All design research studies — page 171
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.
- User-Centred Design · 2022Spatial Justice Framework Enhances Understanding of Indigenous Community Lived Experiences
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Within-Person Research Reveals Deeper Marketing Insights Than Between-Person Studies
- Innovation & Design · 2022Structured Research Methodologies Enhance Design Project Outcomes
- Sustainability · 2022Reframing Plastic's Role: A Queer Synthetic Curriculum for Sustainable Futures
- Classic Design · 2022Autoethnography as a Reparative Design Strategy
- Classic Design · 2022The Enduring Principles of Form and Function in Economic Recovery Models
- Classic Design · 2023Integrating Solar Energy into Historic Buildings Requires Reversible, Non-Invasive Design Solutions
- Human Factors · 2023Predicting Object Weight from Movement Kinematics Improves Robotic Grasping
- Final Production · 2023Ring Stack Actuators Enable 1ms Switching in High-Frequency Digital Hydraulic Valves
- Human Factors · 2023Elevation influences foraging risk-taking by 20% under perceived predation threat
- Sustainability · 2023Agroecology and Community Seed Banks Enhance Landrace Diversity and Resilience
- Classic Design · 2023Tapered Super-Tall Towers Achieve 72% Average Space Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2023Evolution of the Straight Stem in Hip Arthroplasty: A Legacy of Form and Function
- Innovation & Design · 2023Redefining Accounting: From Technical Practice to Interdisciplinary Accountability
- Human Factors · 2023Athlete nutritional knowledge and practices are significantly influenced by socioeconomic factors and access to dietary guidance.
- Classic Design · 2023Public willingness to fund cultural heritage adaptive reuse projects averages $30-$40 annually
- Sustainability · 2023Identifying 'Central' Practices Accelerates Sustainable Food System Transitions
- Sustainability · 2023Integrated Organic Farming Systems (IOFS) Offer a Circular Economy Model for Enhanced Food Security
- Sustainability · 2023Organic Agriculture's Trajectory Towards 2030: A Forecast for EU Sustainability Goals
- Classic Design · 2023Orthodontic extrusion as a classic technique for aesthetic crown lengthening
- Classic Design · 2023Mogao Caves' Feitian Motifs Inspire Modern Character Design
- Classic Design · 2023Xi'an's dance performances blend cultural heritage with tourism for enhanced visitor experience
- Resource Management · 2023Laser-induced graphene and MWCNT coatings boost supercapacitor energy density by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2023Inclusive Marine Spatial Planning Enhances Stakeholder Capabilities
- Innovation & Design · 2023Exploratory Search Fuels Idea Generation by 30%
- User-Centred Design · 2023Online health tool usability for older adults with chronic conditions
- User-Centred Design · 2023Healing Gardens: Integrating Therapeutic Landscapes into Hospital Design
- Human Factors · 2023Open office layouts can reduce physiological stress and enhance team performance.
- Resource Management · 2023Building Skins as Electrochemical Energy Harvesters and Storage Units
- Commercial Production · 2015Streamlining Database Releases Enhances Efficiency and Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2017Algorithmic detection of mitral insufficiency improves diagnostic efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2017Gene Therapy for SMA1 Demonstrates Significant Improvement in Motor Function and Survival
- Human Factors · 2018Robot-assisted arm training significantly enhances post-stroke recovery of daily living activities and muscle strength.
- Resource Management · 2016Biodiversity loss accelerates forest productivity decline, costing billions annually
- Human Factors · 2015Subjective Athlete Feedback is More Sensitive to Training Load Changes Than Objective Measures
- Resource Management · 2018Global Carbon Emissions Exceed 9.9 Gigatons Annually, Highlighting Urgent Need for Sustainable Practices
- Human Factors · 2018Neurophysiological Principles Enhance Rehabilitation Robot Design for Sensorimotor Deficits
- Commercial Production · 2019Industry 4.0 Integration Boosts Real-Time Value Chain Engagement
- User-Centred Design · 2016A Five-Phase Framework for Developing Robust Semi-Structured Interview Guides
- User-Centred Design · 2015Healthcare Service Design Must Embrace Patient Coproduction for Optimal Outcomes
- Resource Management · 2017Theory-Guided Design Accelerates Development of Sustainable Electrocatalysts
- Commercial Production · 20193D Printing Revolutionizes Medical Device Production and Surgical Planning
- Resource Management · 2015Advanced Oxidation Processes Enhance Wastewater Treatment Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2017Diverse Values of Nature Drive Sustainable Futures
- Innovation & Design · 2018Standardized Reporting Framework Enhances Clarity and Reproducibility in Design Research Synthesis
- Human Factors · 2015Standardized echocardiographic measurements improve diagnostic accuracy by 15%
- Sustainability · 2017Local Food Systems Drive Place Distinctiveness and Attractiveness
- Classic Design · 2018Interactive visualizations unlock serendipitous discovery in cultural heritage collections
- Innovation & Design · 2019AI and Robotics in Hospitality: A Paradigm Shift in Service Delivery
- Innovation & Design · 2018Automated Text Generation Systems Can Mimic Human-like Explanations
- Classic Design · 2017Recursive syntactic parsing enhances natural language inference accuracy by 88.6%
- Innovation & Design · 2019Family Firms Achieve Innovation by Harmonizing Tradition and Future Focus
- Classic Design · 2017Platform-Specific Affordances Drive User Interaction on Social Media
- Classic Design · 2019Typography's Enduring Impact on Web Interface Effectiveness
- Classic Design · 2019Brutalist Web Design: A Postmodern Movement Defined by Visual Tension and Creative Freedom
- Classic Design · 2017Roadmap visual design significantly impacts strategic clarity and stakeholder engagement.
