All design research studies — page 215
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.
- User-Centred Design · 2017Stalling Patterns Significantly Degrade Mobile Video Quality of Experience
- Commercial Production · 2016Integrating Reliability into Production Quality Control Enhances Manufacturing Performance
- User-Centred Design · 2020Mobile health apps can significantly improve COPD patient quality of life and self-management.
- Commercial Production · 2015TQM Implementation: A Double-Edged Sword for Organizational Performance
- Commercial Production · 2017Optimized Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nanostructured FTO Films Enhances Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Efficiency by 43%
- Commercial Production · 2017Optimized EV Charging Schedules Boost Parking Garage Profitability by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2019Intuitive Cobot Programming Enhances Human-Robot Collaboration in Industrial Settings
- Commercial Production · 2020Non-operative appendicitis treatment reduces disability days by an average of 5 days compared to surgery.
- Commercial Production · 2017IoT-enabled warehouse systems boost productivity and accuracy by 20%
- Modelling · 2020Integrated CAD, CAM, and 3D Printing Accelerates Robot Structure Development
- Resource Management · 2017CO2 as a Feedstock: Transforming Emissions into Valuable Products
- Commercial Production · 2017BIM-GIS Integration Enhances AEC Project Lifecycle Management
- Commercial Production · 2020Integrated Manufacturing Systems Boost Spacecraft Production Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2020Supply Chain Resilience is Key to Post-Pandemic Business Survival
- Commercial Production · 2015Integrating Sustainability into Lean Manufacturing with Overall Environmental Equipment Effectiveness (OEEE)
- Classic Design · 2020Optimizing Upper-Surface Blown (USB) Configurations for Cruise Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2017SME Lean Implementation: Frameworks Overlook Critical Challenges
- Innovation & Design · 2018Constraints can Catalyze Innovation by Focusing Creative Efforts
- Commercial Production · 2015Lean Implementation Fades: From Hope to Meaninglessness in Public Sector Projects
- Modelling · 2020Adaptive Wall Test Section Design for Swept Wing Aerodynamic Analysis
- Classic Design · 2020Adaptive wall technology in wind tunnels significantly enhances flow simulation accuracy.
- Classic Design · 2020Aerodynamic drag reduction hinges on fundamental force balancing
- Classic Design · 2020Streamlined contours achieve laminar flow control in transonic wind tunnels
- Modelling · 2020Self-Streamlining Wind Tunnels Enhance Aerodynamic Data Accuracy
- Modelling · 2020Modular C++ framework accelerates complex flow simulations
- Modelling · 2020Adaptive Rotor Blade Articulation Enhances Turbine Efficiency by 10% Under Off-Design Conditions
- Innovation & Design · 2015Scaling Up Radical Innovations Demands Process Innovation, Not Just Niche Development
- Modelling · 2020Curved flow wind tunnel modelling enhances aerodynamic derivative extraction
- Modelling · 2020Adaptive wall wind tunnels improve aerodynamic simulation accuracy
- Classic Design · 2018Vehicle wake topology is invariant across Reynolds numbers, suggesting timeless aerodynamic principles.
- Classic Design · 2018Surface roughness behaviour shifts from height-dependent to width-dependent at high aspect ratios
- Modelling · 2018Adjoint-based data assimilation enhances turbulent flow modelling accuracy
- Human Factors · 2019Nasal cavity particle deposition varies significantly with particle size and type
- Resource Management · 2020Optimized Street Tree Layouts Can Increase Pedestrian-Level Aerosol Concentrations by Over 120%
- Classic Design · 2020Formula 1 Car Aerodynamics: Performance Compromised by Wake Effects
- Human Factors · 2019Aerodynamic diameter dictates deep lung drug delivery reachability
- Innovation & Design · 2015UAV-based algorithms offer a 30% cost reduction in invasive species monitoring
- User-Centred Design · 2017Textile-based sensory objects foster 'in the moment' pleasure and knowledge sharing for dementia care
- Classic Design · 2020Blade planform optimization increases rotor lift-to-drag ratio by 30%
- Sustainability · 2020Traditional Ecological Knowledge Offers Superior Sustainable Resource Management
- Innovation & Design · 2018Beyond Yield: Ecosystem Services Drive Regional Competitiveness in Agricultural Landscapes
- Innovation & Design · 2020Micro-inventions drive innovation through user-producer negotiation and public engagement.
- Classic Design · 2018Heritage interpretation is dynamic, not static.
