All design research studies — page 122
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 · 2015Optimized Catalyst Loading Boosts CO2 Conversion Efficiency by 95%
- Resource Management · 2020Biochar from Waste Biomass Achieves Over 80% Dye Removal from Wastewater
- Commercial Production · 2018Lean Manufacturing Adoption in Lebanese Plastics Faces Significant Barriers
- Commercial Production · 2017Lean Six Sigma implementation in higher education yields localized improvements but faces systemic challenges.
- Commercial Production · 2018TPM Implementation Boosts OEE by 74.3% in Snack Manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 20204D Printing: Smart Materials Unlock Responsive Product Design
- Modelling · 2017A Unified Framework for Design Process Models Enhances Research and Practice
- Commercial Production · 2020Takt Production Enhances Construction Flow with Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
- Modelling · 2019Holistic Simulation Models Boost Manufacturing Energy Efficiency by Identifying Bottlenecks
- Commercial Production · 2019Integrating Intellectual Capital Amplifies Lean Practice Effectiveness by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2020Phased Circular Economy Adoption Boosts SME Productivity
- Innovation & Design · 2020Three Visions for Digital Transformation in Construction
- Commercial Production · 2020Integrating Lean Manufacturing with Industry 4.0 Creates 'Lean 4.0' for Enhanced Competitiveness
- Commercial Production · 2018Integrating Management Accounting as a Cultural Norm Enhances Strategic Decision-Making and Profitability
- Commercial Production · 2015Employee 'Tam The' Drives Lean Success in SMEs
- Commercial Production · 2018SMED implementation slashes production changeover times by up to 80%
- Commercial Production · 2020Integrating Lean Tools and Knowledge Management Boosts Sustainable Production by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2020Real-time Digital Twin Integration Boosts Production Scheduling Robustness by 25%
- Resource Management · 2019Quality-assured compost and digestate pose negligible risks for UK bioeconomy applications.
- Sustainability · 2020Community-led water management enhances aquifer resilience by 62%
- Innovation & Design · 2017Automation's Impact on Jobs: A Nuanced Perspective Beyond Hype
- Classic Design · 2018Venice's 15th-16th Century Urban Fabric Reveals Design Principles for Legitimizing Urban Regeneration
- Commercial Production · 2020Standardized work in textile manufacturing can reduce defect rates by 8% and lead times by 32%.
- Commercial Production · 2020TRIZ integration enhances manufacturing process improvement beyond basic brainstorming.
- Commercial Production · 2018Streamlining Healthcare Access: Value Stream Mapping Slashes Outpatient Waiting Times by 68%
- Commercial Production · 2017Integrated QR Code and RFID for Cost-Effective Food Supply Chain Tracking
- Commercial Production · 2017Value Stream Mapping Reduces Waiting Times in Healthcare by Optimizing Process Flow
- Human Factors · 2020Jet lag management in athletes shows low-quality evidence for interventions
- Commercial Production · 2020High-efficiency water reclamation systems can achieve operational costs as low as $0.08/m³
- Innovation & Design · 2020Flagship Construction Drives Place Branding and Urban Regeneration
- Innovation & Design · 2020Thinkering: A Hybrid Approach to Digital Design Innovation
- Classic Design · 2017Social Value as a Compass for Revitalizing Culturally Significant Crafts
- Classic Design · 2019Program Incorrectness Logic: A Complementary View to Hoare's Correctness Logic
- Sustainability · 2020Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse Drives Circular Economy Implementation
- Modelling · 2020Compositional Petri Net Modelling for Process Reachability
- Human Factors · 2019Left ATL Neural Substrate for Social Semantics is Distinct from Emotional Valence
- Modelling · 2019Simulation optimizes photogrammetry for superior 3D reconstruction
- User-Centred Design · 2019Defaulting to Female Voices in Smart Devices May Undermine User Trust and Perceived Competence
- Classic Design · 2019Color's Affective Power: Shaping Perception and Identity in Design
- Innovation & Design · 2018XOD Principles: A Framework for Interoperable Ontology Development
- Classic Design · 2019Visual Coherence and Naturalness Drive Aesthetic Appeal in Coastal Landscapes
- Classic Design · 2020Timeless Urban Park Design Balances Aesthetics, Functionality, and Environment
- Classic Design · 2017Spatial organization in traditional European cities enhances aesthetic appeal through integration and visual connectivity.
- Sustainability · 2017Native UAE flora reduces landscape water demand by up to 70%
- User-Centred Design · 2020Issue-focused hackathons can foster long-term personal growth and social consciousness.
- User-Centred Design · 2020Biophilic Design Matrix Shows Moderate Reliability for Urban Playroom Assessment
- Human Factors · 2020Street Dance Training Enhances Preschoolers' Executive Functions
- Innovation & Design · 2016Digital Tools Enhance Humanities Research and Practice
- Human Factors · 2015Proactive vs. Reactive Inhibition: Age and Gender Impact Cognitive Control
- User-Centred Design · 2016Telerehabilitation platforms can improve physical function and activity in post-transplant patients
- Human Factors · 2018Bidirectional Haptic Interfaces Enhance Embodiment and Cognitive Adaptation in Human-Robot Interaction
- User-Centred Design · 2019Ethnographic research across physical and digital sites requires attention to diverse communication methods beyond spoken language.
