Abstract
Creativity is the ability of human intelligence to produce original ideas and solutions using imag ination. The traditional way of solving new engineering problems is the trial and error method (T&E). The number of trials required for the solution may be used as a measure of the problem's difficulty. This paper discusses strategies that can avoid a random T&E search and reduce the difficulty levels of complicated problems. A problem should be formulated in a manner clarifying an existing technical contradiction and demonstrating existing physical contradictions. The ways of removing physical contradictions are found by studying the evo lution of technical systems. The database of methods used for analysis of physical contradictions was accu mulated by studying patents. An algorithm for solving technical problems is discussed. Design of experiment and a response surface analysis significantly reduce the total number of trials in research projects. The combi nation of different approaches effectively reducing the level of difficulty of problems is the theory of solving technical problems. This theory can be taught as any other engineering course, thus greatly enhancing engi neering creativity.
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