All design research studies — page 2
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.
- Innovation & Design · 2025Wearable Plant Sensors Offer Scalable, Biocompatible Solutions for Smart Agriculture
- Commercial Production · 2023Spinning Electrode Reactor Enables Seamless Scale-Up of Electroorganic Synthesis
- Classic Design · 2023Pastry as a Medium: Bridging Culinary and Artistic Expression
- Commercial Production · 2023Lean Six Sigma integration boosts food safety and efficiency by 25%
- Human Factors · 2023Optimizing AI Collaboration: Reducing Cognitive Load for Enhanced Decision-Making
- Commercial Production · 2023Continuous flow synthesis of PCN-222 enables precise control over particle size and morphology for enhanced production efficiency.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Inclusive Design of Educational Materials Boosts Engagement and Equity
- Commercial Production · 2024Value Stream Mapping and Lean Tools Reduce Apparel Production Lead Time by 27%
- Commercial Production · 2023Prioritizing Industry 4.0 Technologies for Market Competitiveness: Cost, Flexibility, and Quality Emerge as Key Drivers
- Innovation & Design · 2025Nanomaterial Integration Enhances Wearable Bioelectronics for Telehealth
- Innovation & Design · 2025Graphene Fibers Unlock Next-Gen Smart Textiles with Enhanced Sensing and Energy Storage
- Innovation & Design · 2025Parametric BIM accelerates bridge design exploration and optimization
- Human Factors · 2025Integrating Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering for Enhanced Transport System Comfort and Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2024IoT sensors reduce water treatment operational costs by 15% through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Shift from 'Universal Design' to 'Bespoke Design' for Enhanced Inclusivity
- User-Centred Design · 2025Visuals and clear naming boost digital platform inclusivity for users with mild intellectual disabilities or low literacy.
- Innovation & Design · 2025CAD API Automation Slashes Design Documentation Time by 90%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Generative Design Automates Custom Orthosis Creation, Empowering Non-Experts
- Commercial Production · 2024Robotic Assembly in Modular Construction Slashes Production Time and Cost
- Innovation & Design · 2025AI-Generated Orthotic Designs Boost Social Acceptance by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2023Lean Manufacturing Reduces Production Waste by 25% through VSM and RCA
- Human Factors · 2025Cognitive Ergonomics is Key to Successful Human-Robot Collaboration in Industry
- Sustainability · 2015Holistic Soil Quality Indicators Enhance Sustainable Land Use and Protect Human Health
- Commercial Production · 2016Standardized Data Quality Framework Enhances EHR Data Utility for Design Projects
- Commercial Production · 2015Continuous Flow Polymerization Reduces Batch-to-Batch Variation in Organic Electronics Materials
- Innovation & Design · 2020Decentralized Robotic Team Control Enhances Scalability and Robustness
- Commercial Production · 2019Shifting Macronutrient Trends Impact Food Product Development
- Commercial Production · 2019Lean Manufacturing Adoption Boosts SME Competitiveness
- User-Centred Design · 2020Patient-Centric Service Design for Chronic Illness: Lessons from Long Covid
- Innovation & Design · 2019Graphene and 2D Materials Unlock Next-Gen Nonvolatile Memory
- Sustainability · 2015Distributed Manufacturing Systems Reduce Transport Emissions and Boost Regional Economies
- User-Centred Design · 2020Cultivation Experience Reduces Aversion to Imperfect Produce
- Commercial Production · 2015Additive Manufacturing Design Discrepancies: Bridging Virtual Models to Real-World Production
- User-Centred Design · 2020Consumer-friendly medical terminology translation improves patient understanding by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2019Lean Manufacturing adoption in small bakeries boosts efficiency and quality.
- Commercial Production · 2020Multi-DOF Additive Manufacturing: Unlocking Geometric Complexity for Advanced Production
- Sustainability · 2020Biophilic Street Design Framework Yields Multifaceted Urban Benefits
- Commercial Production · 2019Humanoid Robots Enable Complex Assembly in Constrained Aircraft Manufacturing Environments
- Human Factors · 2015Ergonomic office seating significantly reduces neck and shoulder discomfort during knowledge work.
- Commercial Production · 2019Perceived Norms and Organizational Efficacy Drive Automation Adoption in Manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2018Soft Lean Practices Drive Sustainable Continuous Improvement
- Commercial Production · 2017Smart Manufacturing Boosts Petrochemical Efficiency and Competitiveness
- Commercial Production · 2016Digitalization in German Manufacturing: A Gap Between Concept and Practice
- Innovation & Design · 2011Digital Fabrication Enables Novel Materiality and Design Expression in Architecture
- Human Factors · 2014Optimized office ergonomics significantly boost productivity and reduce health risks.
- Commercial Production · 2011Hybrid manufacturing systems enhance product reliability and cost-effectiveness in mass customization.
- Commercial Production · 2011Formal Verification Enhances Real-Time Database Reliability in Critical Systems
- Innovation & Design · 2014Ultrasonic Hydration Monitoring: A Non-Invasive Approach for Continuous Performance Tracking
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) drives cost reduction and quality in complex engineering projects.
