Phenomena-Attributes Analysis (PAA)' in USIT Demonstrated for the 'Picture Hanging Kit Problem' (H> Kosha)   (Dec. 23, 2006)

TRIZ Critical SWOT: Systematic Innovation Today and Tomorrow (D. Mann) (Sept. 20, 2005)

Viewing MOT from Development and Design Engineers (T. Hayashi) (Jul. 20, 2005)

Our Contributions to Matrix 2003 (B. Zlotin, A. Zusman)  (Mar. 18, 2005)

Differential Research of Patents (H. Ueda) (Nov. 16, 2004)

Enhancing Intellectual Properties with TRIZ (H. Ueda) (Nov. 16, 2004)

Hands-On Systematic Innovation --Evolving The World's Most Powerful Creativity & Innovation Processes (D. Mann)  (Oct. 7, 2004) (Oct. 18, 2004) 

Innovative Thinking Process with TRIZ (M. Zenko) (Aug. 26, 2004)

Evolution of Technology in Laser Optical Disk Systms (S. Khrouchtchev) (Jun. 16, 2004)

Technological Methodologies  on Development and Design Process  (T. Hayashi) (Mar. 3, 2004)

Principles of Inventive Thinking – Introduction to the Course of “Development of Inventive Thinking” According to the SIT (P. Manor)  (Oct. 1, 2002)

Web Project for Creativity Education at a Highschool (K. Harada & K. Takahashi) (Jul. 25, 2002)

TRIZ and Software - 40 Principle Analogies (K.C. Rea)  (Feb. 4, 2002)

Metaphorical Observations (E. Sickafus)  (Jul. 31, 2001)

USIT Development and Its Evolution (E. Sickafus, T. Nakagawa)  (Mar. 23, 2001)

[Historical]  Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving: ARIZ  (H. Kawashima, 1986) (Feb. 9, 2000) (Mar. 23, 2000)

TRIZ and Total Product Development: New Millenium Status Report  (D. Hoerner, J.F. Kowalick) (Dec. 15, 1999)

TRIZ for the Creativity of Engineers (H. Ueda) (Nov. 15, 1999)

On the Basic Program "Creativity Methodologies for Problem Solving and Decision Making" Being Taught by the CSTC, Vietnam (Phan Dung) (Jul. 8, 1999)

TRIZ Application 2: Easy Practice of Applying TRIZ -- Concepts and Application of USIT (Unified Structured Inventive Thinking) (T. Nakagawa) (in "Standardization and Quality Control", Feb. 2013) (May 8, 2013)

TRIZ -- Recent Approaches and Activities in Japan and in the World (T. Nakagawa) (in "Standardization and Quality Control", Feb. 2013) (Mar. 22, 2013)

TRIZ: Problem-Solving Methodology for Innovation (T. Nakagawa) (Nara Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (NAIST), FD Seminar) (Jan. 9, 2012)

Breaking Through the Barriers of Conflict with TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Japan Mechanical Engineering Soc., Training Seminar) (Mar. 21, 2011)

Introduction to TRIZ: Methodology of Creative Problem Solving for Innovation (T. Nakagawa) (Japan Creativity Society, Seminar) (Feb. 3, 2011)

TRIZ: Methodology of Problem Solving for Innovation (T. Nakagawa)("OHM" Journal) (Nov. 12, 2010)

Series of introductory articles: Introduction to USIT: A Simple Method for Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) ("Mechanical Design" Journal, Aug.-Dec., 2007, 5 articles)   (from Jul. 22, 2007 to Dec. 9, 2007)

[1] What is USIT? FAQ (Jul. 22, 2007)

[2] Simple Case Studies with USIT (Aug. 17, 2007)

[3] Problem Definition and Analysis with USIT (Oct. 15, 2007)

[4] Creative Solution Generation with USIT (Nov. 1, 2007)

[5 (Final)] Practices of USIT (Dec. 9, 2007)

Keypoints in Creative Problem Solving with TRIZ (T. Nakagawa)  (Mar. 1, 2007)

Series of introductory articles: TRIZ: Creative Problem Solving Methodology for Innovation (T. Nakagawa) ("InterLab" Journal, 2007, Jan. - Nov.) 

[13] Everyday-life Case Studies of TRIZ/USIT (3) How to Prevent the Staples from Being Crashed (Jan. 7, 2007)

[14] How to Introduce, Apply, and Promote TRIZ/USIT (1) Keys for Managers (Feb. 15, 2007)

[15] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (1) Essence of TRIZ in 50 Words (Mar. 1, 2007)

[16] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (2) 'System': A system of Problems and the Concept of Technical Systems (Apr. 5, 2007)

[17] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (3) 'Fields': A Concept Which Contains Any Form of Force, Interaction, Field, and Energy. (May 6, 2007)

[18] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (4) Ideality and How to Improve It. (Jun. 24, 2007)

[19] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (5) Resources and How to Utilize Them Fully. (Jul. 22, 2007)

[20] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (6) Contradictions and Thier Resolution. (Aug. 17, 2007)

[21] Basic Concepts in TRIZ (7) Basic Scheme of Problem Solving. (Sept. 13, 2007)

[22 (Final)] How to Introduce, Apply, and Promote TRIZ/USIT (2) Case Studies Recenltly Published. (Nov. 18, 2007)

