All design research studies — page 159
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.
- Final Production · 2015Chemical Regeneration Restores 90% of Thermally Degraded Glass Fibre Strength for Composite Reuse
- Final Production · 2015Liquid Metal Microchannels Enable Stretchable Acoustic Devices with High Durability
- Final Production · 2015Solubility Design Boosts Thermoelectric Performance in Low-Cost Skutterudites
- Final Production · 2015Anisotropic Fiber-Reinforced Plastics Enable Riding-Specific Snowboard Deformation
- Final Production · 2015Spray cooling enhances AA 7075/SiC composite surface finish and reduces tool temperature by 20% compared to dry machining.
- Final Production · 2015Electrical Impedance Hysteresis as a Damage Indicator in CNT-Epoxy Composites
- Final Production · 2015TMA and DSC yield comparable glass transition temperatures for epoxy/carbon fiber composites
- Final Production · 2015Basalt-FRP bolted joints achieve comparable strength to carbon and glass alternatives in double-bolted configurations.
- Final Production · 2015Open-hole geometry significantly impacts CFRP laminate strength by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2015Microbeam Array Integration Enhances SH-SAW Sensor Sensitivity
- Resource Management · 2015Supercritical Water Solvolysis Preserves Recycled Carbon Fiber Quality for High-Value Applications
- Resource Management · 2015TASC Technology Enables Instant Polymer Decomposition for Solar Panel and Laminated Glass Recycling
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Nanocomposite Performance: 5 wt.% Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Loading Enhances Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Properties
- Final Production · 2015Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) offers a sustainable and structurally robust alternative for contemporary building elements.
- Final Production · 2015CFRP Brittleness Can Be Mitigated by Integrated Fiber Optic Sensing for Enhanced Structural Monitoring
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Kenaf/Soy Protein Biocomposites with PVA and Glutaraldehyde for Enhanced Strength and Controlled Biodegradation
- Final Production · 2015Insulating buffer layers increase liquid crystal cell breakdown voltage by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2015Carbon Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Composites Exhibit Enhanced Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Strength
- Final Production · 2015Rolling Shear Failure in Cross-Laminated Timber is a Combined Stress Phenomenon
- Resource Management · 2015Aerospace Composite Production: Carbon Fiber and Part Manufacturing Dominate Emissions
- Final Production · 2015Additive manufacturing of SPECT collimators reduces MRI-induced eddy currents by over 50%
- Final Production · 2015Fiber orientation dictates cutting forces and fracture defects in carbon fiber composites
- Final Production · 2015Grey TOPSIS method optimizes alloy selection for enhanced machinability
- Final Production · 2015Shape Memory Alloys Enable Compact, Functional Hand Exoskeletons
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Injection Molding Parameters Boosts Tensile Strength by 15%
- Classic Design · 2015Reinterpreting Bakhtin: Ginzburg and Gasparov's Critiques Offer New Lenses for Understanding Classic Literary Forms
- Final Production · 2015Composite Tooling Reduces Machining Chatter by 30%
- Final Production · 2015Vibration-free cryogenic cooling achieved through sorption Joule-Thomson technology
- Final Production · 2015Gradation Extrusion: Tailoring Material Properties Through Controlled Microstructure Gradients
- Final Production · 2015Optimized Heat Treatment of High Chromium White Cast Iron Enhances Wear Resistance by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2015Nation Branding Rankings Drive Bureaucratic Expansion in Government
- User-Centred Design · 2015Personality and Demographics Significantly Shape Student Engagement in Work-Study Programs
- Sustainability · 2015Investing in African agricultural R&D drives sustainable food security
- Innovation & Design · 2015Supramolecular Chemistry Enables Novel Biomedical Applications
- Innovation & Design · 2015Media Metaphors Shape Public Perception of Urban Consolidation
- Classic Design · 2014Subjectivity Shapes Design Narratives, Challenging Objective Historical Accounts
- User-Centred Design · 2014Individual agency in linguistic identity reconstruction shapes group language practices.
- Classic Design · 2014Amateur insights reveal overlooked design histories
- Resource Management · 2014Local fuel wood consumption does not drive mangrove degradation in Guinea-Bissau
- Innovation & Design · 2014Integrated Stakeholder Governance for Heritage Site Management
- Classic Design · 2015Bisimulation Invariance: A Foundation for Defining Equivalence in Complex Systems
- Classic Design · 2015Attribute-Based Encryption Enhances Access Control Privacy by Obscuring Policy Metadata
- Innovation & Design · 2015Regulatory frameworks lag behind technological convergence in e-payment systems
- User-Centred Design · 2015Belonging is a dynamic, multi-layered experience shaped by individual practice and context
- Modelling · 2015CPAL enables unambiguous system description for timing verification
- Classic Design · 2014Navigating the Uncanny Valley: Designing Humanoid Robot Heads for Positive Human-Robot Interaction
- Classic Design · 2014Embroidered Symbols on Renaissance State Barges Signified Power and Political Strategy
- Modelling · 2015Semantic Frame Representation Enhances Linguistic Model Flexibility
- User-Centred Design · 2014Integrating Cultural Awareness Enhances Bullying Prevention Programs
- Classic Design · 2015Formal Grammars Enhance Natural Language Processing Accuracy
- Classic Design · 2014Novel Transcription Methods Unlock Deeper Analysis of Non-Traditional Musical Forms
- Classic Design · 2013Historical Accuracy in Digital Narratives: A Balancing Act Between Education and Entertainment
- Classic Design · 2013Spatial Hierarchy in Design Reflects Power Dynamics
- Classic Design · 2014Strategic use of white space enhances brand perception and visual hierarchy by 30%
- Classic Design · 2014Gauguin's appropriation of Buddhist motifs reveals a profound personal spiritual resonance beyond mere aesthetic exoticism.
