Segmentation
Reduce system rigidity by dividing a problem into independently changeable parts.
Taking Out (Separation)
Remove or isolate a problematic or volatile part so the rest of the system can stay stable and simple.
Local Quality
Allow different parts of a system to have different properties instead of forcing uniformity everywhere.
Asymmetry
Break false symmetry to reduce complexity, cost, or risk by assigning different roles or properties to similar-looking parts.
Merging
Reduce overhead and latency by combining related elements, activities, or responsibilities when separation creates friction.
Universality
Reduce system complexity by making one element perform multiple functions instead of introducing new specialized components.
Nested Doll
Manage complexity by placing systems or components inside others, creating clear containment and layered responsibility.
Anti-Weight (Counterbalance)
Offset negative forces or constraints by introducing compensating mechanisms instead of fighting them directly.
Preliminary Anti-Action
Reduce risk and cost by performing preventive actions before a problem fully manifests.
Preliminary Action
Accelerate execution by preparing critical elements in advance so the main action becomes simple and fast.
Beforehand Cushioning
Absorb shocks and uncertainty by building safety buffers into the system before failures occur.
Equipotentiality
Reduce unnecessary effort by aligning conditions so work does not have to fight against artificial differences.
The Other Way Around (Inversion)
Solve a problem by reversing actions, relationships, or assumptions instead of optimizing the existing direction.
Spheroidality / Curvature
Increase adaptability and robustness by replacing rigid, linear structures with flexible, curved, or adaptive ones.
Dynamics
Allow a system to change its structure, behavior, or parameters over time instead of remaining static.
Partial or Excessive Actions
Achieve better results by deliberately doing less or more than the nominal requirement instead of aiming for exactness.
Another Dimension
Unlock new solution space by moving the problem into an additional dimension instead of optimizing within the same plane.
Mechanical Vibration
Improve performance by introducing controlled oscillation, iteration, or repetition instead of static operation.
Periodic Action
Replace continuous or one-time actions with periodic ones to reduce load, cost, and risk while maintaining effectiveness.
Continuity of Useful Action
Maximize value creation by ensuring the system is always performing useful work instead of waiting or idling.
Skipping (Rushing Through)
Reduce negative effects or inefficiencies by executing certain steps very quickly or bypassing them when their duration adds no value.
Blessing in Disguise
Turn a harmful effect or constraint into a useful feature instead of eliminating it.
Feedback
Improve control and outcomes by continuously feeding results back into the system to adjust behavior.
Intermediary
Reduce coupling and conflict by introducing an intermediate element that manages interaction between parts.
Self-Service
Reduce coordination cost and delays by letting a system or user perform needed actions independently.
Copying
Reduce cost, risk, or complexity by using copies, templates, or simplified representations instead of originals.
Cheap Short-Living Objects
Reduce risk and cost by using temporary, disposable, or easily replaceable elements instead of durable ones.
Mechanics Substitution
Replace rigid, manual, or mechanical approaches with more flexible, informational, or automated ones.
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Transmit force, control, or influence indirectly through flexible, buffered media instead of rigid connections.
Flexible Shells and Thin Films
Protect core elements while keeping the system lightweight and adaptable by adding flexible, minimal protective layers.
Porous Materials
Increase adaptability and resilience by allowing controlled permeability instead of enforcing total isolation.
Color Changes
Improve understanding, control, and reaction speed by making system states and risks immediately visible.
Homogeneity
Reduce friction and complexity by making interacting elements similar in nature, structure, or rules.
Discarding and Recovering
Improve flow and resilience by intentionally removing elements when they are no longer useful, while keeping the ability to restore them if needed.
Parameter Changes
Improve outcomes by changing key parameters instead of redesigning the entire system.
Phase Transitions
Achieve step-change improvements by moving the system into a different operating state instead of incremental optimization.
Thermal Expansion
Exploit expansion, contraction, or elasticity effects to adapt to changing conditions without redesign.
Strong Oxidants
Achieve radical improvement by introducing a more powerful, transformative mechanism instead of incremental enhancement.
Inert Atmosphere
Stabilize sensitive operations by isolating them from disruptive external influences.
Composite Materials
Combine different elements to achieve properties that none of them provide alone.
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