TRIZ: Innovative Problem Solving Methodology - Its Significance and Current Status in Japan and the World (T. Nakagawa) (Transdisciprinary Federation of Sci. & Tech., Technical Symosium 2006) (May 9, 2006)

Series of introductory articles: TRIZ: Creative Problem Solving Methodology for Innovation (T. Nakagawa) ("InterLab" Journal, 2006, Jan. - Dec.)  (Jan. 13, 2006)

[1] What is TRIZ? FAQ  (Jan. 13, 2006)

[2] History of TRIZ (1) Development in the Ex-USSR (Feb. 22, 2006)

[3] History of TRIZ (2) Further Development in USA and Europe (Mar. 6, 2006)

[4] History of TRIZ (3) Acceptance and Penetration in Japan and Korea (Apr. 4, 2006)

[5] Everyday-life Case Studies (1) How to Fix the String Found Shorter Than the Needle (May 9, 2006)

[6] Everyday-life Case Studies (2) How to Prevent from Shoplifting in A Bookstore (Jun. 6, 2006)

[7] TRIZ Utilizes Knowledge Bases (1) Overview of TRIZ Knowledge Bases and Software Tools (Jul. 4, 2006)

[8] TRIZ Utilizes Knowledge Bases (2) Database of Scientific and Technical Principles (Effects) (Sept. 6, 2006)

[9] TRIZ Utilizes Knowledge Bases (3) Knowledge Base of Trends of Technical System Evolution (Sept. 6, 2006)

[10] TRIZ Utilizes Knowledge Bases (4) Knowledge Base from Target Function to Solution Means (Oct. 4, 2006)

[11] TRIZ Utilizes Knowledge Bases (5) '40 Inventive Principles': How to Learn and How to Use Them (Nov. 1, 2006)

[12] TRIZ Utilizes Knowledge Bases (6) 'Contradiction Matrix' for Obtaining Recommendations of Inventive Principles (Nov.29, 2006)

Series of introductory articles:: Aha! the Method: TRIZ Up-to-Date (T. Nakagawa) ("Nikkei Monozukuri" Journal, 2005, May - Aug.)

[3] Refreshing TRIZ Knowledge bases (Jul.20, 2005)

[4] Essence of TRIZ Way of Thinking (Jul. 29, 2005)

[5] Overall Process of Problem Solving in TRIZ/USIT (Aug. 28, 2005)

[6 (Final)]: Practices of Simplified TRIZ by Use of USIT (Oct. 26, 2005)

Introduction to TRIZ/USIT Methodology for Creative Probelm Solving (T. Nakagawa) ("Value Enginering" Journal) (Jun. 22, 2005)

Creative Problem Soloving in USIT (T. Nakagawa) (Technology & Information Inc., Seminar) (Mar. 18, 2005)

Understanding and Application of TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Technology & Information Inc., Seminar) (Mar. 18, 2005)

Problem Solving Methodology for Innovation: TRIZ/USIT: Its Philosophy, Methods, Knowledge bases, and Software tools (T. Nakagawa) (Knowledge Creation Support Systems Symposium 2004) (Mar. 3, 2004)  (Aug. 26, 2004)

Brief Guide to Nakagawa's TRIZ/USIT Articles (T. Nakagawa)(Feb. 18, 2003)

Current Research Trends in TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Japan IM Users Group Meeting 2002)  (Sept. 18, 2002)

Introduction to TRIZ: A Technological Philosopy for Creative Problem Solving (Japan Creativity Society Annual Meeting 2001) (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 16, 2001) (Jan. 7, 2002)

Essence of TRIZ in 50 Words (T. Nakagawa) (May 22, 2001)

Lets Learn 'TRIZ'! -- a Methodology for Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) (Plant Engineers Journal, Aug. 1999) (Sept. 6, 1999) (Oct. 1, 1999)

Introductory articles: Solving Problems and Achieving Tasks with TRIZ!! Perspectives and Applications of TRIZ (T. Hayashi, M. Sawaguchi, T. Nakagawa, S. Arita, K. Tsuwako, K. Inoue, K. Hasegawa, and T. Kamimura)   (Feb. 20; Mar. 22; May 8, 2013)

The Role of TRIZ -- Techniques of Problem-Solving and Task-Achieving in the Design and Development Processes (T. Hayashi) (Feb. 20, 2013)

What is TRIZ -- Its Basic Concepts and Principal Tools (M. Sawaguchi) (Mar. 22, 2013)

TRIZ Application 1: Innovative Solution to Technological Problems by Effective Use of TRIZ (S. Arita, K. Tsuwako) (May 8, 2013)

TRIZ Application 3: Integral Use of TRIZ and VE for Creating New Values -- Development of Comfortable Toilet Spaces in Railway Cars (K. Inoue)   (May 19, 2013)

TRIZ Application 4: Strategic Application of TRIZ for Constructing Intellectual Properties for Winning in Business (K. Hasegawa) (May 19, 2013)

TRIZ Application 5: Application of TRIZ to Risk Management for Avoiding Unexpected Dangers (T. Kamimura)   (May 19, 2013)

A Brief History of TRIZ (V. Souchkov) (Nov. 16, 2008)

Generification in USIT (E. Sickafus, 1997)  (Oct. 1, 2002)

Israeli SIT (R. Horowitz): 

(1) From TRIZ to ASIT in 4 Steps (Sept. 11, 2001)

