All design research studies — page 2
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.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Consumer willingness to repair drives the success of 'Right to Repair' initiatives.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Integrated Marketing Communication Boosts Religious Tourism Engagement
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Apple's brand ecosystem drives customer loyalty through emotional connection and lifestyle integration.
- Human Factors · 2023Elevated Particulate Matter in AC Manufacturing Plants Poses Respiratory Risks
- Human Factors · 2023University environments can create significant barriers for wheelchair users, impacting their educational experience.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Influencer Marketing and Online Ads Drive Green Beauty Purchase Decisions
- User-Centred Design · 2023Universal Design Principles 1 & 2 Harmonize with Ecological Design for Inclusive Media
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Digitalization Drives Sustainable Consumption Models in Retail
- Modelling · 2023Finite Element Simulation Optimizes Additive Manufacturing Process Parameters
- Innovation & Design · 2022Parametric Model Variability Hinders Agile Product Development
- Modelling · 2023Additive Manufacturing of Polyurethanes Unlocks Complex Geometries
- Sustainability · 2026Peanut Shell Activated Carbon Achieves 98.9% Cationic Dye Removal in 20 Minutes
- Innovation & Design · 2026Flexible Pressure Sensors: Integrating Mechanisms, Materials, and Applications for Cross-Industry Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 20252D Material Structure Dictates Tribological Performance, Guiding Future Lubricant Design
- Sustainability · 2026Agro-waste biocomposites: LCA reveals nuanced environmental benefits
- Sustainability · 2026Integrating Lean, BIM, and Circular Economy Principles Boosts UK Construction Sustainability
- Final Production · 2025Titanium Dioxide Enhances Textile Fire Resistance and UV Protection
- Final Production · 2025Filtration efficiency of woven screens is significantly reduced by higher flow rates, especially in synthetic materials.
- Sustainability · 2026Chemical modification of cellulose enhances food packaging barrier properties and recyclability
- Final Production · 2026Synergistic environmental aging reduces CFRP composite strength by up to 45%
- Sustainability · 2026Modular Steel Housing Achieves Carbon Performance Comparable to Timber
- Final Production · 2026Strain Rate Significantly Enhances Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- Classic Design · 2020Visual Perception as a Compositional Tool in Solo Performance Improvisation
- Resource Management · 2026Ring beam shaping slashes additive manufacturing resource use by over 60%
- Final Production · 2025Encapsulation boosts probiotic viability by up to 100x during processing and storage
- Classic Design · 2023Post-War Playgrounds: Architects as 'Aesthetic Operators' for Community Empowerment
- Classic Design · 2026Ethical Appraisal Stabilizes Sustainability Meanings in Heritage Food Tourism
- Innovation & Design · 2026Biodegradable Memristors Enable Sustainable Neuromorphic Computing
- Innovation & Markets · 2026Consumer Data as a Lever for Market Competition
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI-driven binding affinity calculators can accelerate drug discovery timelines
- Final Production · 2026Simulation-driven DED process optimization for Ti6Al4V part repair reduces residual stress by 30%
- Final Production · 2026Niobium addition enhances ductility and oxidation resistance in additively manufactured tungsten
- Resource Management · 2026Modular Micro-Lunar Greenhouse Optimizes Resource Use for Off-World Crop Production
- Final Production · 2026Probabilistic modelling of recycled carbon fiber composites enhances predictable material performance
- User-Centred Design · 2026Culturally-adapted smartphone app doubles smoking cessation engagement for Indigenous populations
- Resource Management · 2026Digitalization and Additive Manufacturing Accelerate Manufacturing Decarbonization
- Sustainability · 2026Generative AI can design sustainable food products by optimizing for environmental impact
- Commercial Production · 2026Lean Learning Factories Enhance Industry 5.0 Skill Development
- Final Production · 2026High-Entropy Alloys: Tailoring Composition for Predictable Single-Phase Formation
- Sustainability · 2026Digital Technologies Accelerate Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
- Innovation & Markets · 2026Visual Semiotics on Packaging Drive Consumer Loyalty in Personal Care
- Sustainability · 2026Aluminium-clad timber windows offer a 20% lower environmental impact compared to standard timber windows across their lifecycle.
- Classic Design · 2015Form Follows Function: The Enduring Legacy of Modernist Design Principles
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Pandemic-Driven Shifts in Consumer Values Accelerate Retail Innovation Adoption
- Innovation & Design · 2023Self-Healing Polymers Extend Product Lifespan in Wet Environments
- Sustainability · 2023Integrating Local Ecological Knowledge Enhances Regenerative Design Outcomes
- Commercial Production · 2023Human-Machine Collaboration Enhances Social Sustainability in Manufacturing
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Habits and Awareness Drive Sustainable Consumer Choices
- Sustainability · 2023Cardoon and Starch/Chitosan Particleboard Exhibits Lower Environmental Impact Than Conventional Alternatives
- Resource Management · 2023Recycled Newspaper Composites Offer Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Sensing Solutions
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Brand Loyalty Driven by Post-Purchase Experience Significantly Impacts Future Consumer Decisions
- Sustainability · 2023Urban regions lead in Circular Economy transition, not North-South divides.
