All design research studies — page 223
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.
- Classic Design · 2015Obsidian blade production for Cycladic burials reveals specialized craftsmanship and ritualistic significance.
- Classic Design · 2011ERG K+ Channels Modulate Locus Coeruleus Neuron Firing Patterns
- Classic Design · 2012Catholic School Models Foster Social Capital and Opportunity for Underrepresented Youth
- User-Centred Design · 2013Motivational Interviewing Enhances Hope and Empowerment in Recovery Programs
- Classic Design · 2015Ballard's 'Wounded Romanticism' Offers a Framework for Critiquing Modern Design's Emotional Disconnect
- Classic Design · 2011Leveraging Precedent for Contemporary Market Appeal
- Sustainability · 2013Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) Offer Moderate Energy Savings, but Long-Term Effectiveness Varies
- User-Centred Design · 2012Political documentaries perceived as informative but boring by young urban audiences
- Innovation & Design · 2012Institutional Mission Evolution: Leadership, Vision, and Community Engagement Drive University Transformation
- Final Production · 2010Optimizing Aluminium Extrusion Speed by Controlling Preheating Temperature
- Commercial Production · 2012Optimizing Feed Ratios for Livestock Growth Yields Significant Carcass Weight Gains
- Classic Design · 2012Tibetan 'Essence Extraction' Pills: A Reinterpretation of Traditional Rejuvenation Therapies
- Resource Management · 2012Larch Biomass Waste: A Untapped Resource for High-Value Products
- Classic Design · 2012WWE's blend of fictional and non-fictional narratives creates a unique form of entertainment.
- Resource Management · 2012Cactus Pear Inclusion in Sheep Diets Enhances Meat Quality and Reduces Lipid Content
- Resource Management · 2010Higher energy diets increase carcass yield and muscle proportion in lambs
- Classic Design · 2013Robot design is a reflection of societal values and influences human identity.
- Innovation & Design · 2013Environmental Sensibilities Can Be Integrated into Established Brands Through Gradual Adoption
- Classic Design · 2014Zygonic Theory Predicts Musical Expectation and Performance Accuracy
- Classic Design · 20113D Imaging Transforms Screen Perception from Contemplation to Action
- Classic Design · 2014Space Syntax Optimizes Pedestrian Flow for Transit-Oriented Development
- User-Centred Design · 2013Emotional Nuance in Human-Machine Dialogue Significantly Impacts User Experience
- Sustainability · 2015Fictional Narratives Reveal Hidden Realities of Industrial Meat Production
- Commercial Production · 2011Intelligent FEA cuts composite product development costs by 80%
- Commercial Production · 2014Employee buy-in drives continuous improvement success in manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2012Acetic Acid Extraction from Bio-Oil Enhances Byproduct Value by 23%
- Resource Management · 2011Deconstruction of Brownfield Sites Yields Significant Material Assets
- Human Factors · 2015Infant sleep fragmentation significantly impacts short-term memory and number processing.
- Commercial Production · 2013Lowest Bid Procurement Fosters Adversarial Relationships and Inefficiency in Construction
- Human Factors · 2013Subtle cues significantly influence user acceptance of social robots
- Human Factors · 2015Faster curl-up speeds increase medial-lateral trunk instability
- Human Factors · 2011Contralesional Hemisphere Activity Post-Stroke: A Double-Edged Sword for Motor Recovery
- Human Factors · 2010Multichannel NIRS enhances BCI accuracy by localizing brain activity
- Human Factors · 2010Surface EMG reveals Model 2 task routine is 20% less demanding than Model 1
- Resource Management · 2012Micro-CHP viability hinges on real-time pricing and financial incentives
- Human Factors · 2014Adverse Physiological Response to Medication Increases Cardiovascular Mortality Risk by 3x
- Commercial Production · 2014Lean Production Systems Reduce Lead Times and Inventory by 20% in Automotive Component Manufacturing
- Human Factors · 2015Culturally-Sensitive Dietary Guidelines Improve Health Equity for Hispanic Populations
- Human Factors · 2014Non-invasive control interfaces for assistive devices can be systematically classified by signal source, physiological phenomena, and sensor type.
- Human Factors · 2015Stress Impairs Interoceptive Awareness, Leading to Physical Symptoms
- Human Factors · 2013Non-invasive Cardiac Imaging Improves Diagnostic Accuracy and Reduces Patient Risk
- Human Factors · 2013Compression Garment Pressure Profile Significantly Impacts Cyclist Performance and Comfort
- Human Factors · 2012Firefighter movement strategies significantly impact low-back injury risk
- Human Factors · 2012Sweat absorbency in protective clothing significantly impacts worker satisfaction in shipbuilding.
- Human Factors · 2013Polyaniline-coated fabric sensors offer improved comfort and compliance for wearable goniometry.
- Human Factors · 2010Phase Change Materials Enhance Firefighter Garment Thermal Performance by 15%
- Human Factors · 2011Daylight Integration Enhances User Well-being and Productivity in Built Environments
- Human Factors · 2014Elevated CO2 levels in office spaces impair occupant health and cognitive function.
- Human Factors · 2013Minimizing Simulator Sickness by Reducing Visual-Vestibular Discrepancies
- Human Factors · 2012Zebrafish Larvae as Predictive Models for Mammalian Behavioral Responses
- Human Factors · 2011Poor workstation ergonomics and psychosocial factors significantly increase neck, shoulder, and arm complaints in computer office workers.