(2) Five Thinking Tools (Dec. 10, 2001) 

(3) New Product Development (Dec. 10, 2001)

Four Views on TRIZ (V. Souchkov) (Apr. 1, 1999)

USIT Solution Generation Methods (USIT Operators) -- Simple, Reorganized System of TRIZ (T. Nakagawa, H. Kosha, & Y. Mihara) (Appendix of the paper presented at ETIA TFC 2002)   (Nov. 19, 2002; Note added Dec. 22, 2012)

Simplified version 
Standard version  
Extended version 

TRIZ and USIT Solution Generation Methods -- Cross References (T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 18, 2002) (Apr. 3, 2003)  [Withdrawn: Apr. 7, 2003 - Dec. 21, 2012] (Reposted: Dec. 22, 2012)  

[1] TRIZ: 40 Inventive Principles (Salamatov's textbook) -- Cross references to USIT Operators (T. Nakagawa)   (Reposted: Dec. 22, 2012)  

[2a] TRIZ: 76 Inventive Standards (Salamatov's textbook) -- Cross references to USIT Operators (T. Nakagawa)   (Reposted: Dec. 22, 2012)

[2b] TRIZ: Inventive Standards (Mann's textbook) -- Cross references to USIT Operators (T. Nakagawa) (Reposted: Dec. 22, 2012)

[3] TRIZ: Trends of System Evolution (Mann's textbook) -- Cross references to USIT Operators (T. Nakagawa) (Reposted: Dec. 22, 2012)

[4] Sickafus' 21 Heuristics-- Cross references to USIT Operators (H. Kosha, T. Nakagawa) (Reposted: Dec. 22, 2012)

 

OTSM Introductory Seminar: General Theory on Powerful Thinking (OTSM): Digest of Evolution, Theoretical Background, Tools for Practice and Some Domain of Application (N. Khomenko), (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2010) (Sept. 19, 2011)

TRIZ Tales Animation in Japanese: TETRIS Project for TRIZ Education at Schools (G. Altshuller; G. Cascini; H. Flosser; K. Miyanishi, T. Nakagawa) (Oct. 12; Oct. 27, 2009)

An Illustrated Course Material: Hierarchical TRIZ Algorithms (L. Ball; Japanese translation by T. Takahara, T. Nakagawa) ('Detailed' parts) (since Jan. 7, 2007, finished: Jul. 22, 2007)

Announcement: CD-R Edition now available (Nov. 1, 2007)

A. Discovery of Market (Jan. 7, 2007)

B. Clarify the System Functions(Jan. 22, 2007)

C. Identify the Physical Phenomena(Jan. 22, 2007)

D. Identify the System Objects(Jan. 22, 2007)

E. Simplify the System (IFR)(Feb. 15, 2007)

F. What is the Main Problem? (Apr. 5, 2007)

G. What Causes the Problem? (Apr. 5, 2007)

H. Turn Object Knobs to Fix the Problem (Apr. 5, 2007)

I. Solving Contradictions (May 6, 2007) (May 23, 2007)

J. Implement the Solution (Jul. 22, 2007 )

K. Appendix: Idealizing Functions. (Feb. 15; Mar. 1 , 2007)

L. Appendix: Table of Knobs. (Jun. 24 , 2007)

M. Appendix. System Evolution (Jul. 22, 2007 )

N. Appendix. Miscellaneous (Jul. 22, 2007 )

An Illustrated Course Material: Hierarchical TRIZ Algorithms (L. Ball; Japanese translation by T. Takahara, T. Nakagawa) (Introduction and 'Simplified' parts) (since Feb. 22, 2006)

Introduction   (Feb. 22, 2006)
A. Discovery of Market (Feb. 22, 2006)
B. Clarify the System Functions
C. Identify the Physical Phenomena
D. Identify the System Objects (Mar. 6, 2006)
E. Simplify the System (IFR) (Apr. 4, 2006)
F. What is the Main Problem (Apr. 4, 2006)
G. What Causes the Problem (Apr. 4, 2006)
H. Turn Object Knobs to Fix the Problem (May 9, 2006)
I. Resolving Resulant Contradictions (Jul. 4, 2006)
J. Implement the Solution (Sept. 6, 2006)
K. Appendix. Idealizing Functions
L. Appendix.Table of Knobs
M. Appendix. System Evolution
N. Appendix. Miscellaneous (Sept. 6, 2006)

eBook: USIT: An Overview (E. Sickafus, 2001) (Jap. trans. K. Kawamo, S. Koshimizu, T. Nakagawa)  (Oct. 18, 2004)

CID Course for Children: Course of Creative Imagination Development (CID): Guide-Books and Workbooks for 1-3 Grades (N.V. Rubina, 1998-99, Engl. transl. I. Dolina, ed. T. Nakagawa) (from Jan. 30, 2001 to Feb. 19, 2002)

Grade 1, Semester 1  (Fairy Tales School)  (Jan. 30; Feb. 28, 2001)

Grade 1, Semester 2  (Fairy Tales School)  (May 8, 2001)

Grade 2, Semester 1 (Fantasy City) (May 17, 2001)

Grade 2, Semester 2 (Fantasy City)  (Sept. 11. 2001)

Grade 3, Semester 1 (Planet of Unsolved Misteries)  (Dec. 17, 2001)

Grade 3, Semester 2 (Planet of Unsolved Misteries)  (Feb. 19, 2002)

