All design research studies — page 135
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.
- User-Centred Design · 2010Dashboard design for cultural heritage collections enhances user understanding
- Human Factors · 20113D Head Scanning Reveals 40% of Chinese Users Experience Poor Fit in Head-Worn Products
- Innovation & Design · 2014European Capitals of Culture Drive Significant Cultural Tourism Growth
- Classic Design · 2013Golden Proportion in Dental Aesthetics: A Framework for Harmonious Tooth Design
- Classic Design · 2014Golden Proportion guides dental remodeling for enhanced smile aesthetics
- Classic Design · 2015Strategic Color Palettes Enhance High School Library Reading Atmosphere
- Innovation & Design · 2014Expertise and background significantly alter design creativity assessments
- Classic Design · 2010Aesthetic Response as a Mechanism for Perceptual Agility
- User-Centred Design · 2013Collaborative Design Processes Enhance Creative Output in Foundational Design Education
- Classic Design · 2011The enduring appeal of 'classic' design lies in its ability to embrace contradiction.
- User-Centred Design · 2011Radial Menu Design Boosts Selection Speed by 20-30%
- Classic Design · 2010Figure-Ground Drawings as a Conceptual Tool for Urban Design Praxis
- Classic Design · 2011Clichéd Music Use in Film Risks Semantic Impoverishment of Classic Compositions
- Classic Design · 2011Chick Lit's Enduring Appeal: Form, Function, and Cultural Resonance
- Innovation & Design · 2012Social Capital and Institutional Frameworks Drive Economic Cooperation in Member-Owned Organizations
- Classic Design · 2014Digital Games Evolving Towards Art: A Study in Cultural Legitimation
- Sustainability · 2013Perceived impacts of heritage tourism shape sustainable built environments
- Classic Design · 2010Hegemonic Party Resilience: Strategic Coordination and Institutionalization
- Classic Design · 2011Heritage Conservation Districts Drive Community Revitalization by Anchoring Identity
- Classic Design · 2012Challenging Essentialist Depictions of Indigenous Identity in Design
- Classic Design · 2010Secondhand Goods Drive Social Mobility and Consumption in Georgian England
- Classic Design · 2011National Identity Shapes the Preservation of Educational Architecture
- User-Centred Design · 2015Parental socio-emotional support boosts early reading skills by 15%
- Innovation & Design · 2013Actor-Centric Coalitions Drive Social Assistance Innovation
- Human Factors · 2013Nanoparticle Exposure Poses Significant Occupational Health Risks
- Classic Design · 2011Public space design can reinforce social stratification
- Innovation & Design · 2014Social Construction of Baby Product 'Needs' Drives Consumption
- Resource Management · 2010Pine Needle Extract Inhibits Gut Microorganism Growth
- Human Factors · 2014Daily mobility patterns significantly influence the impact of environmental factors on recreational walking.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Local Context Amplifies Ecosystem Service Awareness
- User-Centred Design · 2012Authentic Assessments Boost First-Year Art Student Engagement by 30%
- Classic Design · 2013Political Discourse Shapes Perceptions of 'Europe' in Ukrainian Media
- Innovation & Design · 2014Digital Transition Demands New Skillsets for Collection Development Professionals
- Classic Design · 2014Rasa Theory: A Nuanced Framework for Understanding Aesthetic Response
- Innovation & Markets · 2011Framing Discounts Increases Perceived Value and Purchase Intent
- Classic Design · 2010Nationalistic cultural organizations often emerge as imitations of foreign models, adapted to local contexts.
- Sustainability · 2015Integrated Facades Enhance Building Energy Conservation by 30%
- Final Production · 20103D X-ray Tomography Reveals Oxide Bifilm Behaviour in Solidifying A356 Alloy
- Final Production · 2010Optimizing Al-Si Alloy Machinability Through Microstructure Control
- Final Production · 2007Casting Simulation Software Reduces Trial-and-Error in Production
- Final Production · 2009Nanopatterned back reflectors boost thin-film solar cell efficiency by 38%
- Resource Management · 2003Recycled Asphalt Pavements Reduce Environmental Impact and Costs
- Sustainability · 2000Life-Cycle Assessment Software Optimizes Building Product Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2009Great Salt Lake: A Viable Source for Magnesium Production
- Final Production · 2002Laser Sintering Accelerates Metal Tooling Production by 50%
- Final Production · 2002DNA Polymerase Fidelity Impacts Product Integrity
- Final Production · 2007Contact material and device area significantly alter single-molecule electrical conductivity
- Final Production · 2009Strain-isolated mesh circuits enable high-performance electronics on flexible and porous substrates
- Final Production · 2009Intense Pulsed Light Sintering Achieves Bulk Copper Resistivity in Printed Electronics
- Final Production · 2008Nanochannel Fabrication Enables Novel Biomolecule Separation
- Final Production · 2009Nanomaterial Properties Enhance Neural Interface Longevity and Functionality
- Final Production · 2006Single-crystal organic semiconductors enable high-performance transistors by minimizing disorder
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Family financial resilience improved between 2001 and 2004.
