All design research studies — page 217
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.
- Human Factors · 2015Fictional Futures Reveal Intuitive Gesture Controls for Pervasive Computing
- Human Factors · 2015Interface design logic is influenced by mental model and cognitive load
- Human Factors · 2012Single-port surgical system design enhances dexterity and reduces invasiveness
- Human Factors · 2015Social Proof Drives Media Consumption Choices
- Human Factors · 2011Mixed Reality Interfaces Reduce Operator Cognitive Load in Robot Teleoperation
- Human Factors · 2013Haptic feedback enhances creative inspiration by signaling arousal levels
- Human Factors · 2014Haptic Vibration Synthesis Enhances Prosthetic Embodiment Through Event-Based Filtering
- Human Factors · 2015Multi-touch ultrasonic stimulation can create distinct tactile sensations for multiple fingers.
- Human Factors · 2014Multi-modal tactile display enhances surgical feedback by simulating tissue stiffness with <1.2% error.
- Human Factors · 2013Beam Bundle Model accurately simulates fingertip friction and slippage dynamics
- Human Factors · 2014Vibrotactile feedback can induce movement in individuals with severe disabilities
- Human Factors · 2015Inclination is Key: Haptic Curvature Perception in 2D Interfaces
- Human Factors · 2013Tactile feedback and movement alterations enhance awareness and reduce collisions in digital embodiment interactions.
- Resource Management · 2011Biosensors Offer Low-Cost, High-Throughput Water Quality Screening
- Innovation & Design · 2011Liquid Crystal Infiltration in Photonic Crystal Fibers Enables Compact, Tunable All-Fiber Devices
- Human Factors · 2012Semi-automated vascular access system reduces injection error by 14% in preclinical models
- Innovation & Design · 2011Quantifying Uncertainty in Design Decisions Improves Project Viability
- Human Factors · 2012Optimizing Operator Comfort: Shifting from Noise Reduction to Sound Quality in Earth Moving Machines
- Human Factors · 2014Process Safety Integrity: A Human Factors Approach for Utility Operators
- Human Factors · 2015Cognitive assessment tools must maintain reliability under extreme environmental stress.
- Final Production · 2013Silicon-on-Insulator Wafer Fabrication for Electrostatic Actuation
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrated Wireless Networks Boost Offshore Production Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2013Structured vocal pedagogy curriculum enhances student skill acquisition by 30%
- Final Production · 2012Multi-layer stretchable conductors enhance RF performance and enable tunable antennas
- Human Factors · 2014Reduced eye aperture correlates with glare discomfort in VDT work
- Resource Management · 2012Micropower Energy Scavenging Achieves Efficiency Below 2 Microwatts
- Innovation & Design · 2014IoT Adoption to Reach Critical Mass by 2025 Driven by Interconnectivity
- Human Factors · 2010Marriage seminar intervention improves marital relationship quality and communication by 25%
- Human Factors · 2014Camera-based systems can reduce muscular strain in overhead crane operators by 30%
- Modelling · 2014Agent-Oriented Modelling Enhances Mobile Learning Integration in Education
- Human Factors · 2013Culturally-informed housing design significantly improves inhabitant well-being in remote Australian Aboriginal communities.
- Sustainability · 2014Environmental Justice in Redevelopment: Prioritizing Community Health Over Profit
- Human Factors · 2012Taxicab seat design in Nigeria: Mismatch between global standards and local anthropometry causes driver discomfort and MSDs.
- Human Factors · 2012Digital tools enhance, but do not fully replace, manual sketching in studio furniture design
- Resource Management · 2011Wireless Sensor Networks Reduce Greenhouse Installation Costs by 30%
- Innovation & Markets · 2012Microinsurance Adoption in Latin America: A Stakeholder-Driven Market Development Strategy
- Human Factors · 2012Call Centers Offer Accessible Employment Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities
- Human Factors · 2015Wearable smartphone peripheral enhances reading for visually impaired users
- Innovation & Design · 2014Cooperative models enhance market access and capital for small-scale farmers
- User-Centred Design · 2014Inclusive Design Education Enhances Accessibility of Self-Service Systems
- Human Factors · 2014Union Support Boosts Safety Motivation by Enhancing Job Satisfaction in High-Stress Mining Environments
- Human Factors · 2015User Needs Hierarchy Dictates Digital Music Player Interaction Design
- User-Centred Design · 2013Drawing-based tablet interfaces enhance science learning engagement
- Human Factors · 2014Situational Awareness in Marine Operations is Compromised by Fatigue and Workload
- Human Factors · 2012Childbearing significantly impacts women's earning potential, necessitating supportive workplace policies.
- Human Factors · 2014Eye-tracking data predicts user engagement for optimized web content transcoding
- Human Factors · 2015Landmark Highlighting and 'You Are Here' Markers Improve Mobile Map Orientation
- Innovation & Design · 2015Cybernetic Feedback Loops Enhance Design Iteration in Complex Mission Projects
- Human Factors · 2011Hypoxia significantly impacts maximal voluntary force reduction, suggesting central fatigue mechanisms are exacerbated at higher hypoxia levels.
