Design of technical systems implies either optimisation or inventive problems resolution. Resolution tools and methods exist for each kind of problems. Each family of resolution tools uses specific models for problem statement. A generic model that fits both kinds of problems has been defined, the Generalized System of Contradictions model. In border of this model a problem can be stated when n...

There exist two kinds of problem resolution in the design of technical systems: the optimization resolution tools are appropriate for routine design whereas inventive resolution tools are appropriate for innovative and creative design. In general, the problems are tackled first by an optimization approach and, if no solution is found, inventive approaches are used to solve the problem. Previous...