All design research studies — page 222
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.
- Commercial Production · 2012Power pulsing in SoCs cuts energy use by 70% for high-energy physics detectors
- Commercial Production · 2011Lean Six Sigma Boosts Material Recovery Facility Throughput by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2013Minimal Team Structures Enhance Coordination in Dynamic Work Environments
- Human Factors · 2011Musculoskeletal modelling reveals key biomechanical factors influencing post-knee arthroplasty function
- Resource Management · 2012Water Quality Trading: A Cost-Effective Strategy for Nutrient Pollution Reduction
- Resource Management · 2015Optimizing Urine Hydrolysis for Ammonium Recovery in Urban Wastewater Treatment
- Final Production · 2010Carbon Nanotube Coatings Enhance Polyurethane Foam Fire Resistance
- Innovation & Markets · 2013CSR Implementation in Developing Economies Hinges on Market Imperfections and Leadership, Not Western Models
- Innovation & Design · 2015Complexity in Collaborative Engineering Design Teams Impacts Performance
- Sustainability · 2013Integrating Project Values with Sustainability Activities Enhances Urban Resilience
- Resource Management · 2015Sequential Sharing Rules Optimize Water Reallocation for Sustainable Development
- Resource Management · 2012Microbial Lipid Signatures Drive Carbon Export in Marine Ecosystems
- Sustainability · 2015Integrating Environmental Ethics into Sustainability Metrics Enhances Development Viability
- Resource Management · 2010Fluidized Bed Microbial Fuel Cells Achieve 93% Wastewater COD Reduction and Electricity Generation
- Commercial Production · 2013Optimizing Hypersonic Test Conditions: Heat Flux Measurement at 9.93 W/cm²
- Commercial Production · 2012Cultural and Ideological Factors Significantly Shape Budgetary System Implementation in Chinese Electronics Companies
- Human Factors · 2010Stress and Bruxism Significantly Correlate with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- User-Centred Design · 2012Visuals in Web Surveys Increase Data Quality by 37.5%
- Commercial Production · 2015Optimized Waste Incineration Through Algorithmic Batch Formation
- Commercial Production · 2014Genetic Algorithm Optimizes JIT for Simultaneous Cost and Risk Reduction
- Commercial Production · 2014Inconsistent Planning Policies Hinder Thermal Upgrades in Historic Buildings
- Commercial Production · 2012Digital Rights Management for Theses: A Framework for Global Distribution
- Innovation & Design · 2012Improvisation Training Boosts Teacher Self-Efficacy by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2011Integrated Production Systems Drive Competitive Advantage in Automotive Manufacturing
- Innovation & Design · 2011Anchor Institutions Drive Urban Innovation and Economic Growth
- Commercial Production · 2014RFID-based vehicle tracking offers a cost-effective alternative to GPS
- Commercial Production · 2012Automated Fermentor Control Reduces Development Time by 90%
- Commercial Production · 2012Asynchronous Self-Timed Circuits Achieve 0.25V Sub-Threshold Operation for Ultra-Low Energy Computation
- Commercial Production · 2013Voice-activated wheelchair control enhances user independence for individuals with disabilities
- Modelling · 20113D Model-Based Engineering (MBE) adoption hinges on lightweight format standardization and validation
- Commercial Production · 2015Petri Nets Enhance Polymer Wastewater Treatment Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2013English proficiency impacts operational efficiency in German technical industries
- Innovation & Design · 2015Biomimetic Flapping Wings Enhance Micro Air Vehicle Agility in Complex Environments
- Commercial Production · 2014Threshold Logic Optimizes Decision-Making in Algorithmic and Circuit Design
- Commercial Production · 2013Streamlined Back-Office Systems Enhance Public Administration Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2014Heuristic sequencing reduces weighted completion time by 1.1% in parallel machine manufacturing
- User-Centred Design · 2014Translating Abstract Values into Concrete Product Attributes
- Human Factors · 2013Electro-rheological actuators enable dynamic tactile graphics for enhanced IT access for the visually impaired
- Resource Management · 2013Water usage in manufacturing can be reduced by 20% through process optimization.
- Sustainability · 2012Sustainable Supply Chains Require Proactive Challenge Mitigation
- Commercial Production · 2012Integrating FMEA and A3 Thinking enhances product design quality through structured knowledge capture.
- Human Factors · 2014Quantifying Workspace Appropriateness: Enhancing Predictive Validity of Ergonomic Assessments
- Innovation & Design · 2014Integrating TRIZ, TOC, and Lean for Enhanced Process Innovation
- Sustainability · 2014Local Arctic Communities Drive Sustainable Development Models
- Commercial Production · 2011Petri-Net Modeling Enhances Supply Chain Decisions in New Product Development
- Commercial Production · 2014Management Science Methods Boost Healthcare Efficiency by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2013Integrating Lean Principles with xRM Software Boosts Business Process Efficiency by 25%
- Modelling · 2010Newton-Krylov method accelerates 3D aerodynamic shape optimization by 4x
- Resource Management · 2011Variable Cycle Engines Offer Significant Fuel Savings for Medium-Range Jets
- Commercial Production · 2012Lean Manufacturing principles reduce lead time and WIP by eliminating non-value-adding activities.