- Classic Design · 2019The enduring influence of established design principles on contemporary religious architecture.
- Classic Design · 2020Angular pill shapes evoke energizing sensations, while curvy shapes promote calmness.
- Classic Design · 2020Dental student perceptions of smile aesthetics diverge based on educational stage.
- Classic Design · 2017Novelty in Design: Exploiting Pre-existing Biases for Enhanced Attractiveness
- User-Centred Design · 2016Symmetrical and Centered Compositions Elicit Calmness and Pleasantness in Web Design
- Classic Design · 2020Continuous-cover forestry enhances forest attractiveness by 20% compared to clear-cutting
- User-Centred Design · 2018Wearable Health Tech: Bridging the Gap Between Continuous Monitoring and Personalized Care
- Classic Design · 2019Contextual Text Shifts Gaze and Aesthetic Appreciation in Art Viewing
- Classic Design · 2019Vascular Access Design: Functionality and Form for Optimal Dialysis
- Innovation & Design · 2015Secure Software Isolation: A Novel Approach to Enhance Consumer Device Security
- Commercial Production · 2018Optimized Directory Operations Enhance File System Performance by 1.5x
- Modelling · 2016Monte Carlo Simulation: A Robust Method for Evaluating Control Chart Performance
- Classic Design · 2018Walls as Sublime Aesthetic Objects: Beyond Simple Barriers
- Sustainability · 2020Bioremediation of PPCPs: A Sustainable Approach Underutilized in Water Treatment
- Sustainability · 2017Clear communication of sustainable value drives consumer adoption
- Classic Design · 2019Artistic Beauty Elicits Positive Emotional Responses Regardless of Aesthetic Judgment
- Innovation & Design · 2018Restaurant Day: How Consumer Collectives Drive Market Innovation Through Creative Participation
- Classic Design · 2016Music as a Catalyst for Enduring Cultural Identity in Diaspora
- User-Centred Design · 2016Tactile Engagement Enhances Art Accessibility by Challenging Visual Bias
- Classic Design · 2019Pedestrian preference for curvilinear urban routes over straight paths
- User-Centred Design · 2022Passive Exoskeleton User Experience is Driven by Engineering Design, Usability, and Aesthetics
- Human Factors · 2023EMG-Sensing VR Reduces Stress in Elderly Users by 30%
- Human Factors · 2022Optimizing Chair Ergonomics: Backrest Angle and Seat Height Significantly Impact Musculoskeletal Load
- Human Factors · 2022Optimized chair design reduces surgeon seat pressure by 43% and improves pelvic posture
- Human Factors · 2023Prolonged computer use degrades oculomotor function, impacting visual performance.
- Human Factors · 2023Gaze Visualization Enhances Informal Communication Initiation in Virtual Environments
- Human Factors · 2023Pavement surface regularity and grip significantly impact traveler comfort and effort when handling luggage.
- Human Factors · 2023Ocular surface desiccation from Dry Eye Disease significantly impacts visual function and quality of life.
- Human Factors · 2023Introversion correlates with increased driving stress, particularly under pressure.
- Human Factors · 2023AR instructions reduce task time by up to 15% but increase cognitive load for complex industrial tasks.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Immersive VR enhances communication rehabilitation by bridging therapy and real-world application.
- Human Factors · 2023Two-step driving profiles reduce motion sickness in automated vehicles
- Human Factors · 2023Prioritize Non-Instrumental User Experience in Mixed Reality for Healthy Aging
- User-Centred Design · 2023Wearable features that enhance gameful experiences
- User-Centred Design · 2023Gamification and Narration Significantly Boost VR Engagement with Heritage Artefacts
- Human Factors · 2023On-body touch interfaces achieve >95% accuracy for up to 20 buttons without personalization
- Sustainability · 2023Physical Education Can Foster Sustainable Development Through Eight Key Themes
- Innovation & Design · 2023Fluid Team Membership Enhances Innovation Through Cognitive and Social Integration
- Human Factors · 2023Exoskeletons Reduce Distal Upper Extremity Disorder Risk in Construction
- Human Factors · 2023IMU-based posturography offers a more sensitive and portable method for assessing static balance.
- Human Factors · 2022Body-Transfer Wheelchair Design Enhances Safety and Independence for Functionally Impaired Individuals
- Human Factors · 2023Online labs offer accessibility advantages for students with physical and language barriers, while in-person labs excel in fostering collaboration and technical skill development.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Co-designing educational experiences with neurodivergent students enhances learning outcomes.
- Human Factors · 2023Digitalization of Social Services Enhances Rural Well-being and Accessibility
- Human Factors · 2022Optimizing High-Speed Train Seat Comfort: Stiffness and Angle Influence Subjective Ratings
- User-Centred Design · 2023Trust is a critical moderator for perceived enjoyment in educational technology adoption
- Human Factors · 2022Automated Vehicle Safety Systems Must Exceed Human Driver Performance to Align with Vision Zero Principles
- Human Factors · 2023Enhanced Paper Grip Test (EPGT) Correlates with Lower Limb Strength, Indicating Fall Risk Assessment Potential