Table 10. TRIZEE design tools

No Concept & part element Eco-efficiency element Description Triz principle Description Technical response
1. Dual-function Reduce material Efficient use of resources #22 Blessing in disguise Reducing material use Natural wood material
Extend function and lifespan Adding chair functions #5 Merging Combining one product into two functions Product innovation
#6 Universality Making products with multiple functions Precise and efficient design
2. Unity Increase recycling Combining wood waste to complete components #22 Blessing in disguise Optimizing resource use by utilizing wood waste Natural wood material, precise design
Integrate life cycle principles Considering material and waste sustainability
3. Seat Size Extend product durability Designing according to human body size #9 Preliminary anti-action Preventing unwanted issues, such as breakage Ergonomic dimensions
4. Removal of footrest and addition of backrest Reduce material Using resources minimally #2 Taking out Removing unnecessary parts and selecting needed parts Precise and efficient design, connection construction
TRIZEE: theory of solving problems inventively, eco-efficiency.