All design research studies — page 183
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 · 2025Nearly 50% of Radiology Staff Experience Computer Vision Syndrome Due to Poor Ergonomics and Extended Screen Time
- User-Centred Design · 2017Beyond VR/AR: Towards an Internet of Abilities for Skill Transfer
- Human Factors · 2025XR interfaces can enhance older adults' cognitive engagement with digital heritage
- Human Factors · 2023Elderly Reachable Space: Integrating Joint Mobility for Vertical Layouts
- Human Factors · 2020Circadian rhythm disruption by viral infection impacts cellular gene expression.
- Human Factors · 2021Subtle shifts in body composition detected by MRI can precede measurable changes in weight or waist circumference.
- Human Factors · 2016Automated Foot Sensory Assessment Reduces Podiatrist Time and Improves Accuracy
- Human Factors · 2023Inertial Motion Capture Reduces Upper Limb Risk Assessment Time by 65%
- Human Factors · 2022Multi-area cryolipolysis elevates oxidative stress markers without altering body composition or lipid profiles.
- Human Factors · 2024Monocular Pose Estimation for Upper Limb ROM: Promising but Requires Examiner Oversight
- Human Factors · 2022Decline Walking Increases Anterior-Posterior Instability by 5° Inclination
- Human Factors · 2020Ergonomic Packaging Design: Methodologies for User Comfort and Injury Prevention
- User-Centred Design · 2023Virtual Reality Enhances Clothing Fitting Experience by 92%
- Final Production · 2022Increased Jute Fiber Crimp Enhances Thermal Insulation in Woven Fabrics
- Human Factors · 2015Flame-Resistant Synthetic Base Layers Do Not Significantly Alter Heat Stress in Wildland Firefighters
- Human Factors · 2022Digital Human Models Accurately Predict Whole-Body Strain in Ergonomic Assessments
- Final Production · 2021Optimizing Solid-State Electrolyte Conductivity through Heat Treatment
- Human Factors · 2017Simulating Thermoregulatory Sweating Conditions Enhances Design for Protective Garments and Textiles
- Human Factors · 2023Classroom fungal aerosol levels are similar across locations, but humidity impacts concentration.
- Human Factors · 2025Green Wall Aesthetics Significantly Impact User Emotion and Neural Stability
- Resource Management · 2025Embedded Pipe Systems Enhance Building Energy Flexibility by 30%
- Resource Management · 2023Thermosiphon Ventilation: A 19th-Century Approach to Modern Heat Recovery
- Resource Management · 2023Optimizing Polyester Fabric Weight Reduction for Enhanced Performance and Resource Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2025Hospital Sustainability Practices Lag Behind Environmental Awareness
- Human Factors · 2025Urban green spaces can reduce ambient temperature by up to 3.3°C, enhancing thermal comfort.
- Human Factors · 2026Task complexity and individual differences significantly impact novice interpreter performance.
- Human Factors · 2024Textile structure significantly impacts moisture absorption speed, crucial for personal comfort and performance.
- Human Factors · 2023Working Memory Capacity Dictates Instruction Following Success
- Human Factors · 2025Prefrontal and Hippocampal Brain Activity Correlates with Aesthetic and Spatial Complexity in Architectural Experiences
- Human Factors · 2019Haptic Feedback Enhances Manual Control Precision by 25% in Complex Tasks
- Innovation & Design · 2020Project-Based Learning Enhances Employability Skills in Technical Fields
- Human Factors · 2025Artificial Proprioception in Prosthetics Enhances User Embodiment and Motor Control
- Human Factors · 2023Musical footstep sonification enhances perceived arousal and valence during fast walking.
- Human Factors · 2021Urban bus driver workstations in Nigeria are not ergonomically designed for local anthropometry.
- Human Factors · 2025Vibrotactile Timbre Discrimination: Temporal Cues Offer Greater Design Potential Than Spectral Cues
- Human Factors · 2023Screen reader proficiency and keyboard skills are crucial for ICT empowerment of visually impaired individuals.
- Human Factors · 2024Biomimetic Soft Robot Dexterity Enhanced by Human Tactile Data
- Human Factors · 2022Systematic Sensor Selection Enhances Haptic Device Ergonomics
- Human Factors · 2023Shared Sensory Experiences Foster Stronger Human-AI Bonds
- Innovation & Design · 2022Strategic Alliances Enhance Innovation Through Absorptive Capacity and Ambidexterity
- Human Factors · 2024Wearable Haptic Feedback Reduces Item Picking Errors by 30%
- Human Factors · 2023Think Talk Write Model Reduces Abstract Concept Misconceptions by 50%
- Modelling · 2021Virtual Reality Integration Accelerates Production Layout Design by 30%
- Human Factors · 2025Vibrotactile Actuator Spacing of 90mm Optimizes Distinguishability on the Forearm
- Human Factors · 2024Haptic Device Design for Palm-Based Pseudo-Force and Pseudo-Torque Sensation
- Human Factors · 2022The Home-Work Lifeworld Matrix: A Framework for Understanding Employee Engagement in Remote Settings
- Human Factors · 2023Robotic Simulators Enhance Dental Education Through Ethical Design Principles
- Human Factors · 2021Forced-choice survey design mitigates response bias by 20% in meaning-of-work assessments.