- Classic Design · 2013Scandinavian Crime Fiction: A Genre Defined by Cultural Context and Reader Preference
- Modelling · 2014Finite Element Analysis Predicts Soil Mixing Foundation Performance
- Classic Design · 2012Reactivating Heritage: How Past Religious Traditions Shape Present National Identity
- User-Centred Design · 2014Individualized rehabilitation plans improve patient well-being in heart failure management
- Classic Design · 2012Aesthetic Form in Offshore Incorporation Influences Perceptions of Equity
- Classic Design · 2013Semiotic Models Reveal Political Influence on Soviet Art Aesthetics
- User-Centred Design · 2015Multilingual Search Tools: Bridging Language Gaps in Information Access
- Human Factors · 2015Modified '8-form' wheelchair maneuver test elicits higher physiological demands than standard octagon test
- Classic Design · 2015Arterial networks exhibit fractal geometries optimizing nutrient delivery under physical constraints.
- Innovation & Design · 2015rhBMP-2 Concentration on SLA Implants Significantly Enhances Osseointegration
- Classic Design · 2014Object Meaning and Motivation: A Reversal Theory Framework for Design
- Classic Design · 2015Academic Writing Styles Align with Textual Function, Not Just Subject Matter
- Classic Design · 2014The enduring influence of classic literary works on cultural interpretation
- User-Centred Design · 2015Emotional connection to appliances can double product lifespan
- Resource Management · 2015Forest Ecosystem Service Certification Requires Robust Monitoring Indicators
- Classic Design · 2015Timeless Lahore Courtyard Houses Offer Sustainable Design Strategies
- User-Centred Design · 2015Citizen Participation Significantly Enhances Perceived Housing Quality
- Classic Design · 2015Environmental Law's 'Myths' Simplify Complex Ecosystems, Undermining True Sustainability
- Innovation & Design · 2015Expertise Hierarchies Undermine Emancipatory Design Goals
- Classic Design · 2015Strategic Roadmaps Benefit from Intentional Visual Design
- Innovation & Design · 2015Design-Driven Innovation as a Competitive Differentiator in Automotive Manufacturing
- Innovation & Design · 2015Service-Oriented Architectures Enhance Robotic System Design and Quality
- Innovation & Design · 2015Balancing Seriousness and Playfulness in Business Simulation Games Enhances Learning Outcomes
- Innovation & Design · 2015Corporate 'Greenness' is Often a Consumerist Construct
- Classic Design · 2015Interactive music videos evolve narrative form, mirroring classic storytelling principles.
- Human Factors · 2026Ionic liquid gel sensors integrated into face masks enhance respiratory health monitoring accuracy by 91%
- Resource Management · 2026Integrating Energy Harvesting into Civil Infrastructure Boosts Sustainability and Operational Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2026Recycled EPS Nanofibers Boost Triboelectric Generator Efficiency by 150%
- Innovation & Design · 2026Balanced Immersion in E-Learning Boosts Entrepreneurial Ambition
- Human Factors · 2026Interfacial engineering of MXenes enhances stretchability for wearable energy storage.
- Innovation & Design · 2026IoT Privacy Compliance: Bridging Technical Solutions with Socio-Technical Systems
- Human Factors · 2024Ergonomic training significantly improves dental trainee posture, reducing bad habits.
- Human Factors · 2023Prolonged e-hailing shifts correlate with increased back pain incidence
- Human Factors · 2023Woodblock Craftsmanship: Identifying and Mitigating Musculoskeletal Risks Through Ergonomic Assessment
- Human Factors · 2023Optimizing Laboratory Workstations: Reducing Musculoskeletal Complaints Through Ergonomic Design
- Human Factors · 2023Motorized office chair promotes subtle spinal movement and trunk muscle engagement
- Human Factors · 2023Dental Prosthetics Restore Professional Musicians' Performance Levels
- Human Factors · 2023Postural shifts and physiological changes reliably indicate driver drowsiness in partially automated vehicles.
- Human Factors · 2024Optimized Tractor Operation Reduces Whole-Body Vibration Exposure by 37%
- Human Factors · 2024Cost-effective prosthetic knee design enhances amputee mobility and independence
- Human Factors · 2024Integrated Physical and Mental Workload Assessment Reduces Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk in Automotive Office Environments
- Human Factors · 2024Optimizing Library Workstations Reduces Musculoskeletal Strain
- Human Factors · 2024Universal Design Principles Enhance Workplace Inclusion for Disabled Workers
- Innovation & Design · 2026AI Integration in Urban Services Drives Sustainable Smart City Development
- Human Factors · 2026AI-driven facial recognition can objectively assess pain in older adults with cognitive impairment.