Lecture Notes: Methodologies of Creative Problem Solving (T. Nakagawa) (A Series of 14 Lectures, Osaka Gakuin Univ., Oct. 2010 - Jan. 2011) (Jan. 22, 2012)

[1] An easy introduction: Flexible thinking necessary for innovation

[2] Three principal approaches of studying and applying science and technology: Starting from observations, from principles, and from problems

[3] Finding the problem, focusing on it, and collecting information

[4] How come up with ideas? Trial-and-error, enlightenment, and creativity 

[5] What are 'Systems': Components and their relations, hierarchy, and technical systems

[6] Analyzing the problem (1) Finding root causes of the problem/difficulty

[7] How to construct and write a report/paper  

[8] Analyzing the problem (2) Analyzing functions and attributes of the technical system

[9] Analyzing the problem (3) Analyzing space and time characteristics; Making an image of the ideal solution

 

[10] Generating solutions (1) Fully utilizing knowledge bases

[11] Generating solutions (2) How to break through the barriers

[12] Generating solutions (3) A system of solution generation methods (USIT Operators)

[13] Case studies of everyday-life problem solving;
Summary of creative problem solving methodologies (1) USIT

[14] Summary of creative problem solving methodologies (2) TRIZ;
Conclusion of the class 

Mini Lecture to highschool students: Way of Thinking for Creative Technology Development (T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ., Open Campus Mini-lecture) (Jun. 24, 2003)

Methodologies for Creative Problem Solving (Osaka Gakuin Univ., 13 lectures, Oct. 2001 - Jan. 2002) (T. Nakagawa)    (Feb. 4 to Jun. 24, 2003)

[1] Introduction:  Methods of Study and Research in Science/Technology -- Experiences and Theories (Feb. 4, 2002)

[2] How to Write a Report (Task of a Report for This Class) (How to Write a Report) (Feb. 4, 2002)

[3] Collecting Information: (1) Collecting Academic Information Through Books and Journals. (Feb. 4; Mar. 28, 2002)

[4] Collecting Information: (2) Collecting Information via Internet (Mar. 28, 2002)

[5] How to Find a Good Problem and Its Focus  (Mar. 28, 2002)

[6] How Ideas Come Up? -- Trial and errors, Enlightenment, and Creativity (May 16, 2002)

[7] What Is a 'System'?  Components and Their Relations, Hierachical Structure,  and Technical Systems (May 16, 2002)

[8] Analysis of the Problem (1) What Is the Difficulty in the Problem and What Are Their Causes? (Jun. 6, 2002)

[9] Analysis of the Problem (2) Analyzing Functions and Attributes in Technical Systems (Jun. 6, 2002)

[10] Analysis of the Problem (3) Characteristics in Space and Time; Making Images of Ideal Solutions (Jun 20, 2002)

[11] Methods for Generating Solutions (1) Active Use of Knowledge Bases (Jun 20, 2002)

[12] Methods for Generating Solutions (2) Methods for Breaking Through (Jul 15, 2002)

[13] Methods for Generating Solutions (3) Systematizing the Solutions and 
Concluding Remarks of the Course (Jul 15, 2002)

Way of Thinking for Creative Problem Solving -- What Are You Going to Do While Your University Days? (T. Nakagawa) (Lectures to Freshmen, Osaka Gakuin Univ.) (Jun. 19, 2000)

USIT News Letters and Mini Lectures (E. Sickafus) (Jan. 30; Apr. 6, 2013)

USIT News Letters (3rd Collection: No. 11 to No. 18) (Jan. 30, 2013)

(11) 'Messy Newspaper Print Problem' - Uniqueness 

(12) Q&A (T. Nakagawa) Problem selection 

(13) Solution technique - Pluralization (1) 

(14) Solution technique - Pluralization (2) 

(15) Solution technique - Dimensionality 

(16) Solution technique - Distribution  

(17) Solution technique - Transduction 

(18) Solution technique - Generification  

USIT News Letters (4th Collection: No. 19 to No. 28) (Apr. 6, 2013)

(19) Causes = Effects ? 

(20) USIT - an Alternative Method for Solving Engineering-Design Problems: Bar Hopping Problem  

(21) ibid: How to Invent   

(22) ibid: ibid: Drinking Vessel Problem; Q&A onTransduction  

(23) ibid: ibid: ibid: Constructing the CAF Table  

(24) ibid: ibid: ibid: Inventing New Concepts with the CAF Table  

(25) ibid: ibid: ibid: Discussion on the CAF Table   

(26) ibid: ibid: ibid: Inventing New Concepts; Discussion on Summarizing Solution Concepts  

(27) ibid: ibid: Discussion on Post-USIT Evaluation Process  

(28) ibid: ibid: Discussion on the Essence of USIT Procedure  

Heuristic Innovation and its Development (E. Sickafus) (Mar. 30, 2008)

USIT News Letters and Mini Lectures (E. Sickafus) (Jan. 8, 2004 to Jul. 13, 2004) [English PDF posted.] (Jan. 30, 2013)

(1) 'Messy Newspaper Print Problem' - Well defined problem  (Jan. 8, 2004)

(2) Minimum set of objects  (Jan. 8, 2004)

(3) Plausible root causes (1)  (Jan. 28, 2004)

(4) Plausible root causes (2)  (Jan. 28, 2004)

