All design research studies — page 17
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.
- Sustainability · 2015Valorizing Residual Biomass Drives Circular Bioeconomy Growth
- Innovation & Design · 2015Behavioral Finance Insights for Securing Green Start-Up Funding
- Sustainability · 2015Chemical Soil Contamination Significantly Impairs Soil Health and Agricultural Viability
- Sustainability · 2015Integrated Hydrogeological Mapping Enhances Urban Water Resource Management
- Sustainability · 2015Optimizing PV System Energy Yield by 31% Through Albedo Management
- Sustainability · 2015Greywater Recycling for Agricultural Irrigation Reduces Water Scarcity by 80%
- Sustainability · 2015Biorefinery concept enables sustainable sample preparation for organic compound analysis
- Sustainability · 2015Menu calorie labelling reduces energy ordered and consumed by 100 kcal
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Economics Degrees Offer Competitive Earning Potential in the Canadian Job Market
- Sustainability · 2015Urbanization accelerates groundwater depletion by up to 6 meters in key regions of Bangladesh
- Human Factors · 2015Eveningness and poor sleep quality significantly reduce medical students' quality of life.
- Sustainability · 2015Bioeconomy Production Driven by Renewable Resources, R&D, and Innovation
- Sustainability · 2015Ecological Values Drive Eco-Friendly Apparel Purchase Intentions
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Sports Team Brand Personality Drives Fan Loyalty, Especially for Newer Fans
- Human Factors · 2015Early limb unloading post-spinal cord injury impedes functional recovery by inducing maladaptive neuroplasticity.
- Human Factors · 2015Open prison regimes enhance quality of life for older male prisoners
- Human Factors · 2015Multi-modal sensing reveals interplay between fine finger and gross hand movements in skilled tasks
- Human Factors · 2015Personalized physical activity feedback increases engagement by 33% in at-risk adults
- Human Factors · 2015Adjusting chair and screen height reduces neck and upper back pain by 20%
- Human Factors · 2015Aerobic Fitness Enhances Academic Performance in Adolescent Males
- Human Factors · 2015Optimized handle foam thickness and stress-strain relationship enhance grip comfort and reduce injury risk.
- Human Factors · 2015Lower Calf Circumference Correlates with Reduced Handgrip Strength and Balance in Older Adults
- Human Factors · 2015Occupant comfort is paramount for adaptive facade performance
- Human Factors · 2015CFD modeling predicts thermal comfort for primary school children
- Human Factors · 2015Personal Protective Clothing Increases Heat Stress Risk by Up to 340 Pa/m²
- Human Factors · 2015Individual emotional responses to tactile textures vary significantly.
- Human Factors · 2015Plant Area Index (PAI) of Urban Greenery Directly Correlates with Enhanced Thermal Comfort
- Human Factors · 2015Sandwich knit fabrics enhance shoe lining thermal comfort and breathability
- Human Factors · 2015Firefighter boot microclimate significantly impacts foot temperature and humidity during exertion
- Human Factors · 2015Polyester Warp Knit Mesh Enhances Sportswear Performance Through Superior Moisture Wicking
- Human Factors · 2015Compression Sportswear Reduces Injury Severity by Dissipating Impact Energy
- Human Factors · 2015Individual Thermal Sensitivity Varies Significantly Across Demographics
- Human Factors · 2015Perceived Usefulness Drives Educational Technology Adoption More Than Ease of Use
- Human Factors · 2015Language as Embodied Simulation: Words Cultivate Understanding Through Grounded Cognition
- Human Factors · 2015Collaborative scaffolding in digital learning environments enhances performance by 20%
- User-Centred Design · 2015Experienced Simplicity Outperforms Analytic Simplicity in Assistive Technology Design
- Human Factors · 2015Spatialized auditory cues in mobile AR enhance user engagement and reduce unnecessary movement
- Human Factors · 2015Traditional Pens Outperform Styluses for Mobile Documentation Tasks
- Human Factors · 2015Flexible electronic skin enhances robot-human interaction safety and capability
- Human Factors · 2015Multimodal feedback enables peripheral interaction for gesture-based controls
- Human Factors · 2015Accessible UML Diagramming Tools Enhance Digital Inclusion for Visually Impaired Learners
- Human Factors · 2015Virtual Environments May Underestimate Shoulder Strain in Design Tasks
- User-Centred Design · 2015Augmented Reality Enhances Practical Learning in STEM
- Human Factors · 2015Immersive VR Environments Demand Focused HCI Design
- User-Centred Design · 2015System Usability Scale (SUS) is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Human Factors · 2015Three-Node Tactor Array Achieves 90% Accuracy in Virtual Prosthesis Positioning via Haptic Feedback
- Human Factors · 2012Digital Human Modeling Software (DHMS) Enhances Ergonomic Design in Manufacturing Workstations
- Human Factors · 2015Ergonomic workstation redesign reduces biomechanical risk by up to 30%
- Human Factors · 2015Contextualizing Ergonomic Guidelines Enhances Implementation in Complex Design Projects
- Human Factors · 2015Repetitive finger movements in device use correlate with increased joint strain and muscle activity.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Integrated pipelines accelerate corpus development for advanced linguistic analysis
- Innovation & Design · 2013Home-grown school feeding programs boost farmer income and student outcomes.
