All design research studies
Every peer-reviewed study in the DesignDex index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Resource Management · 20162D Nanomaterials Enhance Supercapacitor Energy Density by Optimizing Electrode Architecture
- Innovation & Design · 2026Integrating Nanotechnology with Living Systems Unlocks Adaptive and Multifunctional Design Capabilities
- Innovation & Design · 2026Biocompatible Nanofibers Enhance Thermoregulation in Smart Textiles
- Innovation & Design · 2024Italian Furniture Firms Leverage Milan Design Week for Sustainable Transition
- Innovation & Design · 2022AI-powered design agents can proactively identify manufacturing issues early in the design process.
- Innovation & Design · 2024Large AI Models Enhance Reusable Design in CAD Software
- Classic Design · 2002Separating long-term care from medical and social services enhances consumer-orientation and financial flexibility.
- Innovation & Markets · 2002Innovating Pulse-Based Products Can Drive European Market Growth
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Tailoring Meat Store Promotions to Individual Consumer Preferences Boosts Effectiveness
- Innovation & Markets · 2002Direct-to-Consumer Farm Marketing Requires Differentiated Strategies for Success
- Sustainability · 2010Renewable energy adoption is driven by projected growth and cost-effectiveness
- Innovation & Markets · 2002Participant Involvement Profiles Reveal Distinct Market Segments in Sporting Events
- Sustainability · 2005A New Framework for Assessing Project and Technology Sustainability in Manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2005Biodynamic preparations show no measurable impact on soil or winegrape quality compared to organic methods.
- Modelling · 2002Integrated Simulation and Prototyping Platform Accelerates Distributed Algorithm Development
- Innovation & Markets · 2003Regional Preferences Drive Willingness to Pay for Natural Beef
- Final Production · 2007Vacuum brazing at 900°C enables high-temperature fibre optic transducer manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2010Bioenergy Crops Offer GHG Benefits but Pose Trade-offs in Other Environmental Impacts
- Innovation & Design · 2006Strategic Niche Management Accelerates Radical Innovation Adoption
- Classic Design · 2008Local Design Controls Hinder Sustainable Building Practices
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Service Brands Require a Shift from FMCG Branding Strategies
- Final Production · 2009Anisotropic composite properties significantly alter guided wave propagation, impacting structural health monitoring accuracy.
- Innovation & Markets · 2004Consumers Willing to Pay a Premium for Multifunctional Agriculture
- Sustainability · 2009Retailers' In-Store Marketing Undermines Sustainable Consumption Messaging
- Sustainability · 2003Integrating Customer Preferences with Life Cycle Assessment Identifies Key Product Improvement Areas
- Innovation & Markets · 2007Neuroscientific Insights Enhance Market Research Accuracy
- Sustainability · 2009Integrating Life Cycle Assessment into Quality Function Deployment for Eco-Mobile Phone Design
- Innovation & Markets · 2008Consumer knowledge and risk perception significantly alter food consumption behavior during health crises.
- Sustainability · 2005Concrete Pavement's Cement and Steel Production Dominate Upfront Energy Consumption
- Innovation & Markets · 2004Information Costs Significantly Hinder Adoption of Energy-Efficient Technologies
- Modelling · 2002Rapid Prototyping Accelerates Industrial Design Model Creation
- Final Production · 2000Delamination-Free Drilling of Composites Achieved Through Force-Controlled Machining
- Sustainability · 2005Retrofitting buildings offers lower life cycle economic costs and reduced water pollution, despite higher operational energy use.
- Sustainability · 2009Product design can drive sustainable consumer behaviour by bridging the gap between daily habits and environmental impact.
- Sustainability · 2008Source separation in sanitation systems offers potential ecological benefits, but system configuration is key.
- Innovation & Markets · 2003Translating Health Perceptions into Tangible Food Product Attributes
- Sustainability · 2007Standardized Life Cycle Assessment Methods Reduce Environmental Impact Calculation Discrepancies
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Domestic Olive Oil Dominates Albanian Consumer Preferences, Revealing Market Opportunities
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Retailer brand architecture significantly influences consumer shopping intentions
- Sustainability · 2024Edible and Biodegradable Sensors Offer Sustainable Electronic Design
- Innovation & Design · 2025Functionally Graded TPMS Lattices Boost Fatigue Life by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Low-impedance nanocomposites enable durable, high-performance stretchable electronics
- Classic Design · 2024Game Modification as a Catalyst for Design Innovation
- Resource Management · 2024Aluminum foil and original packaging extend goat cheese shelf-life by preserving water activity and gloss.
- Innovation & Design · 2025Automated CAD-CAE Integration Achieves 100% Accuracy in Boundary Condition Assignment
- Final Production · 2025Agricultural waste valorization yields biodegradable films with enhanced tensile strength and reduced water vapor transmission.
