All design research studies — page 208
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.
- Modelling · 2014FEM Homogenization Predicts Composite Elastic Properties
- Final Production · 2014MWCNT reinforcement enhances tensile and compressive strength in epoxy composites by up to 20%
- Resource Management · 2015Potassium Iodide Leaching Recovers 98.7% of Platinum from Fuel Cells
- Final Production · 2012Radiative Heating Models for Mars Entry Thermal Protection Systems
- Final Production · 2015Soft Elastomeric Grippers Enhance Dexterity in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Final Production · 2015Sintering temperature significantly impacts HA/Ti6Al4V composite hardness and density
- Final Production · 2014Enhancing Polyimide Thermal Stability and Strength Through Reactive Modification
- Final Production · 2015ERNiCrMo-3 filler metal enhances corrosion resistance in dissimilar steel joints for high-temperature applications
- Classic Design · 2012Turbine blade surface impact behavior influences erosion and fouling rates.
- Modelling · 2012Capillary-Based Droplet Deposition: Sub-15% of Capillary Diameter Droplet Size Achievable
- Classic Design · 2012Surface Textures Can Reduce Aerodynamic Drag by Up to 20%
- Innovation & Design · 2012Plasma Actuators Stabilize Boundary Layers, Delaying Turbulence and Reducing Drag
- Innovation & Design · 2012Optimized Control Strategies Enhance Wind Turbine Performance and Grid Integration
- Modelling · 20123D Analytical Model Accurately Predicts Vortex-Induced Vibration in Deepwater Risers
- Modelling · 2012Optimizing Complex Systems with Time-Periodic PDE Constraints
- Modelling · 2012LES simulations offer high-fidelity aerodynamic insights for early-stage aircraft conceptual design
- Modelling · 2012CFD simulation reveals spoiler placement significantly impacts vehicle drag and fuel efficiency
- Classic Design · 2012Vortex Dynamics in Turbine Nozzles Significantly Impact Aerodynamic Performance
- Modelling · 2012Open Cavity Reduces Train Aerodynamic Drag by 10%
- Human Factors · 2012Ribbed surfaces enhance heat transfer by up to 2.5x in turbulent flow
- Classic Design · 2012Aerodynamic Efficiency in Turbine Blade Design is Optimized by Understanding Secondary Flow Dynamics
- Classic Design · 2015Bonobo Behaviour Offers Insights into Human Evolutionary Precursors
- User-Centred Design · 2015Decentering Gender and Sexuality: Collaborative Ethnography Fosters New Perspectives
- Human Factors · 2015Relative Age Effect Impacts Hungarian National Swimming Team Composition
- Innovation & Design · 2012DFMA principles streamline bridge construction efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2015Glocalization: A Framework for Navigating Global and Local Design Tensions
- User-Centred Design · 2015Facilitating Shared Understanding: Key Principles for Effective Interactive Design Sessions
- Innovation & Design · 2013Cultural Production as a Branding Strategy for Underdeveloped Urban Areas
- Classic Design · 2013Language as a Tool for Cultural Imposition: The Case of English Instruction in Colonial Philippines
- User-Centred Design · 2013Indigenous cultural artifacts require co-design to ensure authentic representation and community benefit.
- Classic Design · 2013Arabic Urban Streets: A Framework for Culturally Sensitive Street Design
- Classic Design · 2013Citizenship as a Dynamic Construct: The DREAM Act's Challenge to Traditional Definitions
- Classic Design · 2013Engaged Phenomenology: A Framework for Culturally Responsive Design Research
- Resource Management · 2013Interstate Aquifer Management: Lessons from the Snake Valley Dispute
- User-Centred Design · 2013Digital Archives Must Prioritize User Access and Long-Term Accessibility for Cultural Heritage
- Innovation & Design · 2015Verb Expressions as Key Indicators of Product/Service Issues
- Innovation & Design · 2015Automated UML Class Diagram Generation from Natural Language Requirements Enhances Traceability
- Classic Design · 2011Human-centric hospital design enhances patient well-being and recovery.
- Modelling · 2015Modular Physiology Circuitboards Enhance Model Interoperability and Reusability
- Modelling · 2011Virtual Orchestra for Acoustic Modelling
- User-Centred Design · 2015Gamified learning increases vocabulary retention and enjoyment by over 10%
- Classic Design · 2011Five Practice Models Enhance Social Justice Lawyering for Organizing Groups
- Classic Design · 2011Absolute Pitch Enhances Musical Recall and Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2014Structured stakeholder analysis enhances project value creation by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2014Entropy as a Metric for Business Process Complexity
- Human Factors · 2014Posterior foot placement and augmented arm position reduce sit-to-stand test time by up to 15%
- Human Factors · 2014Bone quality significantly impacts dental implant stability, not just bone density.
