All design research studies — page 249
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.
- Human Factors · 2022Reducing Tor Network Latency by 148ms Enhances User Experience
- Human Factors · 2016Situation Awareness Deficiencies Identified Through Goal-Task Dependent Analysis
- Human Factors · 2024A Theoretical Framework for Mitigating Human Error in Work Systems
- User-Centred Design · 2015Cultural Pervasive Games: A Typology for Design Assistance
- Human Factors · 2023Physiological indicators can objectively measure workplace comfort and performance.
- Human Factors · 2024Acoustic improvements in call centres can boost employee concentration and satisfaction.
- Human Factors · 2025Cognitive Warfare Exploits Human Perception and Emotion for Mass Manipulation
- Human Factors · 2024Live narration and no captions enhance virtual learning environment engagement
- Human Factors · 2025Reducing elderly users' cognitive load in mobile news apps through simplified visual design, especially keyword color.
- Human Factors · 2025Chinese Character Numbers Increase Cognitive Load and Decrease Translation Performance by 30%
- Human Factors · 2020FMS-Based Corrective Exercise Manual Streamlines Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
- Human Factors · 2026Foldable phone hinge gestures improve one-handed reachability by 25%
- Human Factors · 2020Integrated Sensors in Table Tennis Rackets Enhance Player Performance Analysis
- Human Factors · 2023Logarithmic Spiral Soft Robots Mimic Natural Appendages for Adaptive Grasping
- Human Factors · 2022Soft robotics actuators enhance human-machine interaction through biomimicry
- Human Factors · 2018Predictive Forward Dynamic Simulation of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion
- Human Factors · 2022Distal Radius Dimensions Vary Significantly by Gender, Impacting Design of Orthopedic Implants and Prosthetics
- Human Factors · 2026Skeletal muscle dysfunction in lung disease significantly impacts quality of life and functional capacity.
- Human Factors · 2021Hairdressing tasks pose significant ergonomic risks, with REBA and RULA identifying high-risk activities.
- Human Factors · 2025Simultaneous Force and Length Changes in Elbow Muscles Alter EMG Patterns
- Classic Design · 2016Cultural Context Dictates Design Acceptance
- Modelling · 2016CFD simulations reveal optimal turbine placement for UMP energy generation
- Modelling · 2017Unstable Flow Simulations Stabilized by Novel Cut Finite Element Methods
- Modelling · 2015Information Entropy Guides Optimal Sensor Placement for Turbulence Model Calibration
- Classic Design · 2018Crossflow Runners: A Compromise Between VAWT Efficiency and HAWT Energy Consumption
- Classic Design · 2017Variable Diffuser Vanes Boost Centrifugal Compressor Efficiency by 4.5% and Range by 30%
- Human Factors · 2020Oscillating tidal turbines experience blade stall and fatigue due to surge motion
- Human Factors · 2015Quadrotor Autopilot Performance in Urban Gusts: A Critical Factor for Safe Operation
- Classic Design · 2016Smooth surface curvature enhances airfoil efficiency by 15%
- Classic Design · 2019Strouhal Number Dictates Dominant Vortex Shedding Frequencies in High Reynolds Number Flows
- Classic Design · 2018Optimizing Axial Gap in Gas Turbines Enhances Efficiency by 0.3%
- Classic Design · 2019Divergent windcatcher inlets enhance natural ventilation by up to 4.7%
- Classic Design · 2018Mashrabiya: Form Follows Multifaceted Function in Islamic Architecture
- Human Factors · 2018Tunnel Aerodynamics Significantly Impact High-Speed Train Noise Levels
- Innovation & Design · 2020Magnetic Actuation Enables Novel Soft and Micro-Robotic Designs
- Final Production · 2020Laser Additive Manufacturing Emits Ultrafine Metal Particles in the 4-16 nm Range
- Innovation & Design · 2020Light-Responsive Inorganic Biomaterials Enable Precise Control in Medical Devices
- Classic Design · 2018Enhancing Visitor Experience in Historic Gardens Through Narrative Interpretation
- Classic Design · 2019Inclusive Music Curricula: Integrating Diverse Voices and Action-Oriented Learning
- Sustainability · 2020Participatory planning framework enhances sustainable tourism development in island destinations
- Sustainability · 2015Tailored Sustainability Strategies for Diverse Lakeside Tourism Destinations
- Innovation & Design · 2019Citizen Security Models Enhance Traditional Security Sector Reform
- Classic Design · 2015Early-Modern Books Shaped Scientific Discovery Through Integrated Text and Image Design
- Sustainability · 2020Museums as Catalysts for Sustainable Urban Tourism
- Classic Design · 2017Heritage site interpretation is shaped by power dynamics, not just aesthetics
- Innovation & Design · 2017Intent and Misleadingness, Not Just Truth, Define Misinformation in Design
- Classic Design · 2020Golden Proportion in Dental Aesthetics: A Questionable Design Rule
- Classic Design · 2020The Enduring Form and Function of Iconic Figures
- Classic Design · 2016Meaningful narratives enhance aesthetic chills and pleasure
- Classic Design · 2020Kandinsky's Colour-Shape Theory: A Moderate, Task-Dependent Association
- Innovation & Design · 2019GeoKG enhances geographic data representation with temporal and spatial evolution capabilities
- Classic Design · 2018Form Follows Environment: How Seasonal Shifts Influence Defensive Chemical Composition in Organisms
- Innovation & Markets · 2018Indoor Tanning Websites Misrepresent Health Benefits and Risks, Violating Policy
- Modelling · 2017Systematic Decomposition Enhances Structural Conceptual Design Insight
- Resource Management · 2017National Grid's Electrification: A Legacy of Environmental Trade-offs and Unintended Conservation
- Classic Design · 2019The Enduring 'Wh' Sound: A Sociolinguistic Analysis of a Classic Phonetic Feature in Southern American English
- Classic Design · 2020Prefrontal Cortex Model Enhances Humanoid Robot Meta-Cognition
- Classic Design · 2020Exhibitions as Catalysts for Modern Art Market Development
- Modelling · 2020Multi-frame Image Alignment Network Achieves Superior Restoration Accuracy
- Innovation & Design · 2015Smart City Solutions May Exacerbate Social Inequities
- Human Factors · 2017Intelligent Airplane Seat Redesign Enhances User Experience and Structural Efficiency
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Exterior store design significantly influences consumer purchase decisions, particularly cultural and social factors.