- Classic Design · 2017Consumerism and Collecting Drive Object Accumulation, Influencing Interior Spaces
- User-Centred Design · 2016Leveraging Familial and Community Knowledge Enhances Engineering Engagement for Latina/o Adolescents
- Classic Design · 2019Augmented Reality Enhances Understanding of Historical Heritage Sites
- Sustainability · 2019ICT-Mediated, Temporary Access to Tangible Goods Defines Sustainable Sharing Economies
- Classic Design · 2020Digital Documentation Strategies for Heritage Sites Vary by Site Type
- Innovation & Design · 2017Data-Driven Strategies Enhance Disaster Response Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2020QIIME 2: A Re-engineered Platform for Reproducible Microbiome Data Analysis
- Innovation & Design · 2020Delta Lake: Enhancing Cloud Object Storage for ACID Transactions and High-Performance Data Lakes
- Classic Design · 2020Chu's Gauge accurately reflects natural anterior tooth proportions in Central Indian population
- Classic Design · 2019Functional Beauty in Architecture: Beyond Form Follows Function
- User-Centred Design · 2017Amygdala Activation Correlates with Aesthetic Preference Driven by Visual Features
- Classic Design · 2019Facial Proportions: Quantifiable Metrics for Perceived Female Attractiveness
- Innovation & Design · 2020Strategic Design Management Boosts SME Competitive Advantage by 25%
- Classic Design · 2017Complementarity: A Timeless Principle Driving Aesthetic Appreciation and Cognitive Appraisal
- Classic Design · 2020The Golden Ratio Underpins Aesthetic Harmony in Historic Islamic Architecture
- Classic Design · 2017Golden Proportion in Smile Aesthetics: A North Indian Study
- Innovation & Design · 2020Design Principles Guide Iterative Curriculum Development
- Classic Design · 2019Recursive wholeness defines objectively 'good' spaces for sustainable design
- Classic Design · 201915-Puzzle Permutation Enhances RGB Image Cipher Security
- Classic Design · 2020Evolutionary Design of Specificity: Negative Constraints Shape Protein Interactions
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Integrated Marketing Communications Drive Healthcare Brand Cohesion
- Classic Design · 2016Lingotto's Resilience: How Forgetting the Past Fuels Urban Regeneration
- User-Centred Design · 2015Q-Sorting Method Uncovers Nuanced User Attitudes for Policy Design
- Classic Design · 2020Social housing design reflects societal marginalization and entrepreneurial urban politics.
- Innovation & Design · 2019Academic Librarianship's Evolving Role in the Digital Age
- Classic Design · 2015Acoustic Qualities Shape Reader Experience in Textual Design
- Sustainability · 2019Industrial pollution deflection undermines urban sustainability efforts.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Successful institutional transplanting relies on enforced adaptation and local incentive structures.
- Classic Design · 2017The Evolution of Prison Labour: From Rehabilitation to Exploitation
- Innovation & Design · 2017Family migration policies shift from rights-based to integration-focused
- Resource Management · 2018Bronze Age metal recycling significantly altered material composition and circulation patterns.
- User-Centred Design · 2015Inattentive Responding Skews Creativity and Arts Self-Report Data
- Human Factors · 2016Long-term Pelvic Girdle Pain Impacts Function and Mental Well-being for Up to 11 Years Postpartum
- Innovation & Markets · 2018Visual Branding on Instagram Drives Fan Engagement in Professional Sports
- Innovation & Design · 2018Insect-Inspired Hierarchical Structures Unlock Advanced Material Properties
- Classic Design · 2018Third Places Foster Community Cohesion and Neighborly Interaction
- Sustainability · 2017Consumer acceptance of 'suboptimal' food can halve food waste
- Innovation & Design · 2019Perception of Creativity is Key to its Value
- Classic Design · 2020Six Aesthetic Factors Define Interface Layout Appeal
- User-Centred Design · 2018Delayed breast reconstruction offers higher patient satisfaction post-radiotherapy
- User-Centred Design · 2019Dense vegetation reduces park safety perception and user preference, mediated by fear.
- User-Centred Design · 2016Early exposure to robotics can mitigate gendered performance gaps in advanced programming.
- Modelling · 2019VR environments can enhance urban planning by visualizing historical context and future potential.
- User-Centred Design · 2017Dry EEG Headsets Compromise Signal Quality for Usability in Real-World Art Experiences
- Innovation & Design · 2020Edible coatings enhance probiotic viability and product shelf-life
- Human Factors · 2020Physical Inactivity Exacerbates Chronic Disease Risk and Immune Vulnerability
- Sustainability · 2020Cuban Plant Biodiversity Offers Untapped Potential for Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Innovation
- Classic Design · 2017Playful Worldbuilding: A Foundation for Architectural Innovation
- Classic Design · 2015Embodied Cognition: A Framework for Designing Meaningful and Affective Products
- Innovation & Design · 2015Nanomaterials Enhance Dental Restoration Strength and Bioactivity
- Classic Design · 2017Kin-Aesthetics: Understanding Movement Through Sensory and Expressive Design
- Classic Design · 2020Post-Pandemic Urbanism: Reimagining Public Spaces for Health and Social Connection
- User-Centred Design · 2016Sensorimotor Schemes Enhance Mathematical Reasoning Through Deliberate Movement Design
- User-Centred Design · 2018Biophilic design enhances perceived restorativeness, but individual connection to nature moderates this effect.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Natural landscapes enhance psychological restoration more than urban ones, irrespective of distance.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Co-designing assistive technologies for aging in place: Prioritizing user understanding and data control
- Sustainability · 2015School Environment Design Significantly Impacts Children's Environmental Literacy and Behavior