All design research studies — page 221
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.
- 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.
- Final Production · 2006Optimizing NiMnSb Heterostructure Growth for Enhanced Material Properties
- Human Factors · 2009Nature-inspired and auditory stimuli significantly reduce patient anxiety and improve recovery times.
- User-Centred Design · 2009Ubiquitous Media Complicates Social Accessibility, Favoring Habit Over Tie Strength
- User-Centred Design · 2009Optimal Service Pace Enhances Customer Satisfaction in Hedonic Environments
- User-Centred Design · 2004Indigenous communication methods boost foreign language learning motivation
- Classic Design · 2006The Enduring Resonance of Classic Design Principles
- Innovation & Design · 2006Digital Archiving of Theses Enhances Global Accessibility and Commercialization
- Human Factors · 2009Environmental enrichment in pig housing improves productivity and reduces stress indicators.
- Sustainability · 2000Tourism's Hidden Environmental Footprint: Beyond Direct Impacts
- Classic Design · 2002Donabedian's Model: A Timeless Framework for Assessing Healthcare Quality
- Classic Design · 2001Narmer Palette's Form Dictates Meaning, Not Just Later Conventions
- Classic Design · 2009The 'Production-Consumption-Mediation' Framework: A New Lens for Design History
- User-Centred Design · 2007Environmental Design in Assisted Living: Bridging the Gap Between User Needs and Quality of Life
- Innovation & Design · 2010Adaptive flood risk management strategies for uncertain futures
- User-Centred Design · 2006Four Principles for Designing Gratifying Sensory Experiences
- Innovation & Design · 2010Research by Design: A Generative Approach for Novel Knowledge Creation
- Classic Design · 2010Building Material Choice Significantly Impacts Home Survival in Wildfire-Prone Regions
- Innovation & Markets · 2002Bridging the Digital Divide: Strategies for Inclusive ICT Adoption
- Innovation & Markets · 2003ICT Investment Growth Outpaces Demand: A Cautionary Tale for Tech Innovation
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Exaggerated Claims: A Double-Edged Sword in Consumer Perception
- Innovation & Design · 2002Distance learning models can achieve significant scalability and personalization through strategic use of technology.
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Virtual Worlds Offer New Avenues for Understanding Consumer Behavior
- Innovation & Design · 2005High Environmental Ambition Can Complicate New Product Development
- Innovation & Markets · 2010South Indian consumers show strong preference for robust coffee taste, indicating a niche for premium imports.
- Sustainability · 2005Integrate Environmental Performance as a Core Design Parameter in Concrete Structures
- Sustainability · 2008Triple Bottom Line: A Framework for Sustainable Business Operations
- Innovation & Markets · 2004Integrating Gender Equity Accelerates Renewable Energy Adoption
- Resource Management · 2009Achieving 50% Energy Savings in Retail Design Through Integrated Strategies
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Postponement Strategy: Balancing Product Variety with Efficient Supply Chains
- Innovation & Markets · 2008A Strong Corporate Reputation Attracts Financial Stakeholders and Boosts Financial Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2001Digital Tracking Reveals Rapid Adoption Patterns of Educational Technology
- Innovation & Markets · 2005ICT Hubs Bridge the Digital Divide to Foster Rural Economic Growth
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Obscuring Information Increases Perceived Value and Reduces Consumer Search
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Usability, Trust, Marketing Mix, and Aesthetics Significantly Drive Online Vendor Choice
- Innovation & Markets · 2007Agent-based simulation reveals how employee empowerment and development drive retail productivity
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Perceived lack of online responsiveness drives user apprehension and limits adoption of digital services.
- Innovation & Markets · 2007Tailored Agricultural R&D Drives Innovation in Developing Economies
- Innovation & Design · 2007Path Dependency in Constitutional Design Undermines Democratic Innovations
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Media Commercialization Drives Increased Scrutiny and Influence in Legal Systems
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Lifestyle Branding in Tobacco: Integrating Product, Experience, and Social Acceptance
- Sustainability · 2007Farm Sustainability Performance is Measurable Through Resource Efficiency
- Innovation & Markets · 2004Trademark Expansion Outpaces Consumer Savvy, Creating Market Ambiguity
- Innovation & Design · 2004Strategic Suppression Delays Market Entry of Emerging Technologies
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Marketing Creates Cultural Identity: The Case of the 'Tween' Demographic
- Innovation & Design · 2001Template-driven courseware may hinder effective online instructional design
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Corporate Advertising Shifts Focus from Product to Corporate Identity
- Innovation & Markets · 2008Mud Crab Scavenging Behavior Drives Fishery Innovation and Market Demand
- Innovation & Design · 2007Actor-network dynamics shape e-Government project success by influencing stakeholder alignment.
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Volitional System Adoption Hinges on Psychological Commitment, Not Just Utility
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Self-Regulation of Online Health Information Quality: A Framework for Design
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Personality traits significantly boost mobile shopping adoption intentions, challenging purely rational adoption models.
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Cultural Uncertainty Avoidance and Intrinsic Motivation Drive Enterprise System Adoption
- Innovation & Design · 2005Independent Data Monitoring Committees Enhance Trial Integrity and Decision-Making
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Integrated Model of E-Consumer Behavior Drives Marketing Strategy
- Innovation & Markets · 2003Prior User Experience with Technology Significantly Influences Broadband Adoption Rates