- Final Production · 2024Optimizing Surface Roughness in Machining Reduces CO2 Emissions by 15%
- Final Production · 2024Alloying for Crack Inhibition in Additive Manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2024Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI) Simplifies Complex Data for Micro-Irrigation Efficiency
- Final Production · 2023Mode III Delamination Fracture Toughness of CF/Epoxy Composites is 2.1 N/mm
- Commercial Production · 2023Continuous Bioreactor Operation Boosts Biopolymer Productivity by 4x
- Innovation & Design · 2024AI-Powered Collaborative Design Accelerates Structural Engineering Efficiency
- Final Production · 2024Taguchi Method Optimizes PP Cup Lid Extrusion for Reduced Variability and Cost
- Final Production · 2023Carbon Nanotube Yarns Offer Superior Specific Modulus for Aerospace Composites
- Commercial Production · 2023Integrating Industry 4.0 with Lean Six Sigma Boosts Operational Excellence
- Human Factors · 2024Industry 5.0 demands a unified definition of human-centricity to guide ergonomic practice.
- Resource Management · 2023Paper Sludge Waste Valorization for High-Yield Bacterial Cellulose Production
- Final Production · 2025Abrasive Water Jet Machining of CFR-PLA yields 23% smoother surfaces and 15% less taper
- Final Production · 2023Cotton Fiber Length Directly Impacts Nonwoven Tensile Strength
- Human Factors · 2023Collaborative Robots Reduce Physical and Cognitive Strain in Repetitive Assembly
- Commercial Production · 2023Integrating Lean and Digital Technologies Boosts Medical Equipment Production Efficiency by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2025Generative AI Accelerates Design Ideation and Creativity Across Disciplines
- Final Production · 2023CNC Machining Precision for Gears Boosts Productivity and Tolerance
- Modelling · 2024Generative Design and Topology Optimization Accelerate Soft Robotic Gripper Development
- Innovation & Design · 2023Embracing Computational Constraints Drives Sustainable Design Innovation
- Final Production · 2024Gyroid Core Density Significantly Enhances Sandwich Panel Strength
- Final Production · 2024Recycled Aramid Textiles Enhance Cement Matrix Flexural Strength by 11.6 MPa
- Human Factors · 2026Designing for Emotion: Cognitive Load Reduction and Affective Appeal Drive User Experience
- Resource Management · 2024Green Hydrogen Production in Ghana: A Techno-Economic Pathway to Sustainable Energy
- Final Production · 2025CFRTs Offer Recyclable, High-Volume Manufacturing Potential for Aerospace and Automotive
- Commercial Production · 2023Industry 4.0 adoption amplifies Lean Manufacturing effectiveness in food production
- Final Production · 2023Hybridizing natural fibers enhances composite performance and sustainability.
- Innovation & Design · 2024Nano-finishes enhance textile aesthetics and performance, opening new design frontiers.
- Commercial Production · 2023Additive Manufacturing Enhances Lean Production by Minimizing Waste and Boosting Efficiency
- Final Production · 2024Alloying and process optimization significantly reduce cracking in laser-based additive manufacturing of refractory metals.
- Modelling · 2023Multi-material topology optimization yields 20% cost reduction and improved structural performance in iconic building design.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Virtual Agent Design for Older Adults: Tailoring Appearance and Interaction for Enhanced Usability
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Plastic-Free Holiday Marketing: Focus on Avoidance and Environmental Projects
- Sustainability · 2023Circular Economy Principles Can Mitigate E-Waste Challenges in Developing Markets
- Innovation & Markets · 2023SMART communication strategies boost green innovation adoption among street vendors.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Consumer willingness to repair drives the success of 'Right to Repair' initiatives.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Integrated Marketing Communication Boosts Religious Tourism Engagement
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Apple's brand ecosystem drives customer loyalty through emotional connection and lifestyle integration.
- Human Factors · 2023Elevated Particulate Matter in AC Manufacturing Plants Poses Respiratory Risks
- Human Factors · 2023University environments can create significant barriers for wheelchair users, impacting their educational experience.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Influencer Marketing and Online Ads Drive Green Beauty Purchase Decisions
- User-Centred Design · 2023Universal Design Principles 1 & 2 Harmonize with Ecological Design for Inclusive Media
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Digitalization Drives Sustainable Consumption Models in Retail
- Modelling · 2023Finite Element Simulation Optimizes Additive Manufacturing Process Parameters
- Innovation & Design · 2022Parametric Model Variability Hinders Agile Product Development
- Modelling · 2023Additive Manufacturing of Polyurethanes Unlocks Complex Geometries
- Sustainability · 2026Peanut Shell Activated Carbon Achieves 98.9% Cationic Dye Removal in 20 Minutes
- Innovation & Design · 2026Flexible Pressure Sensors: Integrating Mechanisms, Materials, and Applications for Cross-Industry Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 20252D Material Structure Dictates Tribological Performance, Guiding Future Lubricant Design
- Sustainability · 2026Agro-waste biocomposites: LCA reveals nuanced environmental benefits
- Sustainability · 2026Integrating Lean, BIM, and Circular Economy Principles Boosts UK Construction Sustainability
- Final Production · 2025Titanium Dioxide Enhances Textile Fire Resistance and UV Protection
- Final Production · 2025Filtration efficiency of woven screens is significantly reduced by higher flow rates, especially in synthetic materials.
- Sustainability · 2026Chemical modification of cellulose enhances food packaging barrier properties and recyclability
- Final Production · 2026Synergistic environmental aging reduces CFRP composite strength by up to 45%