- Final Production · 2009Non-thermal plasma enhances polymeric biomaterial surface properties for advanced medical applications
- Final Production · 2007Ligand Chemistry Dictates Nanoparticle Self-Assembly for Advanced Material Properties
- Final Production · 2007Nanoimprint Lithography Achieves Sub-Diffraction Limit Resolution Through Mechanical Deformation
- Final Production · 2005Optimized Welding Sequence Reduces Laser Diode Module Distortion by 25%
- Final Production · 2010Nanowire Joining Techniques Enable Miniaturization and Enhanced Device Performance
- Final Production · 2009Optimizing Ornithopter Wing Structure for Lightweight Durability
- Final Production · 2009Steel Plate Shear Walls Offer High Seismic Resilience and Energy Dissipation
- Final Production · 2004Optimizing Friction Stir Welding for Polymers: Microstructure Dictates Flexural Strength
- Final Production · 2002Photothermal actuation of shape memory polymers requires precise optical coupling for medical devices
- Final Production · 2008Bismuth Titanate Transducers Offer Superior High-Temperature Performance
- Final Production · 2004Fusion bonding offers superior joining strength for thermoplastic composites compared to mechanical fastening or adhesive bonding.
- Final Production · 2006Advanced Composite Materials Enable Hypersonic Flight at Over 3000°F
- Final Production · 2002Low-rigidity titanium alloy (Ti–29Nb–13Ta–4.6Zr) matches or exceeds Ti–6Al–4V ELI in mechanical strength while offering superior bone integration.
- Final Production · 2010Self-healing polymers can restore material integrity, extending product lifespan.
- Final Production · 2010Microbial α-amylase: A Versatile Biocatalyst for Starch Conversion
- Innovation & Design · 2009Legitimacy and Technical Efficiency: The Dual Drivers of Organizational Survival
- Sustainability · 2005Commercialization Threatens Homegarden Biodiversity
- Final Production · 2009Precursor Choice Dictates Carbon Fiber Performance and Processing
- Sustainability · 2003Forest resources can be a pathway out of poverty, not just a safety net.
- Final Production · 2006Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) v4: A Tool for Predicting Fire Spread in Complex Environments
- Final Production · 2008LTCC Materials Enable Miniaturized, High-Frequency Electronic Components
- Final Production · 2005Material properties are dictated by atomic structure and bonding.
- Final Production · 2007Date Palm Cultivars Offer Diverse Material Properties for Design Applications
- Final Production · 2005Glass formation, crystallization, and phase separation significantly impact material properties.
- Final Production · 2003Biodegradable Polymers Offer Tailored Mechanical Properties for Advanced Tissue Engineering
- Final Production · 2007Catalytic Bleaching of Cotton Enhances Fiber Properties and Reduces Degradation
- Final Production · 2010Plasma Surface Modification Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Separator Performance
- Final Production · 2007Optimizing cellulosic fiber flocculation for enhanced paper uniformity and retention
- Final Production · 2009Traditional papermaking techniques offer foundational insights for modern cellulosic fiber applications.
- Resource Management · 2007Biodegradable Resins and Natural Fibers Create Sustainable Composite Materials
- Final Production · 2009Electrospun Nanofibers Offer Versatile Drug Delivery Platforms
- Final Production · 2002PBO and M5 Fibers Offer Superior Heat and Flame Resistance for Demanding Applications
- Final Production · 2010Scalable Superhydrophobic Surface Fabrication for Commercial Viability
- Final Production · 2010Graphene Reinforcement Boosts Composite Fatigue Life by 1200x
- Final Production · 2007Surface treatment of natural fibers significantly boosts composite strength
- Final Production · 2007Synthetic layered nanoparticles enhance polymer composite performance across multiple applications
- Final Production · 2000Shape Memory Composites Achieve 95% Shape Recovery for Deployable Structures
- Resource Management · 2008Fungal Laccases: Eco-Friendly Catalysts for Sustainable Organic Synthesis
- Final Production · 2006Carbon Nanotube Networks Enable In-Situ Strain and Damage Sensing in Composites
- Final Production · 2010Peptide Self-Assembly Directs Inorganic Nanomaterial Synthesis
- Final Production · 200930nm Uncertainty Achieved in Non-Contact Freeform Optics Metrology for Ø500mm Components
- Final Production · 2009Rational Bézier curves can eliminate CNC contour errors by pre-compensating for machine dynamics.
- Final Production · 2002Anisotropic properties of composite laminates significantly impact structural performance.
- Final Production · 2005CAM Software is Critical for Collision-Free Multi-Axis Machining of Complex Parts
- Final Production · 2010Fuzzy scheduling algorithm boosts CNC machining precision by over 10x
- Final Production · 2007Optimized Quadrotor Frame Design Enhances Flight Stability and Payload Capacity
- Final Production · 2009CNC Correction of Face-Hobbed Gear Tooth Surface Errors Reduces Transmission Errors by 30%