<!doctype html public «-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en»> http-equiv=content-type> TRIZ/TIPS stands for the “theory of inventive problem-solving”, whose underlying principle is to structure problem definitions in order to shorten the time it takes to discover solutions. This tool can assist designers and developers in implementing new product ideas and realizing patentable concepts. Thus, TRIZ/TIPS helps decision-makers increase their productivity in their area of responsibility.