(5) Completion of well defined problem (Mar. 3, 2004)

(6) Listing up intuitive solutions  (Mar. 3, 2004)

(7) Problem analysis - Close world diagram (Jul. 13, 2004)  

(8) Problem analysis - Qualitative change graph  (Jul. 13, 2004)

(9) Problem analysis - QC graph (2)  (Jul. 13, 2004)

(10) Problem analysis - QC graph (3) (Jul. 13, 2004) (Jan. 26, 2004)

** Japanese translation restarted see above (Toru, Jan. 30, 2013) **

Teaching Practices: Nakagawa's Seminar Class of 1st-year Students for Learning with "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey: Part 4: Nine-Students' Reports and Nakagawa's Comments (9 Students and T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ.) (Mar. 6, 2012)

Teaching Practices: Nakagawa's Seminar Class of 1st-year Students for Learning with "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey: Part 3: 23 Students' Reports and Nakagawa's Comments (23 Students and T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ.) (Mar. 13, 2011)

How to Prepare and Write Reports: Preparation of the Contents, Building the Structure, and then Writing Sentences (T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ., Bulletine of Cultural and Natural Sciences, 2010) (Oct. 10, 2010)

Teaching Practices: Students Reports: "What I learned and What I thought in the Seminar Class" (Excerpts): Nakagawa's Seminar Class of 1st-year Students for Learning with "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey (Students and T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ.)  (Mar. 11, 2010)

Teaching Practices: Nakagawa's Seminar Class of 1st-year Students for Learning with "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey (T. Nakagawa) (Jan. 3, 2010)

Know-hows of traslation and DTP publishing (T. Nakagawa)  (Jun. 30, 2004)

How to write a report (T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ.) (Feb. 4, 2002)

Train yourself to write in English (T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 27, 1999)

Why Not Install 'Breakthrough Thinking' -- Get Rid of Copycats -- (S. Hibino) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2006) (Oct. 2, 2006)

ET Theory: ce-Dictionary Method (T. Haruyama) (Jul. 29, 2005)

[Classics in Japan:] Methodology of Creative Thinking: Theory of Equivalent Transformal Thinking (K. Ichikawa, 1966) (Sept. 26, 2001)

Malaysia MyTRIZ Conference 2012 (Nov. 6 - 9, 2012 at Penang, Malaysia) Participation Report (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 15; Dec. 12, 2012)

ETRIA TRIZ Future Conference 2012 (Oct. 24-26, 2012 at Lisbon, Portugal) Participation Report (T. Nakagawa)  (Nov. 15, 2012)

Personal Report of Seventh TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2011 (Sept.8-10, 2011, Yokohama) (T. Nakagawa) (Oct. 28; 2011)

General, Outline, Organizing the Symposium  (Oct. 28, 2011)

Personal Report of Sixth TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2010 (Sept.9-11, 2010, Knagawa Inst. Tech., Atsugi) (T. Nakagawa) (Oct. 27; Nov. 28; Dec. 30, 2010; Mar. 13; Mar. 21; Apr. 2; Apr. 14; Apr. 30, 2011) (Finished)

General, Outline, Organizing the Symposium  (Oct. 27, 2010)
Part A. Keynote Lectures by Mahmoud Karimi and by Nikolai Khomenko (Nov. 28, 2010)
Part B. Methodologies in TRIZ (partly: Dec. 30, 2010)(Fully: Mar. 13, 2011)
Part C. Integral Use of TRIZ with Relevant Methods (Mar. 13, 2011)
Part D. Case Studies in Industries(Mar. 21, 2011)
Part E. Promotion of TRIZ in Industries (partly: Dec. 30, 2010) (Fully: Mar. 21, 2011)
Part F. Usage of TRIZ in Education and in Academia (partly: Dec. 30, 2010)(Fully: Apr. 2, 2011)
Part G. Patent Studies and Tools (partly: Dec. 30, 2010)(Fully: Apr. 2, 2011)
Part H. Applications to Soft & Non-technical Areas (Apr. 14; Apr. 30, 2011)
Miscellaneous, Concluding Remarks (Apr. 30, 2011)

Personal Report of Fifth TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2009 (Sept.10-12, 2009, NWEC, Saitama) (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 23; Dec. 6; Dec. 24, 2009; Feb. 4; Mar. 11, 2010) (Finished)  (Sept. 30, 2010)

General, Outline, Organizing the Symposium   (Nov. 23, 2009)
Part A. Keynote Lectures (Nov. 23, 2009)
Part B. Methodologies of TRIZ (Nov. 23, 2009)
Part C. Integral Use of TRIZ with Relevant Mehods (Dec. 6, 2009)
Part D. Case Studies in Industries (Dec. 6, 2009)
Part E. Promotion of TRIZ in Industries (Dec. 24, 2009)
Part F. TRIZ in Education and in Academia (Dec. 24, 2009)
Part G. Patent Studies and Tools (Dec. 24, 2009)
Part H. Applications to Non-technical Areas (Feb. 4, 2010)
Micellneous, Concluding remarks   (Mar. 11, 2010)
Tables of Papers with Links (Sept. 30, 2010)

List of Postings: Japan TRIZ Symposium 2008 (Apr. 21; May 7; Jul. 10; Dec. 30, 2009)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2008 (Nov. 2008, Univ. Twente, Enschede, Netherlands) (T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 2, 2009)

