All design research studies
Every peer-reviewed study in the designdex.org index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Innovation & Design · 2018Supramolecular polymers enable stretchable, self-healing electrodes with superior toughness
- Sustainability · 2017Design for Disassembly in Concrete Buildings Enhances Material Reuse and Circularity
- User-Centred Design · 2020Human-Centered Design: A Tripartite Framework for Healthcare Innovation
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Strategic Sampling Enhances Market Research Generalizability
- Human Factors · 2018Classroom furniture dimensions mismatch student anthropometry by up to 50% in Nigerian universities
- Resource Management · 2016Additive Manufacturing Reduces Material Waste by Enabling Make-to-Order Production
- Innovation & Design · 2020Object-Oriented Principles Enhance Product Design Complexity Management
- Innovation & Design · 2019Parametric and Algorithmic Tools Drive Design Practice Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2020Graphene integration enhances smart sensor sensitivity and selectivity by over 50%
- Human Factors · 2020Optimizing Collaborative Robot Workcells for Enhanced Safety and Ergonomics
- Human Factors · 2015Malaysian Anthropometry Data Optimizes Driver Seat Comfort and Safety
- Commercial Production · 2017Thermal modeling predicts residual stress and distortion in metal additive manufacturing
- Final Production · 2020Optimized Machining Parameters Reduce Power Consumption by 60% in Face Milling and Drilling
- Final Production · 2019Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Extend Composite Creep Resistance by Over a Decade
- Final Production · 2017Femtosecond Laser Structuring Achieves Record Speed and Regularity on Metals
- Innovation & Markets · 2017Sustainable Apparel Launch: Profitability hinges on consumer segmentation and perceived value.
- Commercial Production · 2019Generalized Model for Automation Cost Estimating Systems (ACES) Enhances Profitability in Manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2019Manufacturing-Oriented Circular Economy Strategies Mitigate Material Criticality
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Fear of Missing Out Drives Herd Behavior in Luxury Cosmetics Markets
- Commercial Production · 2019Lean Manufacturing Reduces Steel Processing Idle Time by 3.22%
- Final Production · 2019CMT Additive Manufacturing Achieves Near Net Shape Steel Components for Crane Construction
- Commercial Production · 2020Quantifying Automation's ROI in Lean Manufacturing Boosts Adoption
- Sustainability · 2018100% Wind Turbine Recyclability Yields Significant Environmental Benefits
- Sustainability · 2020Islamic Finance as a Catalyst for Circular Economy Adoption
- Sustainability · 2019Circular Economy Detergent Reduces Environmental Impact by 60% Through Recycled Vegetable Oils
- Commercial Production · 2016Lean tools reduce CNC setup and cycle times by over 4 hours, boosting automotive component productivity.
- Final Production · 2018Fiber-Reinforced Composites Offer Superior Biocompatibility and Customization Potential for Dental and Medical Devices
- Sustainability · 2017Circular Economy Model Boosts Bioethanol Energy Efficiency by 73%
- Final Production · 2017Acoustic triangulation enhances impact localization accuracy on composite structures
- Sustainability · 2020Integrating Sustainability into Business Models Drives Innovation and Competitive Advantage
- Sustainability · 2019Life Cycle Assessment of Biomass Power Plants Reveals Key Environmental Trade-offs
- Sustainability · 2019Integrated Lean Practices and Process Innovation Boost SME Supply Chain Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2017A Lean Assessment Tool for Assembly Line Workstation Design Boosts Production Indicators
- Sustainability · 2016Integrating Sustainability Reporting into Business Model Innovation
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Youth adoption of sharing economy platforms is driven by age, not income or gender
- Sustainability · 2019Circular Economy Index for Pulp & Paper: Portugal Outperforms Spain
- Sustainability · 2019Customer-centric culture drives green innovation adoption in SMEs
- Sustainability · 2020Technology-Mediated Interactions Drive Sustainable Co-Innovation in Service Ecosystems
- Sustainability · 2020A Shared Green Vision Boosts Employee Environmental Citizenship Behavior
- Sustainability · 2019Sustainable choices cascade: initiating one eco-friendly action can encourage others.
- Sustainability · 2020EPS insulation offers the shortest environmental payback period.
- Final Production · 2020Additive manufacturing of Ti-Fe alloys enables ultrafine microstructures for high-temperature applications
- Human Factors · 2019Optimizing lecture hall seating dimensions based on student anthropometrics significantly improves comfort and suitability.
- Innovation & Markets · 2016Mature Technology Firms Can Drive Profitable Growth Through Strategic Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2025AI Integration in Product Development: Early-Stage Focus and Activity Specialization
- Innovation & Design · 2024Mechano-electric conversion fibers enable self-powered wearable textiles
- Innovation & Design · 2026Electrohydrodynamic Printing Enables High-Resolution Functional Patterns for Flexible Electronics
- Innovation & Design · 2024Empowering 'Resident-Experts' to Co-Design Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
- Commercial Production · 2018Strategic Production Alignment: Lean vs. World Class Manufacturing for Optimal Performance
- Human Factors · 2025Tram driver posture simulation reveals moderate to high risk of musculoskeletal disorders across European anthropotypes.
