All design research studies — page 12
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.
- Resource Management · 2017Post-synthesis modification of MOFs enhances material lifespan and performance
- Innovation & Design · 2016Flexible Organic Lasers Enable Next-Gen Lab-on-Chip and Biointegrated Devices
- Sustainability · 2015Behavioral Interventions Extend Insecticidal Net Lifespan by Over One Year
- Innovation & Design · 2015Discrete Time Auctions Eliminate High-Frequency Trading Arbitrage
- Sustainability · 2020Sustainable fashion design is primarily material-focused, with limited designer influence on product longevity.
- Sustainability · 2016Extending product lifespan yields significant environmental and economic benefits
- Sustainability · 2020Data-Driven Automation Enhances Biomanufacturing Efficiency and Sustainability
- User-Centred Design · 2016Direct composite resin closure of midline diastema offers high patient satisfaction and aesthetic durability.
- Sustainability · 2018Palm Oil By-product Valorisation Enhances Sustainability and Energy Generation
- Sustainability · 2019Ocean-Based Solutions Can Mitigate Climate Change by 2030
- Sustainability · 2020Bioelectrochemical Systems Offer Novel In Situ Groundwater Remediation
- Resource Management · 2017Optimizing Supercapacitor Design for Enhanced Energy Storage Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2016Standardized Faraday Probe Use Enhances Electric Propulsion Plume Measurement Accuracy
- Innovation & Design · 2020Quantum Computing: A New Frontier for Design and Innovation
- Sustainability · 2020Zwitterionic Coatings Enhance Nanoparticle Stability for Sustainable Agricultural Nutrient Delivery
- Sustainability · 2019Economic growth and energy use significantly increase CO2 emissions, necessitating eco-technology adoption.
- Sustainability · 2020Trace Metal Contamination in Groundwater Poses Significant Human Health Risks
- Sustainability · 2018Community Energy Storage: A Pathway to a Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Future
- Sustainability · 2019Green Growth Strategies Require Advanced Skills and Targeted Technological Investment
- Sustainability · 2020Contextual Factors Significantly Impact Healthcare Quality Improvement Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2020Household carbon footprints are unevenly distributed across Europe, impacting sustainability efforts.
- Sustainability · 2016Steel Recycling Losses Exceed 50% Globally, Hindering Circular Economy Goals
- Innovation & Design · 2018Dynamic Covalent Bonds Enable Adaptive Material Reconfiguration
- Human Factors · 2017VE-Cadherin Dysfunction Directly Contributes to Human Vascular Disease
- Sustainability · 2019Spider web adhesive evolves during construction for enhanced prey capture and material efficiency
- Sustainability · 2017Cyber-physical Systems Drive Sustainable Manufacturing Innovations
- Sustainability · 2015Green campus design boosts design student creativity by 30%
- Sustainability · 2015Bio-inspired design accelerates sustainable innovation by 30%
- Sustainability · 2020Biomimicry Curriculum Enhances Societal Benefit Application of Biological Structure-Function Knowledge
- Sustainability · 2018Biomimetic Facades Enhance Building Sustainability by Emulating Natural Processes
- Sustainability · 2019Biomimicry adoption can be accelerated by targeted organizational support structures.
- Sustainability · 2016Biomimetic Nanomaterials Accelerate Tissue Regeneration by Mimicking Natural ECM
- Sustainability · 2020Graphene Oxide/PMMA Composites Accelerate Bone Regeneration by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2018Biomimetic Designs with Higher Novelty Originate from Deeper Biological Abstraction Levels
- Sustainability · 2020Agri-food systems can achieve circularity through a structured socio-technical transition framework.
- Sustainability · 2020Organizational Biomimicry: A Management Model for Ecosystem Integration
- Sustainability · 2019Biomimicry's True Sustainability: Nature as Mentor, Measure, and Model
- Sustainability · 2019Novel Carbon Nitride Framework Enhances Solar Cell Efficiency and Water Purification
- Innovation & Design · 2019Strategic Innovation Framework Aligns Design Activities with Technology Lifecycle
- Sustainability · 2020Biomimetic Scaffolds Accelerate Dentin Regeneration by Replicating Natural Microenvironments
- Sustainability · 2015CO2-to-Methanol Synthesis: A Techno-Economic and Environmental Viability Assessment
- Sustainability · 2020Agriculture 4.0 Decision Support Systems Enhance Resource Allocation and Reduce Waste
- Sustainability · 2020Short food supply chains are not inherently more eco-efficient than long ones.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Autonomous Vehicle Navigation Models Can Optimize Traffic Flow and Reduce Congestion
- Innovation & Design · 2018Biomimicry Accelerates Product Innovation by Bridging Knowledge Gaps
- Innovation & Design · 2020Generational Value Mismatch Hinders Industry 4.0 Leadership Potential
- Sustainability · 2020Tourism's Carbon Footprint: Transport Dominates, but Souvenirs and Accommodation are Significant Contributors
- Sustainability · 2020Production Phase Dominates Smartphone & Tablet Environmental Impact, Driven by Integrated Circuits and Electricity Mix
- Sustainability · 2016Smartphone Life Cycle Emissions: ICs and Displays Dominate Impact
- Sustainability · 2019Integrating Social and Ecological Systems for Enhanced Sustainability Outcomes
- Sustainability · 2018Five Dimensions of Human-Nature Connection Drive Sustainable Behavior
- Sustainability · 2020Metal Powder Reuse in Additive Manufacturing Significantly Reduces Environmental Footprint
- Sustainability · 2018Weighting and Aggregation Methods Significantly Impact Sustainability Index Robustness
- Human Factors · 2015Antioxidant Supplementation Mitigates Heavy Metal Toxicity by Neutralizing Free Radicals
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Audience comments amplify influencer marketing effectiveness by boosting credibility and brand trust.