- Classic Design · 2011Blade geometry significantly impacts aeroelastic stability in turbine design
- Modelling · 2014WRF-Chem model accurately simulates regional aerosol patterns, with emission reductions improving black carbon predictions.
- Final Production · 2012Turbine efficiency boosted by 25% with strategic boundary layer fences
- Human Factors · 2013Ergonomic Work Design in Logistics Boosts Sustainable Competitiveness
- Resource Management · 2015Optimized Air Curtains Reduce Energy Loss by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2015Adapting Off-the-Shelf Turbines for Low-Grade Heat Sources Boosts ORC System Viability
- Classic Design · 2011Geometric scaling of stirring tanks maintains flow patterns and performance across scales
- Human Factors · 2014Aerodynamic drag reduction of vehicles through active wake control
- Modelling · 2013Automated Mesh Generation for Aerospace Structures Reduces Design Iterations
- Classic Design · 2012State-Dependent Riccati Equation Autopilot Achieves Stable Roll Control in Artillery Rockets
- Innovation & Design · 2013Cybermedia's Social Media Strategy Influences News Engagement
- Classic Design · 2011Labyrinthine Design: Navigating User Journeys Through Liminal Spaces
- Innovation & Design · 2014Establishing a Conceptual Vocabulary for Emerging Design Fields
- Classic Design · 2014Enduring Design Principles: The Timelessness of Leonard Cohen's Artistic Vision
- Classic Design · 2010The enduring influence of inherent power dynamics on design relationships
- Classic Design · 2011Cultural Artifacts as Spatial Connectors: Activating 'Vā' Through 'Ie Tōga'
- Sustainability · 2010Cultural Significance Outweighs Natural Monument Status for Sustainable Ecotourism
- Classic Design · 2011The Enduring Resonance of 'Classic' Design Principles in Contemporary Practice
- Innovation & Design · 2012Local Context Dictates Entrepreneurship Policy Design
- Classic Design · 2010Commemorative Sites as Laboratories for Shaping Civic Identity
- User-Centred Design · 2011Automated Communication Service Selection Enhances User Control and Reduces Complexity
- Modelling · 2015Ontology-driven integration enhances reservoir model accuracy by clarifying geological object semantics
- Innovation & Design · 2011Semantic Enrichment of Business Process Models Improves Clarity and Alignment
- Innovation & Design · 2013Automated Debugging Tools Accelerate Complex Design Cycles
- Modelling · 20143D Cellular Automata Visualization Enhances Nanotechnology Simulation Accuracy
- Innovation & Design · 2013Digital platforms amplify user-driven content creation and consumption
- Innovation & Design · 2015Structured Metadata Enhances Discovery of Open Educational Resources by 30%
- Classic Design · 2013Brazilian Portuguese exhibits high pro-drop rates, with register influencing frequency.
- Human Factors · 2012Digital facial anthropometry streamlines patient assessment and product design
- Classic Design · 2015Golden Ratio's Aesthetic Appeal is an Illusion: Reaction Times Slowed by 1.618 Ratio
- Classic Design · 2010Flute compositions by flutist-composers reveal evolving design principles in musical expression
- Classic Design · 2012Evolutionary Art Systems Can Mimic Human Aesthetic Preferences
- Classic Design · 2013The Trickster Archetype as a Catalyst for Evolving Design Identity
- Classic Design · 2015Interactive software can enhance color aptitude by 25% in design professionals.
- Classic Design · 2012Fanny Hensel's Lieder: A Masterclass in Text-Painting and Musical Expression
- User-Centred Design · 2010Digital Media Empowers Youth to Reclaim Cultural Identity from Stereotypes
- Classic Design · 2012Partisan Truth: Design's Ideological Stance
- Innovation & Design · 2010Arts-Based Leadership Fosters Teacher Innovation and Trust
- Classic Design · 2010Artistic Interventions Enhance Human-Robot Interaction Design
- Classic Design · 2010Heritage Sites as Catalysts for Evolving National Identity
- Classic Design · 2013The 'Lost Decade' of Urban Design: Architectural Nostalgia and the Evolving City
- Classic Design · 2014Urban Design's Legacy of Exclusion: A Historical Analysis of Deindustrialization and Racial Disparity
- Human Factors · 2014Lecture hall seating arrangement significantly impacts student engagement and perceived learning.
- Classic Design · 2014Urban Aesthetics: Reimagining Cities Through Fragmented Narratives
- Classic Design · 2013The 'Untidy' Jesus: Reconsidering Historical Narratives Through Memory Theory
- Classic Design · 2011Digital Signal Processing Extends Timbral Palettes of Traditional Instruments
- Innovation & Design · 2014Sustaining Public Sector Innovations Requires Feedback, Accountability, and Learning
- Innovation & Design · 2010BIM integration redefines architect's role, impacting design quality and collaboration
- Innovation & Design · 2012Biodiversity and accessibility preferences shape nature restoration design choices
- Human Factors · 2011Physical environment and personal expectations significantly impact functional ability in adults with developmental disabilities.