All design research studies — page 177
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 · 2009Industrial Symbiosis Outperforms Traditional Supply Chains in Sustainable Development
- Commercial Production · 2000Upstream Supply Chain Volatility Amplifies Demand Fluctuations by 300% in Capital Equipment Industries
- Innovation & Design · 2000Modular speech recognition systems outperform feedback-reliant models
- Resource Management · 2001Climate Change to Boost Global Timber Production and Lower Prices
- Modelling · 2000Brain Atlases as Probabilistic Models of Cognitive Function
- Innovation & Design · 2009Automated Ontology Expansion from Wikipedia Enhances Knowledge Base Quality
- Resource Management · 2007Phenolic compounds in virgin olive oil enhance shelf-life and sensory appeal
- Commercial Production · 2002Integrate Survivability into System Development for Enhanced Resilience
- Commercial Production · 2007Automated edge defect detection in ceramic tiles improves quality and reduces costs
- Modelling · 20083D Printed Cardiac Models Enhance Surgical Planning and Medical Education
- Modelling · 2006Hybrid 3D scanning and photogrammetry enhances heritage model realism by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2008Automated Heliostat Field Qualification in Under 30 Minutes
- Resource Management · 2007Achieving 450 ppm CO2-eq. stabilization is technically feasible with early global emission peaks.
- Commercial Production · 2008Precision Measurement in Aerospace Assembly Boosts Quality and Automation
- Resource Management · 2000Anaesthetic gas mixtures pose significant environmental and occupational health risks
- Commercial Production · 2007Robotic Micromanipulation Enhances Protein Crystal Harvesting Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2004IT Evaluation Methods Underutilized Despite Clear Benefits
- User-Centred Design · 2009User-Generated Concepts Reveal Key Needs for Domestic Robots
- Commercial Production · 2005STEP-NC Integration Streamlines Quality Control and Design Feedback Loops
- Commercial Production · 2003Physical Random Functions Enhance Device Security Through Hardware-Anchored Secrecy
- Commercial Production · 2005Objective Covariance Estimation Improves Trace Gas Flux Accuracy
- User-Centred Design · 2007Algorithmic approach optimizes prosthetic arm design for amputee needs
- Innovation & Markets · 2001B2B E-commerce Dominance in Mexico Driven by Corporate Investment
- Final Production · 2007Nanoparticle reinforcement of epoxy composites enhances mechanical properties and thermal stability
- Commercial Production · 2005Achieving 20nm Resolution in 6-DOF Positioning Systems
- Commercial Production · 2010Heuristic scheduling algorithm reduces production makespan by optimizing sequence-dependent setups and job release times.
- Innovation & Design · 2003Customer configuration of digital services drives innovation and market adoption.
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Entrepreneurial ventures accelerate sustainable product-service system commercialization
- Human Factors · 20103D Body Scanning Enables Precise Anthropometric Data Collection for Apparel Design
- Commercial Production · 2000Dynamic Hierarchical Control for Make-to-Order Manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2010Proactive obsolescence management extends product lifecycle value
- Innovation & Design · 2005Axiomatic Product Development Lifecycle Model Enhances Knowledge Capture and Team Collaboration
- Commercial Production · 2006Modular, Molded Design Reduces Snake Robot Fabrication Costs by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2003Embodied Technical Change Negatively Impacts Skilled Labor Demand
- Human Factors · 2006Portable patient lift design reduces caregiver strain and enhances patient dignity.
- Commercial Production · 2008Optical torque sensors enable compact, high-resolution robotic joint control
- Modelling · 2004Physics-Based Simulation Reduces Tower Crane Operational Risks
- Commercial Production · 2003Robotic Automation in Laboratories: A Foundation for High-Throughput Operations
- Commercial Production · 2009Increased Workload and Reduced Rest Periods Significantly Correlate with Higher Illness Rates in Manufacturing
- Modelling · 2002Rigorous V&V in CFD simulations enhances design predictability by up to 30%
- Commercial Production · 2003Servopneumatic actuators offer cost-effective, high-performance motion control for industrial applications.