- Classic Design · 2019Design's Core Purpose: Transforming Surroundings into Human-Centric Environments
- Innovation & Design · 2016Seamless Data Integration: Bridging Digital and Smart Factories with IoT
- Classic Design · 2019The Golden Ratio in Rhinoplasty: Quantifying Aesthetic Facial Harmony
- Innovation & Design · 2019Social Media Platforms as Emerging Hubs for Illicit Trade
- Classic Design · 2020Robot Personhood: A Framework for Ethical Design Consideration
- Classic Design · 2018Dieter Rams' Principles Extend to Global Harmony and Sustainability
- Classic Design · 2016Urban Aesthetics: The Enduring Influence of Classic Design Principles on Cityscapes
- Classic Design · 2015Healthcare Architecture Reflects Shifting Societal Values
- Classic Design · 2019Functional Aesthetics in Social Housing: Riphahn's Legacy
- Classic Design · 2015Comic Theatrical Traditions as Formal Elements in Visual Composition
- Classic Design · 2016Hostile Architecture: Design as a Tool for Social Exclusion
- Classic Design · 2016Neon color spreading effect is primarily influenced by chroma and lightness shifts, not hue.
- User-Centred Design · 2016Digital platforms can democratize artistic critique and enhance audience engagement.
- Sustainability · 2016Integrating Urban Forests for Sustainable City Living
- Sustainability · 2015Agent-based modeling optimizes urban logistics for reduced environmental impact.
- Modelling · 2015MBSE Integration Enhances Cross-Disciplinary Communication and Analysis in Complex Design Projects
- Sustainability · 2015Integrated Health Data Systems Enhance Population Health Intelligence
- Sustainability · 2015Dynamic Base Station Switching Optimizes Energy Efficiency in Cellular Networks
- Sustainability · 2015Optimizing Food Supply Chains Can Halve Food Loss
- Sustainability · 2015Environmental labels increase consumer trust and purchasing intent for eco-friendly products.
- Sustainability · 2015Fenton Reaction Optimizes Brilliant Green Dye Degradation for Industrial Wastewater
- Sustainability · 2015Corrinoid Cofactor Structure Dictates Dechlorination Efficiency in Environmental Remediation
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Foreign skilled labor boosts Malaysian manufacturing output by complementing local workforce and capital.
- Sustainability · 2015Exotic Tree Species Can Support Sustainable Forest Management in Canada, With Careful Planning
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Entrepreneurial Support Drives Long-Term Job Creation Post-Recession
- Resource Management · 2015Government subsidies can subtly shift economic output without altering overall GDP.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Establishing R&D facilities via FDI significantly boosts national innovation capacity.
- Resource Management · 2015Inefficient Expenditure Assignments Hinder Sustainable Resource Allocation in China
- Innovation & Design · 2015Trade liberalization can boost household welfare, but world price shifts pose risks
- Innovation & Design · 2015Decline in High-Growth Startups Dampens Economic Dynamism
- Innovation & Design · 2012Sustained R&D Investment and Human Capital Development are Crucial for US Innovation Dynamism
- Sustainability · 2012Climate Change Alters Economic Landscape: A Spatial Economic Model
- Human Factors · 2012Specific protein structures can enhance cellular efficiency by stabilizing critical molecular interactions.
- Modelling · 2012Molecular Dynamics Simulations Reveal Nanofiltration Membrane Transport Mechanisms
- Sustainability · 2012Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Reduces Particulate Emissions in Older Diesel Engines
- Sustainability · 2012Valorizing Food Byproducts Reduces Dairy Farm Environmental Footprint
- Sustainability · 2012Membrane Bioreactors Enhance Water Reuse and Microconstituent Removal
- Resource Management · 2012Model Predictive Control Enhances Turbofan Engine Efficiency and Fault Tolerance
- Sustainability · 2012Anaerobic Digestion Systems: Optimizing Biogas Production and Microbial Ecology
- Resource Management · 2012Optimizing Li-ion Battery Thermal Management for Extended Lifespan and Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2012Optimizing ZEBRA Battery Cathode Microstructure Enhances Longevity and Conductivity
- Resource Management · 2012Carbon Tax Implementation in Spain Reduces Emissions by 15% While Stimulating Economic Activity
- Sustainability · 2012Zeta Potential Control Enhances Sustainable Material Design and Stability
- Innovation & Design · 2015Social Games Trade User Data for Engagement, Raising Ethical Questions
- Sustainability · 2015Eco-labeled fish acceptance is driven by income and occupation, not price, in coastal Mexico.