- Human Factors · 2012Phase Change Materials Enhance Textile Thermal Comfort by 25%
- Resource Management · 2010Policy interventions may fall short of ambitious energy and emissions targets
- Human Factors · 2014Ventilation design in protective clothing significantly reduces thermal insulation and moisture resistance.
- Human Factors · 2012Extracurricular Drama Participation Boosts Student Social-Emotional Development
- Human Factors · 2012Infrared Thermography Reveals Distinct Skin Temperature Signatures for Different Exercise Regimens
- Commercial Production · 2014Automated Image Analysis Reduces Airbag Sewing Defects by 95%
- Human Factors · 2010Warning Effectiveness: The Causation Gap in Product Liability
- Human Factors · 2012Material fragmentation and deposition in funerary rituals imbue objects with symbolic meaning and personal significance.
- Human Factors · 2015Incorporating Body Heat Simulation Enhances Perceived Social Connection in Mediated Communication
- Human Factors · 2013Formalizing Vague Language for Enhanced Human-Computer Interaction
- Innovation & Design · 2011Automated Classification of Academic Literature Enhances Research Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2015Stretchable Printed Sensors Enhance Real-Time Health Monitoring Accuracy
- User-Centred Design · 2015Pre-occupancy feedback significantly shapes inhabitant expectations for regenerative workplaces.
- Human Factors · 2013HD-fDOT achieves 10mm resolution for brain imaging, distinguishing gyri.
- Human Factors · 2012Integrating occupant feedback with objective measurements enhances Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) assessment tools.
- Human Factors · 2015Advanced Thermal Manikin Design Enhances PPE Testing Accuracy
- Human Factors · 2014Bio-hybrid tactile sensors mimic human skin's electrical response to touch
- Modelling · 2014Augmented Reality Accelerates Prototyping by 30% Through Direct Model Manipulation
- Human Factors · 2013QN-ACTR: A Unified Model for Quantifying Human Performance in Complex Multi-tasking
- Human Factors · 2013Touchscreen interaction enhances cognitive processing by increasing tactile engagement.
- Human Factors · 2014Gestural Interface Design for Performance: Balancing Kinesthetic Awareness and Visual Feedback
- Human Factors · 2014Multi-sensory VR immersion increases perceived realism and engagement in cultural heritage experiences.
- Human Factors · 2015Abstracts on SERPs improve document triage efficiency by 25% by reducing surrogate transitions
- Innovation & Design · 2010Transdisciplinary Collaboration in Environmental Impact Assessment Requires Robust Peer Review
- Human Factors · 2013Haptic Feedback Enhances Virtual Object Interaction and Remote Device Control
- Human Factors · 2014Haptic Feedback in Virtual Rehabilitation Enhances Fine Motor Skill Recovery
- Human Factors · 2010Haptic feedback in virtual environments enhances motor skill acquisition by 25%
- Human Factors · 2012Wearable obstacle detection systems can improve navigation safety and efficiency in low visibility by dynamically adjusting user movement.
- Final Production · 2010Binder selection significantly impacts wash durability of flame-retardant treated cotton nonwovens
- Human Factors · 2010Anthropomorphic smart objects enhance user engagement through personality and emotion expression.
- User-Centred Design · 2014Tele-immersive environments foster disruptive user experiences through blended physical and virtual presence.
- Human Factors · 2011Integrating Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, and Strategies Enhances Language Acquisition by 25%
- Resource Management · 2013Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) offers 1-2.5 km CO2 leak detection with 40 ppm accuracy
- Human Factors · 2013Integrated MOSFET cantilevers offer portable biomolecular detection by reducing reliance on external laser systems.
- Human Factors · 2011Eyes-Free Touchscreen Navigation Prioritizes User Experience Over Pure Efficiency for Visually Impaired Users
- Resource Management · 2013Bio-derived Luminescent Materials Enhance Solar Concentrator Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2012Hand-arm vibration exposure in shipbuilding and mining exceeds safe limits
- Human Factors · 2015Aircraft cabin noise levels exceed safe exposure limits, necessitating optimized hearing protection.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Smart Materials Enhance Automotive Actuator and Sensor Performance
- Human Factors · 2014Off-gassing from freshly cured prosthetic sockets can lead to kidney strain in users.
- Human Factors · 2015Predictive Maintenance Alerts Reduce Operator Error by 25% in Offshore Drawworks Operations
- Human Factors · 2011Non-Circadian Schedules Impair Motorcoach Driver Performance
- Human Factors · 2014Variable stiffness mechanisms enhance haptic feedback fidelity in medical simulations.
- Innovation & Design · 2014Technology adoption accelerates service innovation in high-tech sectors
- Human Factors · 2012Fall arrester design must prevent 'panic grab' override by incorporating fail-safe ergonomics.
- Human Factors · 2011Occupational Setting Significantly Impacts Gay Men's Negotiation of Sexual Identity at Work
- Human Factors · 2011Parkour's Kinetic Artistry: Navigating Urban Environments as Both Constraint and Canvas
- Resource Management · 2013Reducing household air pollution through targeted interventions in low-income communities
- Human Factors · 2013Low-power PPG sensor enables continuous cardiac monitoring for improved patient adherence