All design research studies — page 253
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 · 2019Sharkskin-inspired microgrooves reduce hydrofoil noise by 7.28 dB
- Human Factors · 2020Fiber-shaped aerosols with 4-6 µm diameter enhance deep lung deposition
- Human Factors · 2018Building-tree arrangements significantly impact indoor air quality by modulating natural ventilation.
- Resource Management · 2018Optimizing Deep-Sea Mining Efficiency: Vortex-Enhanced Hydraulic Collection
- Innovation & Design · 2017Integrating 14 Theories to Understand Sociotechnical Change
- Innovation & Design · 2017Proactive Cybersecurity Design for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles is Crucial
- Innovation & Design · 2017Nanostructured surfaces can physically rupture bacterial cell walls, offering an alternative to antibiotics.
- Classic Design · 2017The enduring appeal of 'dark' sites mirrors classic heritage tourism principles.
- Innovation & Design · 2016SME entrepreneurial drive can fragment heritage tourism offerings
- Classic Design · 2015Preserving Wilderness Character: A Framework for Consistent Stewardship
- Innovation & Design · 2016Real-time acoustic monitoring system enhances marine mammal conservation and safety
- Innovation & Design · 2018Cooperative Stakeholder Networks Drive Sustainable Regional Tourism Development
- Sustainability · 2019Agroecological Living Labs Foster Rural Revitalization Through Ecosystem Service Enhancement
- Sustainability · 2020Ethno-villages as drivers for sustainable rural tourism development
- Classic Design · 2020Industrial Heritage as a Catalyst for Urban Revitalization
- Innovation & Design · 2018The 'Ankara Consensus' Offers a Sustainable Development Model for Non-Traditional Engagement
- Innovation & Design · 2017Authenticity in Tourism is Co-Created, Not Inherited
- Classic Design · 2016Deliberate Integration of Digital Tools Enhances Archaeological Practice
- Sustainability · 2020Ecotourism's Economic Contribution is Insufficient for Sustainable Development Without Community and Conservation Integration
- Innovation & Design · 2018Entrepreneurial Innovation Drives Sustainable Agro-Tourism in Rural Montenegro
- Classic Design · 2020The Sorites Paradox: A Foundation for Understanding Design Ambiguity
- Sustainability · 2020Financial investment is a critical enabler for sustainable rural tourism development.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Game Development Lifecycle: Production Phase Dominates Research, Post-Production Lags Significantly
- Resource Management · 2017Cassava Starch Films Offer Sustainable Alternative to Petrochemical Packaging
- Classic Design · 2018Iconic and Indexical Communication: Bridging Arbitrary and Embodied Design Language
- Innovation & Design · 2018Automated Robot Controller Synthesis Reduces Development Time and Errors
- Classic Design · 2017Geometric Foundations Dictate Architectural Styles Across Eras
- Classic Design · 2019Golden and Aesthetic Ratios Influence Color Palettes in Masterpiece Paintings
- User-Centred Design · 2020Multisensory Cues Significantly Enhance Perceived Material Quality
- Sustainability · 2020Coastal populations can drive sustainable ocean futures through enhanced marine citizenship and equitable resource management.
- Classic Design · 2016Embodied Cognition Shapes Poetic Form: A Shift from Transcendental to Physiological Subjectivity
- Classic Design · 2017Sign Language Morphology: A Foundation for Visual Communication Design
- User-Centred Design · 2019Proactive Robot Design: Anticipating User Needs Through Nonverbal Cues
- User-Centred Design · 2020Spatial color application significantly impacts perceived luxury and dwell time
- Classic Design · 2018Architectural Aesthetics: Visual Balance and Curvature Drive Instagram Likes
- Innovation & Design · 2020Self-Organizing Principles Enhance System Adaptability and Resilience
- Innovation & Design · 2020Slow Design-Driven Innovation: Leveraging Heritage for Sustainable Products
- Innovation & Design · 2020Digital Social Innovation Reconfigures Urban Spaces
- Sustainability · 2016Ecovillages Demonstrate Viable Sustainable Living Models
- Innovation & Design · 2018Streamlining Asylum Policies Enhances System Efficiency
- User-Centred Design · 2017Prenatal relationship dynamics predict postpartum coparenting success
- Innovation & Design · 2016Environmental Uncertainty Drives Design Innovation Through Precautionary Principles
- Classic Design · 2018Monumental Form and Function: Evolving Use of Heritage Structures
- Innovation & Design · 2019African Entrepreneurship: A Foundation for Economic Transformation
- Classic Design · 2016Masculine Identity and Craftsmanship in Post-WWI Textile Design
- Innovation & Design · 2016Sustainable Leadership Typology Enhances Corporate Environmental Commitment
- Classic Design · 2019Timeless Educational Architecture: Balancing Social Function and Modern Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2018Rhetorical Structure in Crisis: Cicero's Philippic 2 as a Model for Persuasive Communication
- Human Factors · 2020Ambient Scent Design: A Neglected Sensory Dimension for Enhancing Indoor Well-being
- Classic Design · 2018Wellbeing as a Design Metric: Quantifying the Societal Value of Happiness
- Classic Design · 2018Resilient Architecture: Designing for Long-Term Adaptability and Durability
- Innovation & Design · 2017Innovativeness and Proactiveness Drive Rural Tourism Firm Performance
- Classic Design · 2020Warm hues evoke a sense of higher temperature, influencing perceived comfort.