A Report of Japan TRIZ Symposium 2008 (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2008) (Nov. 16, 2008)

Personal Report of Fourth TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2008 (Sept.10-12, 2008, Biwako) (T. Nakagawa)(Oct. 26, 2008)

1. Outline of the Symposium
2. Organization of the Symposium (with some pre-history)
3. Keynote Lectures
4. Invited Talk and Tutorial
5. Methodologies in TRIZ
6. Case Studies in Industries
7. Promotion of TRIZ in Industries
8. Usage of TRIZ in Education and in Academia
9. Patent Studies and Tools
10. Applications to Non-technical Areas
11. Miscellaneous
12. Concluding Remarks
13. Next TRIZ Symposium in Japan; Preliminary Announcement

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2007 (Nov. 2007, Frankfurt am Main, Germany) (T. Nakagawa) (Feb. 8, 2008)

Personal Report of Third TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2007 (Aug.30-Sept.1, 2007, Yokohama) (T. Nakagawa)(Nov. 18, 2007)

1. Outline of the Symposium
2. Organization of the Symposium (with some pre-history)
3. Keynote Lectures
4. Tutorials and Invited Talks
5. Case Studies in Industry
6. Promotion of TRIZ in Industries
7. Usage of TRIZ in Academia
8. Methodologies in TRIZ
9. Patent Studies
10. Applications to Non-technical Areas
11. Concluding Remarks

Personal Report of TRIZCON2007  (Apr. 2007, Louisville) (T. Nakagawa)(Jul. 3, 2007)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2006 (Oct. 2006, Kortrijk, Belgium) (T. Nakagawa) (Jan. 7, 2007)

Personal Report of Second TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2006 (Aug.-Sept. 2006, Suita) (T. Nakagawa)(Nov. 8, 2006)

1. Outline of the Symposium
2. Organization of the Symposium (with some pre-history)
3. Keynote/Invited Speeches including an Introductory Lecture
4. Case Studies in Industry
5. Promotion of TRIZ in Industries
6. Usage of TRIZ in Academia
7. Methodologies in TRIZ
8. Patent Studies
9. Applications to Software Development and Non-technical Areas
10. Concluding Remarks

Personal Report of TRIZCON2006  (Apr. 2006, Milwaukee) (T. Nakagawa)(Jun. 21, 2006)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2005 (Nov. 2005, Graz, Austria) (T. Nakagawa) (Jan. 13, 2006)

Personal Report of First TRIZ Symposium in Japan 2005 (Sept. 2005, Shuzenji) (T. Nakagawa)(Oct. 12, 2005)

1. Outline of the Symposium
2. Organization of the Symposium (with some pre-history)
3. Keynote Speeches
4. Special Session of Presentations by Four TRIZ Vendors/Promoters
5. Introducing and Promoting TRIZ within Industries
6. Methods of Applying TRIZ
7. Case Studies of Applying TRIZ to Real Industrial Problems
8. Closing Discussion and Miscellaneous Topics
9. Nature of the Symposium: 'National OR International' or 'National AND International'

Personal Report of TRIZCON2005  (Apr. 2005, Detroit) (T. Nakagawa)(Jun. 16, 2005)

Report of "TRIZ/USIT Seminar for Industrial Practice" held by Technical Information Institute (Feb. 24-25, 2005, Tokyo) (T. Nakagawa)  (Mar. 18, 2005)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2004 (Nov. 2004, Florence, Italy) (T. Nakagawa)   (Dec. 14, 2004)

Personal Report of TRIZCON2004  (Apr. 2004, Seattle) (T. Nakagawa)(May 13, 2004)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2003 (Nov. 2003, Aachen, Germany)(T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 11, 2003)

Personal Report of TRIZCON2003  (Mar. 2003, Philadelphia) (T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 3, 2003)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2002 (Nov. 2002, Strasbourg, France) (T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 6, 2002)

Personal Report of ETRIA TRIZ Future 2001 (Nov. 2001, Bath, UK) (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 16, 2001)

Personal Report of TRIZCON2001  (Mar. 2001, near Los Angeles) (T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 4, 2001) (Apr. 25, 2001)

Personal Report of TRIZCON2000  (May 2000, near Boston) (T. Nakagawa) (May 8, 2000)

Report of USIT Training Seminar (Mar. 1999, near Detroit, Instructor: Ed Sickafus) (T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 10, 1999)

Personal Report of TRIZCON99 (Mar. 1999, near Detroit)(T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 15, 1999)

Personal Report of the First TRIZ International Conference (Nov. 1998, near Los Angeles)(T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 23, 1998)

Participation Reports of ETRIA TRIZ Future Conference 2011 (K. Makino, H. Izumi, A. Satoh, H. Hasegawa, M. Sawaguchi, T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 5, 2011)

Participation Report of KoreaTRIZCON2010 (Mar., 2010 in Seoul) (M. Sawaguchi)   (Apr. 18, 2010)

Participation Report of ICSI2010 (Jan., 2010 in Taiwan) (A. Ishida)   (Jan. 27, 2010)

Report of 1st Israel TRIZ Conf. (Nov. 2009) (Isak Bukhman)  (Jan. 30, 2010)

A Note on The 2nd TRIZ Symposium in Japan, 2006 (E. Sickafus)   (Jan. 7, 2007)

