All design research studies — page 211
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.
- Human Factors · 2013Map-aided navigation enhances user location accuracy in GNSS-denied environments
- Final Production · 2014Electromagnetic-responsive nanoparticles enhance medical therapies and diagnostics
- Final Production · 2014UV-cured silver nanoparticle finishes provide durable antibacterial properties to cotton fabrics
- Final Production · 2014Dipodal Silanes Enhance Surface Coating Durability in Aqueous Environments
- Final Production · 2014Ion Exchange Resins Enhance Drug Dissolution and Prevent Dose Dumping in Controlled Release Formulations
- Innovation & Design · 2014Cellulose Nanomaterials: Bridging Lab Discoveries to Market Realities
- Final Production · 2014Zirconia crown layering influences stress distribution by up to 38%
- Final Production · 2011Chemical Treatment of Sawdust Enhances Composite Strength and Water Resistance
- Final Production · 2015Proppants Evolve Beyond Fracture Support to Integrated Reservoir Functionality
- Innovation & Design · 2011Collective Efficiency Drives Infrastructure Development in Small Manufacturing
- Innovation & Design · 2010MSMEs as Catalysts for Innovation and Economic Growth
- Sustainability · 2011Integrating Labour Market Policy with Construction for Regional Sustainable Development
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Ball Milling Duration Enhances Aluminum Composite Hardness and Strength by 200%
- Final Production · 20153D Printed Graphene Aerogels Achieve Supercompressibility and Enhanced Conductivity
- Final Production · 2015Optofluidic Fabrication Enables High-Resolution, Scalable 3D Particle Creation
- Final Production · 2015Nanofluid enhancement of solar collector thermal performance
- Final Production · 2015Femtosecond Filamentation Enables Precise Microfabrication of PLA Without Focal Plane Adjustment
- Resource Management · 2015Recycled Plastics Cut Production Energy and Emissions by 86%
- Final Production · 2014Engineered discontinuities enhance composite toughness by 50% while retaining stiffness
- Final Production · 2015Cellular Automaton simulation predicts AZ91 magnesium alloy microstructure evolution during friction stir welding
- Final Production · 2015Advanced Materials for Extreme Environments: Fusion Reactor Demands
- Final Production · 2015Flow Drill Joining and Spin-Blind Riveting Enhance FRP-Metal Hybrid Structural Integrity
- Modelling · 2015Predictive Modelling of Biodegradable Polymer Mechanical Property Degradation
- Final Production · 2014Hygrothermal aging permanently degrades epoxy nanocomposite mechanical properties, especially fracture toughness.
- Modelling · 2015FEM Simulation Predicts Machining Performance by Analyzing Chip Formation and Temperature
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Friction Stir Welding Parameters for Al-6351 Composites Enhances Tensile Strength
- Final Production · 2015Fumed Silica Nanocomposites Enhance Ionic Conductivity in Lithium Battery Electrolytes
- Resource Management · 2015Cost-Effective Sensors Enhance Marine Environmental Monitoring for Policy Compliance
- Final Production · 2015Increased Assembly Force Enhances Taper Contact Area in Modular Implants
- Final Production · 2014Biaxial loading significantly reduces the strength of carbon epoxy laminates by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2015Advanced Transistor Models Enhance Integrated Circuit Design Accuracy
- Final Production · 2015Cellulose fiber morphology dictates gypsum composite strength and flexibility
- Final Production · 2014Numerical Homogenization Predicts Carbon-Carbon Composite Properties
- Final Production · 2014Hybrid Composite Design: Predicting and Achieving Pseudo-Ductile Tensile Response
- Final Production · 2014Bonded Basalt FRP Post-Tensioning Boosts Glulam Beam Strength by 15%
- Final Production · 2014Glass/Epoxy Composites Exhibit Superior Mode II Delamination Resistance Compared to Carbon/Epoxy
- Final Production · 2014Optimizing CFRP Milling: Predictive Models for Cutting Forces Reduce Waste
- Modelling · 2014High-fidelity FEA predicts composite crush behaviour with 95% accuracy
- Final Production · 2015Ultrasonic Vibration Enhances Mechanical Properties of Continuously Cast Aluminum Alloys
- Final Production · 2014Cold Plasma Treatment Enhances Adhesive Bond Strength in Carbon Fibre Composites
- Final Production · 2015Simulating X-ray Diffraction from Textured Materials Enhances Understanding of Shock-Induced Phase Transitions
- Final Production · 2014Perpendicular Carbon Fiber Orientation Maximizes EMI Shielding in Composites
- Final Production · 2014Bio-based Novolac Resins from Pine Beetle Infested Bark Offer Enhanced Water Resistance
- Final Production · 2014Acoustic Emission Signatures Predict Composite Material Fatigue Life
- Final Production · 2015Flywheel Design Optimizes Energy Flow in Rotating Systems
- 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