- User-Centred Design · 2014Co-designing heated curb cuts and optimized snow removal for winter sidewalk accessibility
- Classic Design · 2013Indigenous Metaphors Drive Transformative Design Thinking
- User-Centred Design · 2014Interactive Microworlds Enhance Financial Literacy in Advisory Services
- Classic Design · 2013Alchemical poetry reveals enduring design principles in medieval recipe formulation
- Resource Management · 2013Environmental Taxes Can Drive Sustainable Development and Resource Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2013Chakma Female Craniofacial Morphology: A Baseline for Product Design
- Resource Management · 2013Optimizing Stormwater Management: Balancing Cost, Pollution, and Climate Resilience
- Sustainability · 2013Cost-Effective Green Material Selection Framework for Housing
- Classic Design · 2013Evolutionary pathways of trait development can be traced through genetic architecture.
- Innovation & Markets · 2013Positive Brand Experience and Personality Drive Customer Value
- Classic Design · 2013Golden Ratio Proportions Enhance Product Packaging Appeal
- Classic Design · 2013Rural, periurban, and urban landscapes exhibit distinct aesthetic characteristics.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Contextual Evaluation Significantly Shapes Perceived Creativity
- Classic Design · 2015Visual Verification Enhances Textual Entailment Accuracy
- Classic Design · 2015The Semiotic Act of Design Appropriation
- User-Centred Design · 2015Wizard of Oz method enables rapid prototyping of wearable AR interactions
- Classic Design · 2015Embodied Movement Enhances Creative Leadership Strategies
- Classic Design · 2015Egyptian Cinema's Evolving Male Archetypes Reflect Societal Shifts
- Innovation & Design · 2015Evidence-Based Design Principles for Programming Languages
- Modelling · 2015CAD and FEA optimize Mecanum wheel design for enhanced robotic performance
- Human Factors · 2015Robotic Prosthesis Emulation Enhances User Satisfaction and Walking Economy
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Globalised Football Fandom Creates New Urban Consumer Tribes
- User-Centred Design · 2015Participatory design empowers urban teens to foster landscape stewardship.
- Human Factors · 2023Ergonomic workstation design boosts radiologist productivity and well-being.
- Human Factors · 2020Patient compliance in hand therapy is driven by collaborative co-authorship and contextual understanding.
- Human Factors · 2023Optimized Muscle-Tendon Models Accurately Predict Human Metabolic Cost During Walking
- Human Factors · 2023End-effector robot simulation alters lower-limb muscle activation compared to real walking in children with cerebral palsy.
- Human Factors · 2023Perimeter-ridged orthotics enhance dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability
- Human Factors · 2022Sickness Absence Spells Predict Disability Retirement in High-Stress Occupations
- Human Factors · 2022Wearable IMUs provide reliable, albeit less precise, data for quantifying pitching biomechanics and injury risk.
- Innovation & Design · 2021Portable Reputation Boosts User Trust and Transaction Likelihood
- Human Factors · 2020Accessible housing design enhances elderly autonomy and well-being.
- Human Factors · 202095% of students lack computer workload monitoring, risking posture and visual strain.
- Human Factors · 2022Firefighter ladder lifting poses significant ergonomic risk for low back and shoulder injuries.
- Human Factors · 2023Active Prosthetic Ankle Enhances Motorcycle Control and Rider Quality of Life
- Human Factors · 2022Autism Awareness Rhetoric Shapes Societal Perceptions and Creates Disadvantage
- Human Factors · 2022Visual programming interfaces enhance accessibility of complex musculoskeletal models for non-experts.
- Human Factors · 2021Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation Shows No Immediate Effect on Motor Cortex Excitability During Muscle Contraction
- Human Factors · 2022Prolonged Sitting and Poor Lighting Increase Stress and Fatigue in Office Workers
- Human Factors · 2023Non-invasive monitoring of inspiratory muscle response reveals distinct metabolic dynamics during respiratory loading
- Human Factors · 2023Optimized Propofol Infusion for Obese Patients Enhances Anesthesia Safety
- Human Factors · 2022High-fidelity simulation quantifies pedestrian safety risks in autonomous driving scenarios
- Human Factors · 2023Interactive plant features enhance perceived well-being during work microbreaks.
- Human Factors · 2021Socioeconomic vulnerability significantly impacts user well-being and access to resources.
- Innovation & Design · 2023Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign strategically reframes female autonomy and challenges societal beauty norms.
- Human Factors · 2022VR Cursor Design Significantly Impacts Distance Perception and Interaction Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2021Non-invasive biosensor app design for early infectious disease detection
- Human Factors · 2023Optimizing Human-Robot Task Location for Enhanced Ergonomics and Accuracy
- Human Factors · 2021GO Transit's accessibility coach design creates unintended social separation between riders.
- Human Factors · 2021Car seat interface pressure correlates strongly with driver body mass and BMI
- Resource Management · 2020Optimizing Casein Fiber Bleaching for Reduced Strength Loss and Environmental Impact
- Human Factors · 2023Predictive Humidity Control Enhances Indoor Comfort and Well-being
- Resource Management · 2021Zonal Heating Controls Offer Variable Energy Savings, Influenced by User Behavior