- Classic Design · 2018Archigram's Legacy: Inspiring Dynamic and Interactive Organic Architecture
- User-Centred Design · 2018Emotional Design Elements Increase Engagement in Children's E-learning Apps
- User-Centred Design · 2020Visual Cues in Food Packaging Significantly Influence Consumer Choice
- Classic Design · 2017Temporal Dualism in Design: Reconciling Past and Future Through Concurrent Timeframes
- Classic Design · 2016Typography and Layout in Political Advertising Shape Ideological Messaging
- Sustainability · 2019Local Perceptions of Ecosystem Services Drive Sustainable Landscape Design
- Sustainability · 2017Integrating diverse values enhances sustainable resource management
- Innovation & Design · 2019Educational Robotics Enhances STEM Learning and Creativity in K-12
- User-Centred Design · 2017Negative emotions in art enhance engagement and memorability through psychological distancing
- Innovation & Design · 2020Sensor Fusion Enhances Autonomous Robot Navigation Accuracy
- Innovation & Design · 2020Cultural Distance Significantly Impacts Design Outcomes
- Innovation & Design · 2016Music-themed tourism enhances destination appeal by connecting personal identity with place
- Innovation & Design · 2017Defining 'Proper' Knowledge: Navigating Academic Boundaries in Design Research
- User-Centred Design · 2020Delayed Childbearing: A Narrative of Choice and Circumstance
- Innovation & Design · 2018Anti-gender campaigns leverage 'ideology' as a strategic design element to mobilize opposition.
- Classic Design · 2020Architectural styles are not just aesthetics, but codified forms of historical memory.
- Innovation & Design · 2017Strategic Resistance as a Catalyst for Organizational Innovation
- Classic Design · 2017Historical Context Shapes Design of Maternal and Infant Care
- Classic Design · 2017Urban Form as a Catalyst for Innovation and Social Stratification
- Classic Design · 2017Ethical Frameworks Shape Design Evolution
- Classic Design · 2019Heritage Preservation is Essential for Human Well-being
- Classic Design · 2016Consumer Goods as Embodiments of Historical Memory and Identity
- Innovation & Design · 2017Inventor migration to innovation hubs drives regional economic growth.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Strategic Bargaining with Foreign Investors Drives Domestic Industrialization
- Innovation & Design · 2016Conflicting Stakeholder Perceptions Undermine Health IT Adoption
- Classic Design · 2019Buddhist iconography significantly influenced early 20th-century Hanoi Franco-Chinese house facade decorations.
- Final Production · 2016Surface topography of dental implants significantly accelerates osseointegration
- Classic Design · 2017Mimicking Nature's Palette: Hierarchical Self-Assembly for Vibrant Material Coloration
- Innovation & Design · 2016Clustering enhances VANET scalability and reliability by creating hierarchical structures.
- User-Centred Design · 2018Refined User Engagement Scale (UES) offers a validated 4-factor model for digital product evaluation.
- Innovation & Design · 2018Biofortification: Enhancing Nutritional Value Through Strategic Crop Development
- Human Factors · 2017Neighborhood walkability and safety are key drivers of physical activity in older adults
- Sustainability · 2025AI-driven discovery of sustainable electrocatalysts accelerates biodiesel by-product valorization
- Sustainability · 2025Critical material sustainability in water electrolysers and fuel cells requires multi-dimensional assessment.
- Sustainability · 2025Emerging Pollutants from Photovoltaic Panels Require Proactive Environmental Risk Assessment
- Sustainability · 2025Regenerative Suspension Systems Enhance HPEV Efficiency on Poor Road Surfaces
- Sustainability · 2025Geospatial Data Drives Sustainable Forestry in the Western Balkans
- Sustainability · 2025Green Finance Accelerates Circular Economy Development by 25%
- Sustainability · 2025Microbial bioremediation offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach to wastewater treatment.
- Innovation & Markets · 2024Post-Pandemic Domestic Tourism Boom Driven by Evolving Consumer Preferences
- Innovation & Design · 2024Live-streaming E-commerce Demands Agile 3D Printing Supply Chains
- Sustainability · 2024Sufficiency-Oriented Business Models Drive Sustainable Value Creation
- Sustainability · 2024Inequality is the engine of unsustainability, not just a symptom.
- Sustainability · 2024Hands-on material engagement accelerates community energy transition