1. Asymmetry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymmetry Asymmetry: is the absence of, or a violation of, a symmetry. A. Injuries after cell division that cannot be biologically repaired, such as a lost limb from an accident. B. Fiddler crabs have one big claw and one small claw. C. Flatfish have evolved to swim with one side upward, and as a result have both eyes on one side of their heads.

2. Segmentation Segmentation involves breaking an object into independent parts or fragmenting things. A. Dividing an object into independent parts i.e. Taking apart a sandwich. B. Making an object easy to disassemble i.e. A two piece fishing pole. C. Increasing the degree of fragmentation or segmentation i.e. Ceiling tiles

3. Local quality http://www.trizsigma.com/blog/2009/08/triz-principle-3-local-quality/ A.Change an object’s structure from uniform to non-uniform, change an external environment (or external influence) from uniform to non- uniform. Use a temperature, density, or pressure gradient instead of constant temperature, density or pressure. B. Make each part of an object function in conditions most suitable for its operation. Lunch box with special compartments for hot and cold solid foods and for liquids. C. Make each part of an object fulfill a different and useful function. Pencil with eraser

4. Cheap, disposable objects http://EzineArticles.com/1088131 Replacing an inexpensive object with a multiple of inexpensive objects, compromising certain qualities such as service life, for instance.

5. Nested doll http://beaglebugle.com/2010/08/04/triz-nested-doll/ 1. Place one object inside another; place each object, in turn, inside the other. i.e. measuring cups 2. Make one part pass through a cavity in the other. i.e. telescoping antenna

6. Universality; multi-functional 1. make a part or object perform multiple functions, thus eliminate the need for other parts i.e. printer/scanner 2. use standardized features. i.e. Koozie