All design research studies — page 171
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 · 2025Optimized building envelopes reduce thermal discomfort by 57% in hyper-arid climates
- Classic Design · 2025Atmospheric Design: Evoking Primal Awe and Serenity Through Architectural Form
- Classic Design · 2025Environmental Storytelling: A Dual Approach in Immersive Experiences
- User-Centred Design · 2025Aesthetic order and naturalness significantly enhance place attachment through perceived restorativeness and social connection.
- Resource Management · 2015Bayesian Networks Quantify Oil Spill Risks in Baltic Sea Ecosystems
- Sustainability · 2012Design Interventions Can Drive Sustainable User Behaviour
- Modelling · 2013Graph Theory Models Enhance Infrastructure Resilience Planning
- Human Factors · 2012Teacher-student relationship quality is significantly influenced by school-level support systems and pedagogical approaches.
- Resource Management · 2014Socio-economic status significantly influences domestic energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Human Factors · 2015Non-cognitive skills assessment predicts college readiness
- Human Factors · 2012Open Source Programmers Prioritize Implementation Details and Team Awareness in Information Seeking
- Human Factors · 2014Cryogenic Fluid Flow Parameters Informing Advanced Cooling System Design
- User-Centred Design · 2011Tailoring Energy Efficiency Interventions to User Needs Boosts Workplace Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2011Positive attitudes towards sustainable interior design are linked to reduced perceived barriers and increased adoption.
- Human Factors · 2011Optimizing bilayer textile thickness for enhanced thermal comfort in low temperatures
- Sustainability · 2014Household Perceptions Drive Energy Efficiency Retrofit Adoption
- Human Factors · 2011Sensory Input Modalities Significantly Impact User Experience and Task Performance
- Human Factors · 2012Indoor Air Quality Checklist Identifies Key Environmental Triggers for Building Complaint Syndrome
- Human Factors · 2010Clothing insulation increases thermal resistance by 25%, impacting comfort perception.
- Resource Management · 2010Adaptable Thermal Mass Significantly Reduces Building Energy Demand and Overheating
- Human Factors · 2014Dye-sublimation printing reduces underwear air permeability by 40%, impacting wear comfort.
- Human Factors · 2011Green building design criteria may overlook occupant well-being
- Human Factors · 2012Fishermen's Workwear: Comfort and Safety Priorities Vary by Fishing Ground
- Human Factors · 2013Force-based cursor control via adaptive ECoG decoding enhances neural modulation
- User-Centred Design · 2014Table-based interfaces enhance educational scenario authoring for non-expert users
- Human Factors · 2013Ergonomic interventions in healthcare can reduce musculoskeletal disorder prevalence by up to 75%
- Human Factors · 2015Passive building design can maintain occupant comfort during power outages
- Human Factors · 2012Peer-led learning enhances student performance but not necessarily critical thinking skills in biology.
- Human Factors · 2012Embedded fibre-optic sensors enhance acoustic emission detection in composites
- Sustainability · 2014Hybrid LCA Quantifies Construction Environmental Impacts
- User-Centred Design · 2011Hybrid Reality Performances Enhance Audience Engagement Through Interactive Visual and Audio Manipulation
- Human Factors · 2012Multimodal feedback significantly enhances perceived realism in virtual environments
- Human Factors · 2015Prioritizing Advanced Human-System Interfaces in High-Risk Environments
- Human Factors · 2010Force feedback in haptic devices significantly enhances information exchange with operators.
- Human Factors · 2014Multi-sensory simulation enhances clinical learning fidelity
- Human Factors · 2013VR systems can enhance school science experiments by simulating complex or dangerous scenarios.
- Human Factors · 2011High-Resolution Tactile Sensing Emulates Human Touch for Improved Robotic Dexterity
- Human Factors · 2011Augmented Reality Enhances Maritime Situational Awareness by 30%
- Human Factors · 2015Computer Vision-Augmented Touch Enhances Object Recognition for Visually Impaired Individuals
- Human Factors · 2010Robotic Limb Assistance: Evaluating Commercial and Technological Success in Rehabilitation Devices
- Human Factors · 2015Vascularised Composite Allotransplantation Restores Function and Aesthetics in Complex Reconstructive Scenarios
- Human Factors · 2015Haptic Feedback Enhances Damage Detection Accuracy by 88% in Structural Health Monitoring
- Human Factors · 2010Multisensory Integration Enhances Virtual Environment Quality
- Human Factors · 2015Virtual Environment Training Achieves Partial Competence in Offshore Emergency Egress
- User-Centred Design · 2014Ludic Artefacts Enhance Wellbeing and Positive Emotion in Dementia Care
- Innovation & Design · 2012Container Assignment Model Optimizes Global Freight Flow by Minimizing Expected Cost
- Final Production · 2010Optimizing Dental Adhesive Curing: Micro-Raman Reveals Conversion Kinetics
- Final Production · 2013Ultrasonic Coda Analysis Detects Micro-Damage in Concrete and Glass
- Human Factors · 2012Odontocete Ear Anatomy Reveals Middle Ear's Active Role in Sound Reception
- Modelling · 2010Predictive Modelling for Episodic Event Occurrence
- Innovation & Design · 2014CAT Tools Enhance Scientific Translation Proficiency by 25%
- Human Factors · 2015Optimized thermal field distribution in oxygen sensor matrices enhances diagnostic accuracy
- Human Factors · 2015Lightning strike risk mitigation in naval vessels requires understanding atmospheric charge dynamics.