Announcement: Umakant Mishra: "TRIZ Principles for Information Technology", Japanese Edition, Supervising translator: T. Nakagawa, (Publication Plan, CD-R Edition, SKI, Jan. 2012) (Sept. 7, 2011) (Jan. 22, 2012)

Japanese Translation Project: Mishra's IT & TRIZ Book (3): Japanese Edition Completed!! Will Be Published Soon.(T. Nakagawa and M. Hotta) (Aug. 22, 2011)

Japanese Translation Project: Mishra's IT & TRIZ Book (2): "Collection of Problem Solving Ideas for IT and Software: Classified with TRIZ 40 Invenive Principles" (M. Hotta and T. Nakagawa) (Sept. 8, 2008)

Japanese Translation Project: Mishra's IT & TRIZ Book: "Collection of Problem Solving Ideas for IT and Software: Classified with TRIZ 40 Invenive Principles" (M. Hotta and T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 19, 2007; Jan. 7; Jan 29; Feb. 8, 2008) (Mar. 9, 2008)

Introduction: Umakant Mishra's Draft Edition of "TRIZ Principles for Information Technology" (T. Nakagawa) (Aug. 17; Sept. 13, 2007)

Book review: The Creative Problem Solver's Toolbox by R. Fobes (T. Nakagawa)  (Feb. 7, 1999)

Announcement: TRIZ Textbook produced by the TETRIS Project (TRIZ for School Education) is available.   (Jan. 19, 2010)

Japanese Translation Project: Mishra's IT & TRIZ Book: "TRIZ Principles for Information Technology" (Feb. 8, 2008) (Mar. 9; Sept. 7, 2008)     .

Preface to Japanese Edition (T. Nakagawa)
40 Principle for IT (U. Mishra) 
Introduction (U. Mishra)
Sample chapter: Chapter 4. Asymmetry (U. Mishra)
Preliminary Sample Edition (Sept. 7, 2008)

From the Editor: Southbeach Forum on Southbeach Notation and Modelling: A Forum for Introduction, Communication, and Evaluation (Toru Nakagawa)   (Jun. 9, 2013)

Southbeach Trial & Evaluation Project in Japan: "CrePS-SB Project" (T. Nakagawa) (Jun. 9, 2013)

Easy Use of Southbeach Modeller (T. Nakagawa) (Jun. 9, 2013)

From the Editor: Site Search in the "TRIZ Home Page in Japan" (Toru Nakagawa)   (Feb. 20, 2013)

From the Editor: General Index of this site has been revised (Toru Nakagawa)   (Jan. 9, 2013)

From the Editor: Message for the New Year 2013 (Toru Nakagawa)   (Jan. 9, 2013)

How to Nurture and Develop Innovative Talent? (T. Nakagawa) (Malaysia TRIZ Conf. 2012, Panel presentation) (Dec. 12, 2012)

What Should We Do for TRIZ to Penetrate into Younger People? (T. Nakagawa) (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2012) (Dec. 5, 2012)

Editorial: "TRIZ Home Page in Japan" Operation Policy (T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 9, 2012)

Message from the Editor: On Retiring Osaka Gakuin University (T. Nakagawa) (Apr. 9, 2012)

Visiting Iran for PSST2012 Conference, February 2012 (T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 31, 2012) (Apr. 9, 2012)

Current Situations and Information Sources of TRIZ (T. Nakagawa) (Aug. 22, 2011)

Current Situations in Japan after the March 11 Disaster: Information Sources and Notes (T. Nakagawa) (May 19, 2011)

Sad News: Mr. Nikolai Khomenko Passed Away on Mar. 27, 2011 (Apr. 2, 2011)

From the Readers: On The East Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Power Plants: Editor's Message; Messages from Overseas (T. Nakagwa and 52 Readers from Overseas) (Mar. 23; Apr. 2; Apr. 15; May 8, 2011)

Proposal: Global Network of Public Web Sites in TRIZ: A Proposal for Building A Global TRIZ Community (3) (T. Nakagawa) (ETRIA TFC 2010, Poster presentation) (Oct. 27, 2010)

Toru Nakagawa's Mission Statement (T. Nakagawa) (Osaka Gakuin Univ., Seminar Class IB) (Jan. 3, 2010)

Suggestion of Several Activities To Do for TRIZ in the Current Severe Situations (T. Nakagawa) (Jun. 16, 2009)

Proposal: Global Network of Public Web Sites in TRIZ: A Proposal for Building Global TRIZ Community (2) (T. Nakagawa) (Nov. 16, 2008)

From the Editor: Proposal: Global Network of Public Web Sites in TRIZ: A Proposal for Building Global TRIZ Community (T. Nakagawa)  (May 25, 2008)

From the Editor: The Role of "TRIZ Home Page in Japan": Towards a Public Site (T. Nakagawa)  (Nov. 1, 2007)

Introduction to the Update of "TRIZ Home Page for Students by Students (T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 19, 2007)

Introduction:  "TRIZ Home Page by Students for Students" (T. Nakagawa) (Mar. 17, 2006)

Proposal of a Collaborative Study: Study of Patents with TRIZ and Study of TRIZ with Patents (T. Nakagawa) (Oct. 26, 2005; Dec. 21, 2005)

Discussion: What is the essence of TRIZ?  Isn't the introduction of USIT disturbant for TRIZ promotion? (T. Nakagawa)  (Jan. 24, 2001)