- Human Factors · 2014Low-Cost Adjustable Workstation Boosts Assembly Performance by 29%
- Innovation & Design · 2020Bio-inspired Interface Layer Boosts Scalability and Flexibility of Perovskite Solar Cells
- Innovation & Design · 20233D Printed Conductive Hydrogels: Enabling Complex Bioelectronic Designs
- Classic Design · 2023Curvature metrics can quantify perceived shape complexity, influencing aesthetic preference.
- Classic Design · 2024Deaf Aesthetics: A Framework for Enhancing Educational Interaction
- Commercial Production · 2023Integrating Circularity and Lean Six Sigma Boosts Manufacturing Sustainability
- Innovation & Design · 2023Flexible magnetic nanosensors enable seamless integration in wearable technology
- Human Factors · 2023Mixed Reality Interfaces Reduce Cognitive Load in Human-Robot Collaboration
- User-Centred Design · 2023Biophilic and Intelligent Office Design: A User-Centric Framework
- Resource Management · 2023Waste-derived gluconic acid from paper offers a cost-effective and environmentally superior biolixiviant
- Commercial Production · 2023Inverter switching frequency directly impacts power quality in distributed generation systems
- Innovation & Design · 2023Generative Design Accelerates Soft Robot Actuator Development by 99%
- Commercial Production · 2023Industry 4.0 adoption requires sustained Lean practices for optimal sustainability gains.
- Classic Design · 2024Zen Philosophy Informs Temple Garden Spatial Design for Enhanced Serenity
- User-Centred Design · 2024Enlarging touch targets and intuitive visual cues significantly improve app usability for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Human Factors · 2025Systems-focused HFE interventions improve healthcare outcomes by addressing multiple design elements.
- Innovation & Design · 2025AI-driven generative design optimizes manufacturing facility layouts by 25%
- Human Factors · 2023Range Anxiety in Electric Vehicles is Primarily a Psychological Barrier, Not Just a Technical Limitation
- User-Centred Design · 2024Inclusive Design Principles Enhance Educational Experience for Diverse Learners
- Commercial Production · 2024Continuous Ethanol Fermentation Boosts Productivity by Overcoming Batch Limitations
- Human Factors · 2024AI-driven interface transformation can shift accessibility focus from product design to universal adaptation
- Human Factors · 2023Human Factors Expertise is Crucial for Responsible AI Development
- User-Centred Design · 2024Simplistic Bonnet Designs Lead Electric Vehicle Front-End Preference
- Innovation & Design · 2025Smart Applications Elevate Tourism Facility Interior Design by 30% in Guest Engagement and Sustainability
- User-Centred Design · 2024Strategic placement of leisure furniture significantly enhances landscape aesthetics and visitor experience.
- Resource Management · 2025Biogas-Solar Hybrid Systems Achieve 97% CO2 Reduction, But Economic Viability Hinges on Subsidies
- Human Factors · 2025Triangulating Mental Workload: Physiological, Subjective, and Performance Metrics Align for Drone Assembly
- Commercial Production · 2024Lean Manufacturing reduces automotive production cycle time by up to 20%
- Resource Management · 2023Froth flotation and moderate refining slash nanocellulose production costs by 40%
- Commercial Production · 2023Lean principles reduce ATM spare part repair waste by 20%
- Commercial Production · 2026Integrating Lean and Green Manufacturing Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2023Green Lean Six Sigma cuts raw material waste by 2.23% in nectar manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2024Value-based leadership drives sustainable quality in Lean manufacturing.
- Commercial Production · 2024Generative AI Augments Design and Manufacturing Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2014Balancing Subjective Experience and Objective Analysis in Design Evaluation
- Innovation & Design · 2026Biopolymer memristors enable sustainable neuromorphic computing, overcoming limitations of traditional silicon-based systems.
- Innovation & Design · 2026Industry 5.0 Integration Enhances Manufacturing System Adaptability and Human-Centricity
- Innovation & Design · 2019Magnetic Liquid Metal Enables Remote Self-Healing of Flexible Electronics in Seconds
- Modelling · 2025Pellet-based 3D printing enables hyperelastic TPE membranes for soft robotics
- User-Centred Design · 2025AI-Generated Design Interfaces Improve Task Efficiency and Visual Appeal
- User-Centred Design · 2026Tailored Online Self-Management Program Significantly Improves Quality of Life for IBD Patients
- Human Factors · 2026Integrated Sports Training Enhances Physiological Capacity and Character Resilience
- Modelling · 2025AI-driven dashboard prototype enhances infrastructure resilience through predictive maintenance
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Integrating Cultural Value Enhances Economic Feasibility in Urban Renewal Projects
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Public Radio Amplifies Rural Development Impact by 70% Through Targeted Programming
- User-Centred Design · 2025User-Centred Design Framework for Explainable AI Systems
- User-Centred Design · 2026Extra Care Housing Design: Balancing Independence and Support for Older Adults
- Innovation & Design · 2025Strategic HRD is Key to Industry 4.0 Readiness in Emerging Economies
- Innovation & Markets · 2026Upcycled Foods: Consumer Awareness is Key to Bridging the Gap Between Positive Attitudes and Purchase Intent
- Modelling · 2025Optimizing Material Extrusion 3D Printing: Parameter Control for Enhanced Mechanical Performance
- Resource Management · 2026Avocado Seed Waste as a Sustainable Feedstock for Bacterial Cellulose Production