- Commercial Production · 2005Barcode Integration: A Persistent Necessity in Evolving Supply Chains
- Modelling · 2010VRML enhances robot control system design and simulation
- Resource Management · 2007Indirect Gasification of Biomass Yields High Ethanol Conversion Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2010Wind Turbine Generator Type Significantly Alters Short Circuit Current Contribution
- Commercial Production · 2008Ingestion of 'Black Stone' Linked to High Mortality Rates
- Human Factors · 2008Distinct Lung Sound Signatures Differentiate Respiratory Distress Conditions
- Commercial Production · 2008Optimizing Patient Flow in Intensive Care Units Significantly Reduces Mortality Rates
- Commercial Production · 2008Optimizing Intensive Care Doctor Workflow: Reducing Unnecessary Administrative Burdens
- Commercial Production · 2008Rapid Lactate Clearance Predicts Improved Patient Outcomes in Critical Care
- Human Factors · 2010Cognitive Vision System Improves Prosthetic Hand Grasp Success Rate by 84%
- Commercial Production · 2009Antivortex hole geometry significantly enhances film cooling efficiency in turbine blades
- Commercial Production · 2008Early Antibiotic Intervention in Septic Shock Reduces Hospital Length of Stay
- Commercial Production · 2008Optimizing Continuous Ultrafiltration Flow Rates for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
- Commercial Production · 2008Terlipressin Administration Improves Hemodynamic Stability in Post-Cardiac Surgery Shock
- Commercial Production · 2004Hierarchical Planning Framework Optimizes Multi-Project Management Under Uncertainty
- Commercial Production · 2007Electrical Impedance Tomography Maps Conductivity of CNT Films for Advanced Sensing
- Commercial Production · 2009Optimized Undulator Design Enhances Photon Energy Range for Advanced Material Analysis
- Human Factors · 2000Shoulder-tapping interfaces offer superior usability for orientation in visually impaired users.
- Innovation & Design · 2005Gender-inclusive ethnobiological research yields richer data for sustainable resource management.
- Commercial Production · 2005Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems Enable Mass Customization at Mass Production Costs
- Commercial Production · 2005Lean Six Sigma integration enhances local government service delivery by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2003Flexible IT Infrastructure Drives Strategic Alignment and Application Adoption
- Sustainability · 2007A holistic checklist enhances construction sustainability performance by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2008Timely GDP Estimation Relies on Extrapolation of Incomplete Data
- Commercial Production · 2002Optimizing Analytical Processes for Material Characterization
- Commercial Production · 2010Aligning Product Innovation with Supply Chain Capabilities Boosts Performance
- Commercial Production · 2005Structured Survey Design Improves Data Validity by 80%
- Commercial Production · 2002Six Sigma's Strategic Impact: Balancing Hype with Practical Application
- Final Production · 2008Engineered Cementitious Composites exhibit enhanced durability and material performance
- Sustainability · 2009Economic models prioritizing growth may inherently conflict with long-term sustainability goals.
- Commercial Production · 2003Recreational Fishing Data Informs Resource Management Strategies
- Resource Management · 2008Fisheries Bycatch: A Significant Threat to Marine Mammal Conservation
- Innovation & Markets · 2004Investor Optimism, Not Firm Quality, Drives IPO Market Booms
- Commercial Production · 2003Sierra Nevada Batholith's Lithospheric Column: A Foundation for Resource Understanding
- Commercial Production · 2006Miniature Bioreactors Accelerate Bioprocess Development Through High-Throughput Parallel Cultivation
- Commercial Production · 2008SWAP 3.2: Enhanced Numerical Stability for Vadose Zone Hydrology Simulations
- Resource Management · 2006Global biomass burning emissions fluctuate by over 1 Pg C annually, driven by diverse factors.
- Human Factors · 2004Antioxidant Intervention Mitigates Islet Cell Stress and Enhances Viability
- Commercial Production · 2007Optimizing Resource Allocation Can Boost Manufacturing TFP by 30-60%
- Human Factors · 2001Post-Surgical Cognitive Decline Persists for Years, Influenced by Early Recovery
- User-Centred Design · 2006Candidacy: A Framework for Understanding User Access to Services
- Human Factors · 2002Targeted cognitive training can improve specific mental abilities in older adults, but does not automatically translate to daily functioning.
- Commercial Production · 2004Diabetes prevalence impacts healthcare resource allocation and market demand for medical supplies.
- Commercial Production · 2007Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) laid the groundwork for modern production system integration.
- Commercial Production · 2009Nanomaterial Integration Boosts Screen-Printed Sensor Performance
- Commercial Production · 20103D CAD for Garment Flattening: Bridging Virtual Design to Production Patterns
- Commercial Production · 2009Integrating Healthcare Service and Building Design Boosts Operational Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2010Country-Specific Barriers Limit Precast Concrete System Adoption
- Commercial Production · 2000Incremental CAD enables rapid fault recovery in FPGA designs
- Commercial Production · 2010Digital Zenith Cameras Achieve Sub-Arcsecond Precision for Engineering Gravity Field Determination
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrating Financial Value into Process Re-design Decisions
- Innovation & Design · 2005Systemic Innovation Drives Transition to Sustainable Electricity
- Sustainability · 2006Integrating Sustainability into Building Briefing Accelerates Resource Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2006Federalism's Evolution: From Local Demand to National Mandate in Crime Control
- Commercial Production · 2009Grooved interlocking bricks improve wall alignment and stiffness by over 2x
- Commercial Production · 2010Reducing Rail Infrastructure Costs Through Innovative Design
- Sustainability · 2006Eco-innovation leans towards incremental process improvements, but radical architectural shifts offer unique opportunities.
- Commercial Production · 2007DRISC Model: A Framework for Proactive Supply Chain Disruption Management
- Resource Management · 2005Microbial activity accelerates metal degradation by up to 50%