- Human Factors · 2015Activity Trackers Offer New Insights into High-Risk Work Environments
- Innovation & Design · 2015Micro/Nanofabrication Enables High-Resolution, Low-Cost Biosensor Development
- Human Factors · 2011Roadside Design Modifications Significantly Reduce Fatalities in Run-Off-Road Accidents
- Human Factors · 2015Robotic Rehabilitation System Enhances Ankle and Balance Recovery Post-Neurological Injury
- Sustainability · 2015Tourism communities face significant climate change vulnerability
- Human Factors · 2014Socioeconomic factors significantly influence hypertension risk and disparities.
- Human Factors · 2014Socioeconomic Disparities Significantly Impact Early Childhood Education Access
- Sustainability · 2014Solar Park Development Must Prioritize Social Equity for Successful Implementation
- Human Factors · 2015Crew Resource Management Training Enhances Maritime Safety Performance
- Human Factors · 2011Integrating Cognitive Work Analysis into Systems Engineering with SysML Enhances User-Centric Design
- Modelling · 2015Neuro-Fuzzy Networks Achieve 3.39% RMSE in Hexapod Inverse Static Analysis
- User-Centred Design · 2015Digital Library Accessibility: A Practical Framework for Inclusive Design
- Human Factors · 2014On-call rail maintenance work significantly increases stress and fatigue due to unpredictability.
- Human Factors · 2012Higher Competition Levels Enhance Declarative and Procedural Knowledge in Young Athletes
- Human Factors · 2015Wearable Sensors Accurately Predict Construction Worker Fall Risk Based on Gait and Postural Stability
- Human Factors · 2013Motor Command Influence on Proprioception Varies by Joint
- User-Centred Design · 2014Learner Trust in Open Models Increases with Perceived Control and Transparency
- Final Production · 2013Chemical Blowing Agents Significantly Alter PLA Foam Biodegradation Rates
- Final Production · 2010Water absorption significantly degrades tensile strength in kenaf-polyester composites
- Final Production · 2014Bamboo and Sisal Fibers Offer Sustainable Alternatives for Composite Materials
- Final Production · 2010Injection temperature above 185°C leads to 40% decrease in composite mechanical strength due to thermal degradation and porosity.
- Resource Management · 2014Bamboo's High Capacity for Methyl Green Dye Removal
- Final Production · 2012Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes enhance SnO2 photocatalytic efficiency by 30%
- Final Production · 2013Coconut Coir Fiber Composites Exhibit Enhanced Tensile, Impact, and Flexural Strength with Increased Fiber Volume and Length
- Resource Management · 2010Bamboo fiberboard production offers a 70% reduction in environmental impact compared to glass fiber reinforced plastic.
- Final Production · 2011Optimizing Span Length for Natural Fiber Composite Tensile Strength
- Final Production · 2015Fiber surface treatment with APTES enhances thermoset biocomposite tensile strength and ductility
- Human Factors · 2014Offering Choices in Caregiving Reduces Agitated Behaviors by 30%
- Human Factors · 2010Auto-Stereoscopic Displays Enhance Mobile UI Engagement Through Combined Depth Cues
- Human Factors · 2013Quantifying Human-Machine Interaction Speed: Information Rate in Manual Control Tasks
- Human Factors · 2015Volleyball blockers prioritize peripheral vision for initial threat detection, then foveal vision for precise targeting.
- Final Production · 2012SMA-actuated MR fluid CVT enhances centrifugal fan efficiency in nuclear power plants
- Human Factors · 2011Pneumatic Muscle Actuators Offer Lightweight, Gravity-Independent Resistance for Strength Training
- Resource Management · 2014Energy-Aware Path Planning for Unmanned Systems
- Final Production · 2012Controllable Inertia Track Enhances Hydraulic Engine Mount Performance
- Human Factors · 2014Interface Design Aligns with User Cognitive Load for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
- Final Production · 2012EMG-Actuated Artificial Muscle Finger Achieves Human-Like Dexterity and Low Energy Consumption
- Final Production · 2013Laser Excimer Fabrication Enables 2.5 DOF IPMC Microlegs for Bio-Inspired Robotics
- Final Production · 2011Embedded Piezoelectric Fiber Composites Maintain Structural Integrity While Enabling Real-Time Health Monitoring
- Final Production · 2014Nonlinear FEA of Piezoelectric Smart Structures Enhances Vibration Control Accuracy
- Final Production · 2011Shape Memory Alloy Reinforcement Significantly Reduces Postbuckling Deflection in Composite Laminates
- Final Production · 2012Shape Memory Alloys Enable Fail-Safe Tilt Mirror Mechanisms in Spaceborne Systems
- Final Production · 2015Irregular Composite Shells Achieve Bistability Through Kinematic Nonlinearity
- Final Production · 2015Finite Element Analysis Predicts Adhesive Delamination and Material Properties
- Final Production · 2014Cermet coatings enhance solar absorber efficiency by optimizing spectral selectivity
- Final Production · 2011Anodic Aluminum Oxide Membranes Offer Scalable Nanofabrication
- Resource Management · 2014TiO2-SiO2 Composites Enhance Pollutant Removal in Wastewater Treatment