- Human Factors · 2014Guitar Body Material Significantly Alters Perceived Sound Quality
- Innovation & Design · 2014Evolutionary Robotics Reveals Vertebrae Evolution Driven by Chance and By-Product Selection
- Human Factors · 2015Driving Simulator Fidelity Crucial for Realistic Human-Vehicle Interaction Research
- Human Factors · 2015Optimal friction coefficients for safe human locomotion
- Human Factors · 2012Non-linear analysis reveals hidden dynamics in motor skill acquisition
- Human Factors · 2014Unilateral enamel on incisors enhances resistance to fracture under diverse food processing loads
- Modelling · 2010Multi-Robot Simulation Framework Achieves Scalable Abstraction Levels
- Human Factors · 2012REBA tool identifies high-risk postures in 90% of electric factory workers, necessitating ergonomic intervention.
- Human Factors · 2013Unique Grip Kinetics Enable 98.8% Accurate Participant Identification
- Human Factors · 2012Repetitive hand movements and force exertion in invasive medical procedures pose significant ergonomic risks to physicians.
- Commercial Production · 2010Identifying and Eliminating Waste in Product Development Accelerates Time-to-Market
- Commercial Production · 2007IT Integration Drives Competitive Advantage in Construction and Engineering
- Commercial Production · 2008Lean Principles Enhance Emergency Department Throughput by 20%
- Classic Design · 2001Volute geometry significantly impacts centrifugal compressor efficiency at off-design conditions
- Commercial Production · 2009Visual analytics can optimize hospital resource allocation and patient flow by 15%
- Innovation & Design · 2006Brimmed Diffuser Shrouds Can Increase Wind Turbine Power Output by 5x
- Classic Design · 2003Aerodynamic Innovation: Beyond Incremental Improvements in Air Vehicle Design
- Innovation & Design · 2005Leveraging Pattern Languages for Reusable Educational Design Solutions
- Classic Design · 2010Surface roughness significantly impacts aerodynamic performance by exciting crossflow instabilities in swept wing boundary layers.
- Innovation & Design · 2009Cybersecurity as a Design Challenge: Securitizing Digital Infrastructure
- Sustainability · 2004Unchecked Growth Decimates Natural Resources: A Cautionary Tale
- Sustainability · 2009Tongan Business Sustainability in NZ Integrates Cultural Values for Resilience
- Classic Design · 2007Indigenous Knowledge Systems Offer Enduring Design Principles
- Classic Design · 2001Evolution of Land Administration Reflects Shifting Human-Land Values
- Classic Design · 2002Museum design shapes national identity narratives
- Modelling · 2009Advanced Flow Solver Enhancements Improve Hypersonic Simulation Accuracy
- Innovation & Design · 2007Bottom-of-the-Pyramid Market Entry Requires Integrated Social and Commercial Strategies
- Modelling · 2003Global Function Representations Outperform Local Discretizations for Fluid Dynamics Accuracy
- Modelling · 2008FEM Level Set Method Achieves Superior Accuracy and Efficiency in Multiphase Flow Simulation
- Modelling · 2006Topology Optimization of Fluid Dynamics: A Versatile Approach
- Classic Design · 2009Acoustic Signature of Jet Flow is Dictated by Initial Instability Mode Interactions
- Innovation & Design · 2009Data Volume Outperforms Algorithmic Complexity in Semantic Similarity Measurement
- Innovation & Design · 2010Ontology-driven semantic annotation boosts content analysis accuracy by 20% in recommender systems
- Innovation & Design · 2009Scholarship Incentives Boost Kidney Donation Without Undermining Altruism
- Innovation & Design · 2010Strategic Translation Can Dehumanize Target Audiences
- Sustainability · 2008Semi-urban landscapes are a distinct design challenge, not just a transition zone.
- Classic Design · 2007Formalizing Vagueness in Design Logic Enhances Knowledge Representation
- Innovation & Design · 2009Cross-lingual Annotation Projection: A Novel Approach to Accelerating Semantic Role Labeling in New Languages
- User-Centred Design · 2006Outdoor AR Text Legibility: Drawing Style, Background, and Lighting Impact User Performance
- Classic Design · 2001The Evolution of 'Culture' from Elite to Capital in Post-Reform China
- Modelling · 2000UML Statecharts Enhance Integration Testing Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2006Intermediate Constraint: A Framework for Designing Engaging Digital Assessment Tasks
- Classic Design · 2004Revived 1930s Park Plan Offers Blueprint for Urban Greenspace
- Classic Design · 2008Copyright Protection Favors Visually Striking Designs Over Subtle, Creative Works
- User-Centred Design · 2007Integrating User Participation and Real Interaction Enhances Website Loyalty
- User-Centred Design · 2003User Error is Often a Design Flaw, Not a User Failing
- Classic Design · 2007Visualizing musical structure with Hyperscore enhances intuitive composition for novices.
- Classic Design · 2009The enduring influence of established design paradigms on contemporary discourse
- Innovation & Design · 2002Incentives for Diversity Don't Guarantee Integration in Elite Professional Services
- Innovation & Design · 2009Digital Collection Development Strategies Shift with E-book Integration
- Classic Design · 2001Indigenous knowledge of forest ecosystems influences perceptions of commercial logging.