- Human Factors · 2022Egocentric Auditory Digital Twins Enhance Virtual Environment Immersion
- Human Factors · 2018Personalized robotic models can predict compensatory movements in prosthesis users
- Human Factors · 2017Visualizing Robot Swarm States Enhances Operator Prediction and Control
- User-Centred Design · 2018Visualizing Ethnographic Data Enhances Simulator Design for Maritime Operations
- Human Factors · 2025Haptic and Visual Alerts Enhance Emergency Notification for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Human Factors · 2025Simplifying Mineral Resource Maps: Chemical Symbols Hinder Comprehension for Young Learners
- Human Factors · 2024Trauma-Informed Design Enhances App Accessibility for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Human Factors · 2024Virtual Embodiment Enhances VR Game Immersion by 30%
- Human Factors · 2025Mixed Reality excels in reducing cognitive load during complex assembly tasks
- Human Factors · 2022Model-driven safety risk assessment accelerates production commissioning by 30%
- Human Factors · 2021Nerve-tendon mobilization and short breaks reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome complaints by 12.7% and fatigue by 5.7% in rock breakers.
- Human Factors · 2025Wearable Exosuit Design Reduces User Load by 4kg for Upper Limb Assistance
- Commercial Production · 2024Real-time production monitoring slashes rejection rates by 210.87 units
- Human Factors · 2025Kinematic analysis quantifies ergonomic risks in sonography, informing WRMSD prevention.
- Human Factors · 2023Human-Robot Collaboration Adoption Hindered by Technical, Economic, Social, and Normative Barriers
- Human Factors · 2024Single-bed hospital rooms increase nurse presence but complicate monitoring, impacting patient safety and nurse well-being.
- Resource Management · 2023Chitosan-Magnetite Sorbents Achieve 27.6% Arsenic Removal Efficiency at Optimized Conditions
- Human Factors · 2017Cancellous bone's material density peaks at extremes of porosity, not mid-range.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Chatbot Re-engagement Boosts Applicant Experience and Data Transparency
- Human Factors · 2019Occupational noise exposure significantly correlates with reduced job satisfaction, particularly in physical work conditions.
- Sustainability · 2018Predictive Model for Sustainable Building Upgrades
- Human Factors · 2021Keyboard placement 8cm from desk edge minimizes wrist and elbow joint strain
- Human Factors · 2025Building Biology Principles Enhance Educational Spaces for Individuals with Down Syndrome
- Human Factors · 2019Anthropocentric design of UAS enhances operator performance and decision-making.
- Human Factors · 2021Automated merging algorithms can maintain traffic flow by optimizing vehicle gap acceptance.
- Human Factors · 2018Environmental factors significantly influence public space usage and user behaviour
- Human Factors · 2021Healthcare Signage Design for the Elderly: Enhancing Wayfinding and Independence
- Human Factors · 2018Augmented Reality enhances aeronautic maintenance task completion by 25%
- Human Factors · 2018Sensorimotor training device significantly improves postural kyphosis by addressing muscle imbalance
- Human Factors · 2016Observer tolerance to glare increases by 25% throughout the day
- Human Factors · 2025Smartwatch data visualization: Charts and graphs outperform text in dynamic environments
- Human Factors · 2025Immersive VR training boosts building energy awareness by over 90%
- Human Factors · 2019Communication Disparities Hinder Service Access for Older Adults
- Human Factors · 2016Gait-based Biometrics Enhance IoT Security by Leveraging Unique Human Movement Patterns
- Human Factors · 2020Personalized BIM data enhances high-rise fire evacuation by 25%
- Sustainability · 2019Patient Experience Drives Circularity in Medical Devices
- Modelling · 2015Cell-Transmission Models Enhance Traffic Flow Simulation Accuracy
- Human Factors · 2016Embodied Cognition in High-Speed Motorcycling Enhances Rider-Machine Integration
- Innovation & Design · 2022Predictive Maintenance Models Drive Manufacturing Growth
- Human Factors · 2022Active suspension in power wheelchairs reduces vibration-dose-value on surface transitions
- Human Factors · 2024Dynamic Mobility Training Outperforms Static Correction for Text Neck Syndrome
- Human Factors · 2025Wood and Red Brick Enhance Creativity; Concrete and White Paint Boost Focus in Learning Environments
- Human Factors · 2023Ergonomic interventions can reduce low back pain prevalence in nurses by up to 42.6%
- Human Factors · 2018Predicting Car Seat Contact Area with Anthropometric Data
- Human Factors · 2024Virtual rehabilitation systems can enhance balance and gait in patients with musculoskeletal disorders
- Human Factors · 2017Dynamic Wheelchair Seating Alters Cardiovascular Function in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
- Human Factors · 2021Passive trunk orthosis reduces erector spinae muscle activity by up to 65% during seated tasks
- Sustainability · 2025Telework can reduce commuting emissions by up to 54%, but rebound effects require careful management.
- Human Factors · 2021Multipurpose Foldable Table Boosts Task Efficiency by 50% and Reduces Space Footprint by 80%
- Human Factors · 2021Adaptive Sports Analytics: Bridging the Data Gap for Enhanced Performance and Accessibility
- Human Factors · 2022Propeller Aircraft Cabin Design: Prioritizing Noise, Vibration, and Seat Comfort Over Anthropometry
- Human Factors · 2023Preschool chair dimensions often mismatch children's anthropometry, risking long-term postural issues.