All design research studies — page 247
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.
- Classic Design · 2019Historic building reuse fosters stronger place identity and community attachment.
- Classic Design · 2021Pre-Raphaelite Dress: A Rejection of Industrialization in Favor of Artistic Expression
- Classic Design · 2022Digital documentation preserves modern architectural heritage for future generations
- Classic Design · 2016Sunspace geometry significantly impacts adjacent living space daylighting
- Classic Design · 2015Authenticity in Design: Leigh Bowery's Post-Punk Performance as Dissident Tactic
- Innovation & Design · 2015MCP-Mod enhances dose-finding validity by integrating multiple models
- Innovation & Design · 2017Bridging the Decade-Long Gap: Strategies for Accelerating Scientific Translation in Design
- Classic Design · 2024Plurinationality as a Framework for Equitable Knowledge Production
- User-Centred Design · 2024Architectural design elements significantly influence user emotional states.
- User-Centred Design · 2022Information-Motivation-Behavioural Model Enhances Obesity Awareness in Serious Games
- Classic Design · 2025Urban built environment significantly shapes everyday public space accessibility and user perception.
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Product quality, not brand image, drives purchase decisions on Malaysian social media
- User-Centred Design · 2024Student Perceptions of Public Art Education Shape Curriculum Design
- Human Factors · 2020Neighborhood walkability is a key determinant of physical activity for Asian Americans
- User-Centred Design · 2023Mindful eating interventions can improve emotional regulation and self-perception in overweight individuals.
- Innovation & Design · 2023No-Code AI Chain Engineering Boosts Production Quality and Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2022Algorithmic Syntax Splitting Enhances Knowledge Representation Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2018Aerobic Composter Design Reduces Campus Food Waste by 37%
- Innovation & Design · 2019Polar Solvents Enhance Organic Solar Cell Efficiency by Modulating Charge Transfer States
- Classic Design · 2021Beauty in Industrial Design Enhances User Delight
- Human Factors · 2017Trehalose enhances equine sperm's resilience to osmotic stress by up to 30%
- User-Centred Design · 2018Environmental Enrichment Enhances Learning in Broilers by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2022A Taxonomy for Codifying Prescriptive Design Knowledge
- Innovation & Design · 2016Dynamic Case Libraries Enhance AI System Efficiency and Competence
- Classic Design · 2016Architectural Styles as Manifestations of Political Ideologies
- Classic Design · 2017Postmodernism's influence on architectural creativity and contextuality
- Human Factors · 2017Human-Robot Collaboration: Adapting to User Distraction for Task Completion
- Classic Design · 2016Memorial Design: Balancing Commemoration and Education
- Classic Design · 2019Architectural Heritage: A Neglected Source of Design Wisdom
- Classic Design · 2021Evolution of Building Requirements: From Functionalism to Universal Design for Inclusion
- Sustainability · 2023Radical Imagination Drives Sustainable Architectural Innovation
- Sustainability · 2020Integrating sustainability principles significantly reduces the environmental footprint of civil infrastructure.
- Classic Design · 2016Narrative Theory Enhances Interior Design's Cultural Depth and Storytelling Potential
- Classic Design · 2018Mediterranean Medinas Inform Modern Urban Planning with Human-Centric Spatial Design
- Classic Design · 2021Janteloven's Influence on Scandinavian Minimalism and IKEA's Design Philosophy
- Classic Design · 2017Urban memory mapping through narrative design
- Classic Design · 2025Indeterminate megastructures offer a framework for long-term social and environmental sustainability.
- Classic Design · 2017Graffiti as a Potential Aesthetic Enhancement for Bridge Structures
- Classic Design · 2022Early Colonial Photography: Innovation Beyond British Models
- Classic Design · 2023Integrating Historical Narratives into Green Space Design Enhances Cultural Identity
- Classic Design · 2024Early Solar-Powered Water Devices Preceded Salomon de Caus by Decades
- User-Centred Design · 2022Child-Friendly Kindergarten Design Achieves Only 40% of Safety Benchmarks
- Sustainability · 2024Indigenous Nigerian Dance as a Catalyst for Environmental Advocacy
- Human Factors · 2022Smartphone-based V2VRU communication enhances vulnerable road user safety by 30%
- Human Factors · 2025VR simulation enhances medical procedural performance and knowledge retention
- Classic Design · 2022Integrating Historical Aesthetic Principles Enhances Well-being in Educational Design
- User-Centred Design · 2017Integrating outdoor environments boosts primary student engagement and academic performance.
- Classic Design · 2022Satirical Illustrations Reveal Enduring Impact of Modernism on Dwelling Design
- Human Factors · 2017mHealth enhances citizen health advocacy by improving information access
- Human Factors · 2022Karakuri Kaizen shelf system reduces REBA risk score from 'high' to 'low' in automotive assembly
- Human Factors · 2026Systemic Strain Drives Healthcare Professional Burnout, Not Individual Failure
- Human Factors · 2021Occupational Stress in Fast Food Personnel Increased by 41.3% Due to Pandemic-Related Fatigue
- Human Factors · 2015Memory Work Enhances Psycho-Social Support for Individuals Facing Adversity
- Human Factors · 2024Co-designing chore robots for aged care significantly increases perceived utility and adoption potential.