- Commercial Production · 2019Manufacturing Evolution Extends Human Capabilities Through Technological Advancement
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Consumer Boycotts Driven by Trust in Institutions and Information Access
- Innovation & Markets · 2024AI-Powered Predictive Analytics Dramatically Enhances Consumer Understanding and Personalization
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Online Luxury Marketing: Stimulating Desire and Mitigating Risk for College Students
- Commercial Production · 2021Automated Stock Management Reduces Errors and Improves Inventory Accuracy
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Collectivist cultures with low religious commitment exhibit higher impulse buying behavior.
- Sustainability · 2023Tesla's Sustainable Supply Chain Drives New Energy Vehicle Viability
- Sustainability · 2022Pentagonal W-Eco Model Enhances SDG Alignment in Manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2020Biologically-Inspired Design Enhances Environmental Consideration in Engineering Projects
- Resource Management · 2020CRT Glass Waste as a Sustainable Aggregate in Cementitious Materials
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Hema's 30-Minute Delivery Model Boosts Customer Satisfaction and Market Competitiveness
- Innovation & Markets · 2022Positive Price Perception, Product Variety, and Store Ambiance Drive Starbucks Purchase Decisions
- Innovation & Markets · 2021Packaging design for organic vegetables significantly influences consumer preference, with 29% of preference attributed to packaging attributes.
- Modelling · 2021Algorithmic generation of 3D printable puzzle designs optimizes for complexity and manufacturability.
- Resource Management · 2023Lean manufacturing principles can reduce carbon emissions in building material production by 15%
- Innovation & Design · 2022Evolutionary History Enhances Biomimetic Design by Revealing Functional Morphologies
- Modelling · 2022Augmented Reality Models Enhance Real Estate Marketing by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2020Distributed 3D Printing Rapidly Addresses PPE Shortages During Crises
- Modelling · 20223D Printing in Architecture Simplifies Detail Design by Eliminating Joints
- Human Factors · 2023Personal control of light color temperature enhances cognitive performance and visual comfort, but can impair spatial reasoning.
- Commercial Production · 2026Reactor design significantly amplifies photocatalytic hydrogen production efficiency
- Human Factors · 2024Generative AI tools exhibit significant accessibility barriers for users with disabilities.
- Final Production · 2024Hybrid Manufacturing of Copper Parts: ADAM Pre-forming with CNC Finishing for Dimensional Accuracy
- Resource Management · 2026PV energy potential in Turkish hospitals can be significantly impacted by climate trends
- Final Production · 2024Finite Area Method Simulation Accurately Predicts Deformable Membrane Behaviour in Extrusion Blow Moulding
- Innovation & Design · 2024Conductive Hydrogels: A Material Innovation for Next-Generation Wearable Sensors
- Final Production · 2023Shape Memory Alloy Actuators: Material, Form, and Scale Dictate Performance
- Modelling · 2023Anisotropic Elasto-Plastic Model for FDM-Printed Composites
- Classic Design · 2024Regulation by Design: Integrating Policy and Practice
- Modelling · 2023Two-Stage UV Resin Enables High-Strength, Reprocessable 3D Printed Composites
- Modelling · 2024Adaptive Margin Contrastive Learning Improves Global Prototype Accuracy by 9.08% in Heterogeneous Federated Systems
- Final Production · 2023Additive Manufacturing of Ti2AlNb Alloys Achieves Superior Room Temperature Mechanical Properties
- Modelling · 2023Diverse chemical reaction datasets enhance predictive model generalizability
- Final Production · 2024Optimizing CNC Machine Tool Performance Through Advanced Control and Tooling
- Modelling · 2024VR sketching offers spatial visualization benefits in early-stage remote co-design
- Modelling · 2023VR Sketching Skills Gap: Novices Require Training for Effective Early Design Modelling
- Modelling · 20243D Printing Enables Complex Antenna Geometries for Enhanced Wireless Performance
- Final Production · 2023Hybrid Manufacturing: Integrating Binder Jetting and CNC Machining for Complex Silicon Carbide Surfaces
- Resource Management · 2026Optimized NPK fertilization boosts potato yield by 32.79 t/ha in acidic soils
- Resource Management · 2026Adaptive Coastal Management Reduces Uncertainty in Beach Nourishment Projects
- Final Production · 2023WAAM process control is crucial for defect reduction in large metal component manufacturing
- Modelling · 20233D Printing Slashes Prototype Costs and Accelerates Validation Cycles
- Final Production · 2023Additive Manufacturing of Titanium Alloys for Medical Implants: Mitigating Powder Adhesion for Enhanced Biocompatibility
- Modelling · 2023Digital Twin Certification Enhances Product Quality Through Virtual Testing
- Modelling · 2024Generative Design Slashes Quadcopter Chassis Weight by 50% for Enhanced Agricultural Drones
- User-Centred Design · 2023Client Education is Key to Driving Inclusive Design Adoption in Architecture
- Final Production · 2024Additive Manufacturing enables complex copper alloy structures, overcoming thermal conductivity challenges.
- Commercial Production · 2023Continuous flow microreactors enhance HMF yield by 30% compared to batch processes
- Commercial Production · 2024Optimized Electrochemical Systems Increase Hydrogen Peroxide Yield by 700%
- Commercial Production · 2023Integrating Lean Six Sigma and BIM Boosts Off-Site Manufacturing Efficiency