This method was created by Fritz Zwicky. This method comprises of many variations, but in design only the Morphological chart is used. This is a chart of many dimensions which results in a solutions matrix. This method relies on four steps
- The problem or brief must be formulated as concise as possible
- Identify all parameters which might occur as part of a solution
- Analyse solutions with regard to the aims and objectives of the brief
- The best solutions are developed and presented at the next level.
The Morphological Chart
This chart shows the various thought process of solutions for a cabinet design.
Parameters
| Components | Store | Protect | Access | Energy Transform |
| A | fixed shelf | open storage | open | none |
| B | pull out shelves | glass doors | horizontal translation | motor |
| C | adjustable shelves | horizontal doors | dual translation | hydraulic |
| D | glass shelf | vertical doors | dual translation | pneumatic |
| E | turntable | slath door | rotation | hydraulic |
| F | rod | folding door | rotation | muscle mechanism |
| G | racks | vertical sliding door | rotation translation | gravity |
| H | drawers | horizontal sliding door | rotation translation | upward force |
| I | baskets | none | lift off support rods | muscle lift |
These types of matrices are most effective when combined with sketches. (A small thumb nail in each solution box)