- Classic Design · 2018Amma Darko's Novels Champion African Women's Empowerment Through Narrative
- Human Factors · 2020Visual Haptics Reduce Cognitive Load in Remote Manipulation by 45%
- User-Centred Design · 2020Neoliberal control devices can lead to fan self-exclusion and social discrimination.
- Classic Design · 2016Banksy's Art: A Fusion of Urban Rebellion and Consumer Critique
- Classic Design · 2015Integrative architectural elements enhance contextual harmony by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2017Digital Tools Reshape Modern Languages Research and Pedagogy
- Classic Design · 2016Authenticity in Design: A Balancing Act Between Cultural Heritage and Tourist Expectations
- Classic Design · 2019Suburban Morphology Shapes Social and Political Sterility
- Classic Design · 2018Institutional Legacy Shapes Design Evolution
- User-Centred Design · 2016Designing for Vulnerability Requires Rigorous User Research and Methodological Transparency
- Classic Design · 2017Sensory Semiotics: Unlocking Deeper Meaning in Urban Spaces
- Classic Design · 2019Regulation's inherent instability challenges its role in defining norms
- Innovation & Design · 2016Pre-Industrial Consumption Shifts Mirror Western Trends, Challenging Western-Centric Industrialization Narratives
- Classic Design · 2016The Evolving Artist's Studio: From Mythic Space to Hybrid Practice
- Human Factors · 2016Optimal Thermal Comfort Zones Drive Peak Zoo Attendance
- User-Centred Design · 2017Expert web designers exhibit distinct aesthetic processing patterns compared to laypersons.
- Classic Design · 2020Patronage and Social Taste Dictate Craftsmanship Evolution in Late Antiquity
- Innovation & Design · 2016Socio-economic status significantly impacts educational resource access and student achievement.
- Sustainability · 2016Soft-bodied algae as sensitive indicators for stream ecological health
- Innovation & Markets · 2018Marginal Utility Theory Enhances Neuromarketing Insights into Consumer Decisions
- Innovation & Design · 2017Neyman-Pearson Lemma Optimizes Reinsurance Strategies Under Constraints
- User-Centred Design · 2019DTW Algorithm Achieves 86% Correlation with Expert Ratings for Home-Based Rehabilitation Exercise Assessment
- User-Centred Design · 2015Customized Game-Based Rehabilitation Achieves High Enjoyment and Feasibility for Stroke Survivors
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Visuals and messaging in cause-related marketing significantly impact consumer engagement.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Philippine Oleochemicals and Petrochemicals: Niche Global Leaders
- Classic Design · 2017Discrete-Time Quantum Walks as a Foundation for Gauge Field Simulation
- Classic Design · 2018Artistic Styles and Emotional Resonance: A Data-Driven Approach
- Innovation & Design · 2016Regional Context Shapes Consumer Preferences for Diverse Cultural Consumption
- Innovation & Design · 2020Accelerated Product Development: Leveraging Programmable Devices for Faster Market Entry
- Innovation & Design · 2016Task Variants Enhance Distributed System Adaptability by 16%
- Innovation & Design · 2017Optimized Motion Planning for Repetitive Robotic Tasks
- Innovation & Design · 2019Integrating Analogue and Digital Learning Environments to Foster Cross-Cultural Creativity
- Resource Management · 2019Airborne Mass Spectrometer Achieves Ultra-Trace Gas Detection for Climate Modeling
- User-Centred Design · 2019User-Centric Evaluation of mHealth Apps for Therapists
- Resource Management · 2020Optimizing Chlormequat Residue Limits for Sustainable Agricultural Output
- Innovation & Design · 2016Interdisciplinary Game Research Risks Fragmentation Without Design Focus
- User-Centred Design · 2019Educational materials achieve 70% content validity for public health campaigns
- Sustainability · 2019Domestic infrastructure amplifies consumer food waste by 30%