- Sustainability · 2023Extruded Carbon Reinforced Concrete Ribbed Slabs Reduce Material Usage by 50% in Floor Construction
- Sustainability · 2023Biomimicry in Medical Materials: A Pathway to Circularity
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Resident perceptions of 'cold and busy' city and 'friendly and funny' people can inform destination marketing strategies.
- Human Factors · 2013Optimal Hip Protector Design: 35mm Thickness, 43 Durometer Hardness, and 365 cm² Surface Area Maximize Force Attenuation and User Acceptance
- Sustainability · 2015Environmental Regulations Can Drive Maritime Innovation, But Evidence is Mixed
- Sustainability · 2015Recycling processes show declining eco-efficiency due to increased energy consumption and reduced profitability.
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Marketing Mix Elements Significantly Drive Repeat Kebaya Purchases
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Seven-Factor Marketing Mix Significantly Influences Private University Selection
- Innovation & Design · 2015Synthetic Skin Materials Enhance Reproducibility in Design Testing
- Human Factors · 2015Minimizing Extraneous Cognitive Load Enhances E-learning Effectiveness in Medical Education
- Sustainability · 2015Service Design Empowers Textile Artisan Communities for Holistic Sustainability
- Human Factors · 2013Virtual ergonomic assessment of vehicle interiors reduces prototype costs and development time.
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Trust and Convenience Drive Online Purchase Decisions
- Commercial Production · 2015Slow Manufacturing: A Strategic Approach to Elevate Product Value and Craftsmanship
- Human Factors · 2013Integrating Human Capabilities into Product Lifecycle Design Reduces Errors and Enhances Usability
- Commercial Production · 2015Lean Manufacturing implementation boosts productivity by reducing waste and cycle times
- Commercial Production · 2015Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) enable dynamic production adjustments to meet fluctuating market demands.
- Sustainability · 2005High-Efficiency Fixtures Offer 25-Year Environmental and Economic Benefits in Multioccupant Buildings
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Market Demand Alone Insufficient for Widespread Organic Agriculture Adoption
- Commercial Production · 2009Continuous Reactor Design Boosts Ester Production Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2008Integrating thermal management early in the design process enhances product compactness and performance.
- Sustainability · 2004Consumerism's Detachment from Nature Fuels Unsustainable Practices
- Commercial Production · 2004Virtual Process Engineering accelerates manufacturing by integrating VR and FEM simulations
- Commercial Production · 2010Optimizing Glycemic Control Reduces Unplanned Hospital Admissions by 1.9%
- Sustainability · 2006Grassroots Innovation: A Powerful Engine for Sustainable Development
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Subtle Health Messaging Can Shift Automatic Vegetable Preferences
- User-Centred Design · 2010Prototyping as a User Assemblage Tool
- Commercial Production · 2003Virtual collaboration slashes one-of-a-kind product development time by 20%
- Sustainability · 2010Ecological footprint calculators may inadvertently discourage sustainable behaviour by highlighting unavoidable overshoot.
- Sustainability · 2010Globalization's Dual Impact: Reducing Environmental Degradation While Exacerbating Poverty in Pakistan
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Consumer Engagement: A Multi-faceted Metric for Organizational Connection
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Manufacturer Promotions Significantly Influence Retail Product Placement Decisions
- Sustainability · 2007Optimal PV system sizing for residential energy reduces life cycle costs by 15%
- Sustainability · 2009Predictive Models for Chemical Production Environmental Impact from Molecular Structure
- Innovation & Markets · 2008Expert Wine Ratings Don't Align with Consumer Preferences
- Sustainability · 2010Pork Production's Carbon Footprint: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Traditional markets remain dominant for fresh food purchases despite supermarket growth in Taiwan
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Packaging Material Significantly Influences Consumer Perception and Purchase Intent
- User-Centred Design · 2023Optimizing Educational Website Readability Through Strategic Text Design
- User-Centred Design · 2025Universal Design principles boost stunting detection app usability by 11%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Doping conjugated polymers enhances mechanical properties for advanced flexible electronics
- Innovation & Design · 2025Inkjet, Screen, and Gravure Printing Enable High-Performance Flexible Capacitive Pressure Sensors
- Innovation & Design · 2023Graphene Fractal Antennas Enable Flexible 5G Wearables for Real-Time Health Monitoring
- Innovation & Design · 2024Inkjet Printing of Ag2Se Enables High-Performance Flexible Thermoelectric Devices
- Innovation & Design · 2024Nanomaterial Integration Boosts Enzyme Biofuel Cell Efficiency for Self-Powered Sensors
- Classic Design · 2023Prozodezhda: Functional Costume Enhancing Actor Expression
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI-driven aesthetic generation can reduce web design time by up to 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Generative Design Boosts Highway Passing Lane Compliance by 47%