Books on Invention Frameworks

1. "Systematic Innovation: An Introduction to TRIZ" by John Terninko, Alla Zusman, and Boris Zlotin
   • A comprehensive guide to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), explaining its principles and applications.
2. "Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation" by Tim Brown
   • Explores the design thinking approach to innovation, offering practical insights for implementing this human-centered methodology.
3. "Inside the Box: A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results" by Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg
   • Introduces the Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT) method, providing tools for structured creative problem-solving.
4. "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature" by Janine M. Benyus
   • Presents the concept of biomimicry as an approach to invention, showcasing how nature's designs can inspire sustainable solutions.
5. "Six Thinking Hats" by Edward de Bono
   • Outlines the Six Thinking Hats method for parallel thinking, offering a framework for more effective group problem-solving and decision-making.
6. "Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step" by Edward de Bono
   • Introduces lateral thinking techniques to break conventional thought patterns and foster creative problem-solving.
7. "Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques" by Michael Michalko
   • Presents a variety of creative thinking techniques, including SCAMPER, for generating innovative ideas and solutions.
8. "To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers" by Wendie C. Old
   • While not strictly about frameworks, this book provides insights into the Wright brothers' methodical approach to invention.
9. "Edison: A Life of Invention" by Paul Israel
   • Offers a detailed look at Thomas Edison's invention process, which has been distilled into the Edison Method.
10. "The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses" by Eric Ries
    • Introduces the Lean Startup methodology, which, while focused on startups, provides valuable insights for the invention process.
11. "The Innovator's Toolkit: 50+ Techniques for Predictable and Sustainable Organic Growth" by David Silverstein, Philip Samuel, and Neil DeCarlo
    • Provides a comprehensive set of tools and techniques for systematic innovation, including many from TRIZ and other methodologies.
12. "101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization" by Vijay Kumar
    • Offers a wide array of design thinking methods and tools for innovation, organized into a coherent framework.
13. "Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration" by Ed Catmull
    • While not strictly about frameworks, this book provides insights into Pixar's creative process and organizational structures that foster innovation.
14. "The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators" by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clayton M. Christensen
    • Presents a framework of five discovery skills that distinguish innovative entrepreneurs and executives from ordinary managers.
15. "Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant" by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
    • Introduces a systematic approach to making competition irrelevant and creating new market spaces.
16. "The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America's Leading Design Firm" by Tom Kelley
    • Provides insights into IDEO's innovation process, which has elements of design thinking and other creative methodologies.
17. "Conceptual Blockbusting: A Guide to Better Ideas" by James L. Adams
    • Explores various techniques for overcoming mental blocks and enhancing creative problem-solving abilities.
18. "Frugal Innovation: How to do more with less" by Navi Radjou and Jaideep Prabhu
    • Introduces the concept of frugal innovation and provides a framework for creating high-quality solutions with limited resources.
19. "The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation" by Frans Johansson
    • Presents the concept of intersectional innovation, where ideas from different fields are combined to create breakthroughs.
20. "Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers" by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo
    • Offers a collection of games and activities designed to foster innovation and creative problem-solving in group settings.

These books offer in-depth explorations of various invention frameworks, providing readers with practical tools and methodologies to enhance their creative problem-solving and innovation processes.