All design research studies — page 144
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.
- Human Factors · 2024Rounded typefaces enhance reading fluency by evoking pleasantness through cross-modal taste associations.
- Human Factors · 2018Anthropometric data and pressure mapping predict seat comfort with 95% accuracy
- Human Factors · 2025Augmented Reality Headset Ergonomics Significantly Impact Industrial Usability
- Human Factors · 2020Interactive Vehicle UI Reduces Distraction from Mobile Device Use by 30%
- Human Factors · 2016Optimal Line Spacing and Justification for Web Text Readability
- User-Centred Design · 2023A validated survey instrument for measuring e-commerce website usability from the user's perspective.
- Human Factors · 2022Adaptive Thermal Comfort: Enabling Occupant Control for Energy-Efficient Buildings
- Commercial Production · 2015Thin-Film Solar Charge Controllers Enable Market Entry for Affordable Solar Technology
- Human Factors · 2018Multi-Dimensional and Analog Authentication Enhances Mobile Device Security and Usability
- Human Factors · 2022Targeted parent training significantly boosts open-ended questioning during shared reading for children with hearing loss.
- Human Factors · 2023Night shifts and prolonged monitoring increase remote operator fatigue by 25%
- Human Factors · 2017Industrial Exoskeletons Enhance Worker Performance and Reduce Strain
- Human Factors · 2017Cultural context significantly shapes parental beliefs and experiences.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Long-term vs. Short-term Sport Development Strategies Impact Macroeconomic Growth
- Human Factors · 2025Disability-Inclusive Design: Bridging Healthcare Access Gaps
- Human Factors · 2023VR-based priming can shift students from scarcity to abundance mindsets, enhancing academic performance.
- Human Factors · 2019Teacher preparedness in under-resourced educational environments significantly impacts student outcomes.
- Human Factors · 2018Music Integration Boosts Nontraditional Learner Engagement and Intrinsic Motivation
- Human Factors · 2023Robot-assisted repositioning reduces back muscle strain by up to 24% for nursing staff.
- Human Factors · 2020Optimal classroom temperature and lighting enhance student cognitive performance and reduce stress.
- Human Factors · 2024Increased geometric detail in 3D maps improves landmark identification.
- Human Factors · 2024Physiological stress in 'don't shoot' scenarios exceeds 'shoot' scenarios by 6%
- Innovation & Design · 2020Clarifying Industrial Engineering's Value Proposition Boosts Enrollment and Retention
- Human Factors · 2018Tertiary Authentication: Balancing Security Perceptions and Data Commodification
- User-Centred Design · 2023Algorithmic Personalization of 'Fun' Enhances Gamer Engagement
- Human Factors · 2022Optimizing EVA Power Tool Design: Predicting Hand-Transmitted Vibration Exposure
- Human Factors · 2023Isometric Arm Exertion Modulates Alpha and Beta EEG Activity in Specific Brain Regions
- Human Factors · 2023AI Cobot Trustworthiness in Construction Hinges on Transparency and Financial Clarity
- Innovation & Design · 2022Moray Eel Jaw Mechanism Inspires Novel Robotic Gripping Systems
- Human Factors · 2025Microsoft Hololens 2 enhances assembly training performance with manageable cybersickness.
- Human Factors · 2025Optimizing Snow and Ice Performance Through Tribological Design
- Human Factors · 2017Reducing prosthetic hand operation forces by 20-30% enhances user control and comfort
- Human Factors · 2025Heavier Draw Weights Increase Lumbar Stress in Archers, Especially Females
- Human Factors · 2024Post-stroke hemiplegia alters multi-muscle coordination during standing, impacting balance and control.
- Human Factors · 2025Chin tuck manoeuvre shows moderate effectiveness in improving swallowing function
- Human Factors · 2024Soft robotic systems can achieve enhanced trajectory tracking through integrated repetitive learning control.
- Classic Design · 2019Art-Based Methods Uncover Enduring Cultural Values in Climate-Vulnerable Communities
- Innovation & Design · 2023Geopark Designation Drives Sustainable Tourism and National Branding
- Innovation & Design · 2024Community-driven tourism development enhances destination sustainability and local economies.
- Innovation & Design · 2023Museum business models must adapt to survive disruptive events
- Innovation & Design · 2020State Intervention Drives Cultural Industry Growth Through Strategic Investment and Market Engagement
- Sustainability · 2018Socioeconomic Factors Significantly Influence Rangeland Sustainability Beyond Climate Impacts
- Sustainability · 2023Balancing Tourism Growth with Ecological Integrity
- Sustainability · 2022Community-Based Tourism Drives Sustainable Development in Geoparks
- Classic Design · 2017Ritualistic Design: The Enduring Influence of Tradition on User Experience
- Innovation & Design · 2023Semantic Units Enhance Knowledge Graph Reusability by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2025AI Socratic Paradox: Navigating the Limits of Algorithmic Precedent in Design
- Classic Design · 2024Western-centric design frameworks limit the relevance and sustainability of educational models.