- Human Factors · 2014Saudi Female Anthropometry: Bridging the Design Gap for Imported Products
- Human Factors · 2013Classroom furniture dimensions mismatch student anthropometry, impacting posture and comfort.
- Human Factors · 2013CAD-based RULA analysis reveals significant postural risks in school workshops, necessitating urgent workstation redesign.
- Human Factors · 2013Leveraging 3D Anthropometric Data for Enhanced Product Design
- Human Factors · 2014Updated Anthropometric Data Reveals Need for Larger Furniture Dimensions
- Human Factors · 2014Obese passenger manikin families improve aircraft seat design by 30% enclosure
- Human Factors · 2014Regional Anthropometric Data Significantly Improves Product Fit and Reduces Design Errors
- Human Factors · 2015Classroom desk dimensions mismatch 9-11 year olds' anthropometry
- Human Factors · 2014University lecture hall furniture is largely unsuitable, leading to significant ergonomic mismatches for 80% of students.
- Human Factors · 2015Digital Human Modelling Enhances Workplace Design for an Ageing Workforce
- Human Factors · 2014Designing for the 90%: Anthropometric Data for Inclusive Product Fit
- Human Factors · 2015Left Ear Hearing Damage is 10% Greater in Drivers Exposed to High Noise Levels
- Human Factors · 2014Multidimensional Poverty Index Design for Latin America
- Human Factors · 2015Progressive Muscle Relaxation Reduces Stress in Automotive Assembly Line Workers by 60%
- Human Factors · 2015High-fidelity VR enables novel research into human perception and interaction
- Human Factors · 2015Leveraging Human-Animal Team Dynamics to Enhance Human-Robot Collaboration
- Human Factors · 2015Real-time pressure mapping enhances repositioning accuracy by 30% in simulated patient care
- User-Centred Design · 2015Shifting Infrastructure Focus from Supply to End-Use Services
- Human Factors · 2015UI Design Can Mitigate Self-Driving Car Sickness by 30%
- Human Factors · 2015Kalman Filter Fusion Enhances Hand Motion Tracking Precision by 79%
- Commercial Production · 2015Real-time production monitoring boosts asset utilization and process stability
- Human Factors · 2015Wearable Haptic Biofeedback Reduces Postural Sway by 30% in Simulated Sensory Deficits
- Human Factors · 2015Minimally Invasive EEG Implantation Enhances Rodent Welfare and Data Quality
- Human Factors · 2014Optimized tractor seat suspension reduces operator fatigue by 50% and improves postural comfort.
- Human Factors · 2015Playful interventions can subtly guide pedestrian flow in public spaces
- Human Factors · 2015Home care provision elicits mixed emotions in family caregivers, ranging from insecurity to gratitude.
- Resource Management · 2015Integrated Electrodynamic Converters in Jackets Can Harvest Energy from User Movement
- Human Factors · 2015Ergonomic Deficiencies in Diagnostic Imaging Lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders and Reduced Productivity
- Human Factors · 2014Sit-Stand Workstations Reduce Lumbar Spine Load by Altering Spinal Curvature
- Human Factors · 2015Disability Severity and Medical Condition Dictate Powered Mobility Prescription
- User-Centred Design · 2015Organizational Awareness is Key to Implementing Web Accessibility Standards
- Human Factors · 2015Optimizing High-Speed Craft Seat Suspension for Reduced Operator Fatigue
- Human Factors · 2015Auditory Feedback Enhances Movement Confidence in Chronic Pain Management
- Human Factors · 2015Ergonomic design of educational environments enhances learning outcomes.
- Human Factors · 2015Personal Comfort Systems Can Reduce Zone Heating Energy Use by Up to 75% While Enhancing Occupant Satisfaction
- Innovation & Design · 2015Strategic Planning Enhances Knowledge Translation Effectiveness by 30%
- Sustainability · 2015Urban SDG Targets Need Local Validation for Global Relevance
- User-Centred Design · 2015Community Radio Fosters Anti-Xenophobia Narratives by Reflecting Local Realities
- Human Factors · 2015Variable Message Signs Influence Driver Decisions by 30% Through Clear Information Design
- Human Factors · 2015Immersive Virtual Environments Enhance Risk Management Competencies in Complex Industrial Settings
- Human Factors · 2015Target identity switching demands significantly more cognitive resources than distractor identity switching.
- Human Factors · 2015Pilot visual attention shifts by 30% during dynamic target pursuit phases
- Human Factors · 2015Co-located Collaboration in Immersive Virtual Environments Requires Careful Design of Perceptual and Navigation Systems
- Human Factors · 2015EEG-based system detects visual discomfort from stereoscopic displays within 1 second
- Human Factors · 2015Seamless Human-Machine Collaboration Achieved Through Trusted Autonomy Frameworks
- Human Factors · 2015Designing Products to Actively Support User Mood Regulation
- Human Factors · 2015Sensory Cues Enhance Anticipatory Mouth Movements in Swallowing
- Human Factors · 2015Early Hominin Hands Possessed Advanced Manipulative Dexterity