Solve the contradiction instead of splitting the difference
Use contradiction framing to generate innovation options that avoid simple compromise.
A sensor patch must adhere for 72 hours during movement but remove gently for patients with fragile skin. TRIZ contradiction thinking Common trap: accepting a midpoint before exploring whether the conflict can be separated by time, space, condition, or function. Name the contradiction We need stronger adhesion for reliability, but stronger adhesion worsens skin trauma during removal. A crisp contradiction is more useful than a vague goal like "make the patch better." Abstract the conflict The patch needs one property during wear and the opposite property during removal. Abstraction lets the team search for solution patterns beyond medical adhesives. Choose…
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