- Classic Design · 2025Classic Narratives as a Foundation for Modern Cultural Empowerment
- Innovation & Design · 2022Musikvermittlung: A Catalyst for Audience Engagement and Aesthetic Experience
- Classic Design · 2022Golden Ratio Proportions Enhance Architectural Aesthetic Perception
- Classic Design · 2021Golden Ratio application enhances logo aesthetic appeal by 20%
- Classic Design · 2018Architectural Styles Echo Musical Eras: A Cross-Modal Design Principle
- Classic Design · 2018Islamic Patterns Elevate Spiritual Aesthetic in Interior Spaces
- Classic Design · 2017Korean Aesthetic Preference Skews Towards Root Ratio, Not Golden Ratio
- Classic Design · 2016Finnish design professionals prioritize originality and functionality in interior wood, while laymen value familiarity and harmony.
- Classic Design · 2022Augmented Reality and GIS Reveal Historical Urban Design Decisions
- User-Centred Design · 2024Openness to Experience Significantly Enhances Perception of Poetic Creativity
- Classic Design · 2022William Morris's Nature-Inspired Patterns: A Blueprint for Enduring Aesthetic Appeal
- Classic Design · 2019Neuroaesthetics: Bridging Brain Science and Art Appreciation
- Sustainability · 2020Regenerative Design: Moving Beyond Sustainability for Restorative Indoor Environments
- Innovation & Design · 2022High-Quality Datasets Accelerate AI Development in NLP and Speech Technologies
- User-Centred Design · 2021Visual Literacy Enhances Design Perception and Communication by 30%
- Classic Design · 2016Early Modern Art's Influence on Philosophical Aesthetics
- User-Centred Design · 2017Loss of control over housing exacerbates mental health issues
- Innovation & Design · 2018Architectural Futures Drive Financial Legitimacy in Public Projects
- Classic Design · 2021Cultural tourism experiences are co-created by tourists and producers, shaping future value.
- Classic Design · 2024Masks as Relational Objects: Shifting Meanings Beyond Function
- Innovation & Design · 2022Simplification as a Tool for Understanding Complex Systems
- Innovation & Design · 2022Creative Destruction Drives Innovation and Market Evolution
- Human Factors · 2024Recumbent Stepper Enhances Cardiopulmonary Testing for Individuals with Mobility Impairments
- Innovation & Design · 2016Habitat fragmentation impacts genetic connectivity at fine scales, informing design for isolated ecosystems.
- User-Centred Design · 2016Sixteen Factors Crucial for Long-Term Cohousing Success
- Innovation & Design · 2018Non-convex penalties enhance parameter identification in sparse autoregressive models
- Sustainability · 2025Sustainable Building Design Catalyzes Post-Industrial Urban Regeneration
- Sustainability · 2023Mosaic landscapes enhance ecotourism potential by 20%
- Modelling · 2024Microfluidic Simulation Accurately Predicts Covarine Particle Behavior in Toothpaste
- Innovation & Design · 2023Emotional advertising leverages pandemic anxieties to drive product adoption
- Human Factors · 2019Laboratory accessibility significantly impacts STEM engagement for individuals with disabilities.
- Classic Design · 2019Randomness and Design: A Symbiotic Relationship in Creative Processes
- User-Centred Design · 2018Childhood literacy development is intrinsically linked to physical movement and material interaction.
- Innovation & Design · 2019Cellular Automata Protocol Enhances QR Code Confidentiality by 30%
- Sustainability · 2017Street food vendors in Hanoi contribute to social sustainability through cultural heritage and social interactions.
- Sustainability · 2020Consumer identity drives food waste, impacting sustainable consumption models.
- Classic Design · 2015Biographical Films as Cultural Artifacts Reflecting Middle-Class Ideology
- Innovation & Design · 2021Augmented Reality Hyperplaces: Blending Digital and Physical for Sustainable Cultural Tourism
- Classic Design · 2020Hierarchical Knowledge Model for Design Practice
- User-Centred Design · 2024WebTrack: A Content-Sensitive Solution for Enhanced User Information Tracking
- Sustainability · 2025Ecological Metaphors Drive Regenerative Circular Economy Design
- Modelling · 2021CyLaKS: A Kinetic Simulator for Complex Cytoskeletal Dynamics
- Classic Design · 2018The 'Railway Family' fostered loyalty through shared identity and community engagement.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Design as an Enabling Service Drives SME Innovation and Adaptability
- Innovation & Design · 2023Digital analysis reveals key visual elements driving packaging innovation and sales.
- Classic Design · 2019The 'Real Food' Fantasy: How Nostalgia and Desire Shape Local Food Systems
- Classic Design · 2024Moroccan Zellij: A Timeless Aesthetic for Sustainable Urban Design
- Human Factors · 2022Smart Device Integration Enhances University Sports Training Accuracy and Accessibility
- Human Factors · 2023Humanoid robot design for safe transfers in living environments
- Human Factors · 2022Standardized Isometric Soleus Strength Test (ISST) demonstrates high reliability for elite footballers
- Innovation & Design · 2023IoT-based automation systems can replace costly legacy infrastructure
- Human Factors · 2022BCI calibration success for children with cerebral palsy hinges on environmental and participation strategy