- Human Factors · 2021Health Beliefs Drive Cervical Cancer Screening Participation in Rural Communities
- Human Factors · 2021Architectural design can significantly improve wayfinding for individuals with low vision through strategic visual cues.
- Human Factors · 2019Integrated simulation of production layout and OHS risk reduces long-term health impacts.
- Human Factors · 2024Eye-tracking reveals user attention and discomfort with biophilic elements like daylight and plants.
- Human Factors · 2021Virtual Reality Immersion Enhances Real-World Behavior Simulation Accuracy
- User-Centred Design · 2022Simulating Customer Journeys on Retail High Streets Enhances Understanding of Spatial Decision-Making
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Mobile telecommunication adoption in Cameroon is hindered by service convergence challenges.
- Human Factors · 2022Public trust in autonomous shuttles is crucial for adoption, requiring transparent data and proactive promotion.
- Human Factors · 2020Social Media Support Reduces Caregiver Burden by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2019Cross-cultural norms significantly influence new product idea generation strategies.
- Resource Management · 2016Lithium-ion Battery Degradation Significantly Impacts Grid-Scale Energy Storage Profitability
- Innovation & Design · 2024Leveraging AI for Enhanced Product Development Understanding
- Human Factors · 2025In-Bed Motion Monitoring Reduces Nurse Stress and Improves Care Process in Geriatric Wards
- Human Factors · 2022Uncertainty in IoT Hacks Causes Significant User Distress
- Human Factors · 2022Hospital corridor intelligibility significantly impacts visitor navigation and reduces stress.
- Human Factors · 2018Enhanced Contrast in Tactile Graphics Improves Information Recognition for Visually Impaired Users
- Human Factors · 2024Digital Human Models Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk for Seated CNC Operators
- Human Factors · 2018Targeted exercise programs can significantly improve seniors' balance and reduce fall risk.
- Human Factors · 2023Digital Maps and Road Conditions Capture 50% More Visual Attention During Emergency Wayfinding Than Signage
- Human Factors · 2021Brain Stimulation Fails to Enhance Endurance Performance
- Human Factors · 2024Vibrotactile feedback in prosthetic sockets significantly enhances texture discrimination and object manipulation.
- Human Factors · 2018Multi-Mode Robotic Arm Orthosis Enhances Rehabilitation and Daily Living Assistance
- Human Factors · 2025AI-driven sleep staging enhances diagnostic accuracy by 97.42%
- Human Factors · 2021Nature-based activity experiences can be modelled using online review data
- Human Factors · 2023Educational environments designed with restorative and controllable features enhance adaptive skills in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Human Factors · 2022Chemogenetic Actuators Can Induce Sleep Disturbances in Non-Targeted Subjects
- Human Factors · 2022Hydraulic Jack Operation Exceeds Safe Force Limits in Non-Professional Users
- Human Factors · 2020Virtual environments can accurately simulate user navigation performance for diverse user groups.
- Human Factors · 2015Landmark-based indoor navigation systems reduce user disorientation and improve route efficiency.
- Human Factors · 2019Vocal Acoustic Features May Not Directly Correlate with Reported Trauma or Laryngo-Response
- Human Factors · 2016Activity Recognition Framework Adapts to Contextual Scale and Domain
- Human Factors · 2020HDsEMG Amplitude Estimation Remains Superior for Predicting Torque in Dynamic Contractions
- Human Factors · 2018Universal Design Principles Enhance Hospital Environments for Dementia Patients
- Human Factors · 2025Tactile Navigation Systems Increase Independence for Visually Impaired Individuals by 30%
- Human Factors · 2025Biomimetic Adhesion Footwear Enhances Lower Limb Muscle Activation by 50-105 N in Simulated Microgravity
- Human Factors · 2026Patient Trust in AI Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Hinges on Physician Oversight
- Human Factors · 2026Assist-As-Needed (AAN) control in lower limb exoskeletons enhances user rehabilitation by 30%
- Human Factors · 2026Robotic assistance can enhance patient autonomy through relational integration, not just technical function.
- Human Factors · 2025Real-time sEMG envelope detection enhances human-machine interface accuracy
- Human Factors · 2025Mental Fatigue Impairs Landing Biomechanics Differently in Males and Females
- Human Factors · 2025Timebanking increases volunteering, boosting self-efficacy and quality of life in older adults
- User-Centred Design · 2020Typography's Impact on Ad Perception: A Visual and Emotional Response Study
- Human Factors · 2024Poor Glycemic Control Increases Peripheral Arterial Disease Risk by 34% in Diabetic Foot Patients
- Human Factors · 2018Virtual hand embodiment enhances VR/AR presence and interaction efficiency
- Human Factors · 2025Microgestures Enhance VR Painting Precision and Immersion
- Human Factors · 2025Façade design significantly impacts outdoor thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort.