All design research studies — page 226
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.
- 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.
- 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