Q&A: "How to Define Problems in USIT"  (E. Ootsuki; T. Nakagawa)  (Jul. 3, 2000)

Report of A Personal Trip to TRIZ Mother Countries (Russia & Belarus, Aug. 1999) (T. Nakagawa) (Aug. 23, 1999) (Sept. 9, 1999)

Necessity of more 'Tsukuri (Creation)' in Education in Japan in contrast to the currently overweighed 'Manabi (Learning)' (K. Yumino) (Jul. 3, 2012)

Messages from Readers: On One-year Anniversary of the 3.11 Japan Disaster and on the Occasion of Professor Nakagawa's Retirement from Osaka Gakuin University   (Mar. 23; Apr. 9, 2012)

From Encountering TRIZ to Deeper Understanding (My TRIZ Learning History): Towards a Unified Methodology of Problem Solving for Resolving Various Contradictions (Y. Hasegawa) (Dec. 5, 2011)

Interview: First-time Experience of Participating and Presenting in English at International Conference, ETRIA TFC 2011, Ireland (A. Sato; T. Nakagawa) (Dec. 5, 2011)

From Readers: Congratulations to the 13th Anniversary of "TRIZ Home Page in Japan". (M. Karimi) (Nov. 13, 2011)

Communication: TRIZ Situations in China (X-Y. Zhou) (Nov. 13; Dec. 5., 2011)

Research and Popularization of TRIZ in Mainland China: Situations and Problems (G.Chen) (in Chinese) (Dec. 5, 2011)

TRIZ Statement Paper (W. Sallaberger) (Sept. 30, 2010)

Follow-up Discussions: on "Current Status and Future Directions for TRIZ"   (May 16; Oct. 10, 2010)

Discussions (1) May 2010
- Comments (E. Domb) (May 16, 2010)
To make dialectics and TRIZ science (T. Takahra)   (Oct. 10, 2010)

Issues for TRIZ: The Journey So Far and the Way Forward for TRIZ (S.S. Arshad) (May 9, 2010)

Communication: TRIZ Activities in Iran (2) Applying TRIZ for Promotion of TRIZ (M. Karimi) (Mar. 24, 2010)

Communication: TRIZ Activities in Iran (M. Karimi) (Feb. 22; Mar. 13, 2010)

Comments on “Extension of USIT in Japan: A New Paradigm for Creative Problem Solving” Toru Nakagawa (E. Sickafus)   (Sept. 18, 2008)

Letters from Readers:   (Jan. 29, 2008)

On "Application of TRIZ to Manufacturing Precess (Y. Koga)" (K. Tsumagari)
Just like I won a million dollar lottery (K. Miyanishi)

Discussion: Introducing TRIZ into Thailand (K. Suparnpongs et al) and Discussions (Japan TRIZ Symp. 2007)   (Nov. 18, 2007)

Communication: Practice and Application on TRIZ in China (Zhao XJ.)  (Nov. 16, 2004) 

Letters from Readers and Q&A: How to introduce and proliferate TRIZ/USIT in an industry (H. Kosha; T.Nakagawa) (Oct. 21, 2003) 

Letters from Readers: Start learning TRIZ/USIT in agricultural area (A. Takeuchi)  (Dec. 10, 2001)

Q&A: How to learn USIT (T. Nakagawa; E. Sickafus)  (Sept. 26, 2001)

Q&A: How to start up a USIT Program in a company (M. Smith, E. Sickafus)  (Sept. 11, 2001)

Letters from Readers:     (Jul. 4, 2001)

Readings for beginners (A. Tokunaga; T. Nakagawa)

On Nakagawa's TRIZCON Report (T. Kataoka; E. Domb; E. Sickafus; V. Souchkov); 

On "Essence of TRIZ in 50 Words" (--, T. Ooura, J.J. Ho);

Beyond TRIZ (J. Kowalick);

On original creativity methodologies in Japan (T. Nakagawa; K. Tanabe) 

Essay & History:  Experiences with My Teacher G. S. Altshuller (Phan Dung) (May 8, 2001)

Letters from Readers: On starting to study TRIZ/USIT (S. Tanaka)  (Dec. 13, 2000)

How to Learn/Teach TRIZ -- A Personal View on Savransky's Book (K. Rantanen)  (Dec. 13, 2000)

Letters from Readers: On Nakagawa's Trip Report (Nov. 1, 1999)

Some comments (S. Savransky);
Cotradiction technology is the core part of TRIZ (N. Khomenko);
TRIZ in Finland (K. Rantanen);
Needs of a method to apply TRIZ more easily (M. Yasuda);
On learning USIT (H. Kosha; T. Nakagawa)

Communication: Minsk TRIZ Center and OTSM-TRIZ  (N. Khomenko) (Sept. 27, 1999)

Communication: TRIZ System Operator (Multi-screen method) (S. Savransky) (Jul. 16, 1999)

Communication: TRIZ and Creativity Education in Vietnam (Phan Dung) (Jul. 16, 1999)

"TRIZ Home Page in Japan" Photo Gallery Is Open (T. Nakagawa) (Oct. 4, 2010)

Collaboration Pages with the Promoters of TRIZ and Related Areas: Aims and Call for Contributions (T. Nakagawa) (May 10, 2013)

Collabo: "Collaboration Pages with the Promoters of TRIZ and Related Areas" Are Started (T. Nakagawa) (May 9, 2010)