The dimension time cost model (DTC) is a creative problem-solving technique that analyzes a problem by maximizing its possible characteristics. Dimension can also encompass other physical characteristics such as temperature, brightness, mass, etc. The DTC model encouragaes creativity by reviewing a system at its potential minimal and maximal points.

The approach is based on the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ).

+ DTC model Limits Real value How does the solution look? Possible solution principle D 0 D ∞ T 0 T ∞ C 0 C ∞

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