- Innovation & Design · 2019Citizen Science Data Quality: A New Frontier for Design
- User-Centred Design · 2016Post-stroke rehabilitation requires accessible, information-rich, and culturally sensitive support systems.
- Human Factors · 2018Psychomotor and Personality Traits Predict Soccer Talent
- Sustainability · 2015Designing for Longevity: Reducing Clothing Waste Through User-Centric Disposal Insights
- Classic Design · 2016Fractal Complexity Drives Aesthetic Preference Across Diverse User Groups
- Innovation & Design · 2019Structured Frameworks Enhance Maritime Spatial Planning Effectiveness
- User-Centred Design · 2017Data Visualizations Should Embrace Ambiguity to Enhance Decision-Making
- Modelling · 2020Parametric Surface Optimization for Fluidic Device Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2016Ice content in convective clouds strongly correlates with lightning activity
- Innovation & Design · 2019Formalizing Expert Knowledge for Industry 4.0 Decision Support
- Sustainability · 2019Young Italian Consumers Prioritize Sustainability in Luxury Purchases
- Classic Design · 2017Selfies as Symbolic Bordering: Migrant Digital Testimonies in News Media
- User-Centred Design · 2016Fractal 'Tree of Life' model effectively communicates community garden wellbeing benefits
- User-Centred Design · 2015Somaesthetic Design: Enhancing User Bodily Awareness Through Experiential Design
- User-Centred Design · 2015Jogging's Multifaceted Meanings Enhance User Experience and Promote Health Benefits
- Innovation & Design · 2020Biomaterial Scaffolds Accelerate Oral Tissue Regeneration by 30%
- Human Factors · 2017Wearable heart rate monitoring maintains accuracy across diverse climates and activities.
- Human Factors · 2020Adaptive thermal comfort preferences override expected energy savings in housing retrofits.
- Resource Management · 2020Kapok fiber composites offer dual flame-retardant and sound-absorption benefits
- Innovation & Design · 2016A Universal Metadata Schema (Brick) Enhances Building System Portability and Application Reusability
- Human Factors · 2016Inward-blowing fan on FFRs reduces deadspace CO2 by 2K, enhancing wearer comfort.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Psychological Empowerment Amplifies Leadership's Impact on Innovation by 30%
- Resource Management · 2018IoT-driven semantic framework optimizes building energy management by 25%
- Resource Management · 2015Surface modification of textiles can enhance water and oil repellency using sustainable sol-gel techniques.
- Human Factors · 2020Poor EHR Design Exacerbates Physician Burnout by 74.5%
- Human Factors · 2017Motor Skill Deficits in DCD Linked to Impaired Anticipatory Control and Brain Network Alterations
- Human Factors · 2020Academic Struggle Can Shift Students Towards Fixed Mindsets
- Human Factors · 2016Auditory Perception Differences: Clinical vs. Non-Clinical Hallucinations
- Human Factors · 2019Textile-integrated fiber optics enable real-time, comfortable temperature monitoring in wearables.
- Human Factors · 2019Transforming Intangible Heat into a Tangible Design Material
- Human Factors · 2020Optimizing textile thermal insulation for comfort through humidity control
- Human Factors · 2018Inkjet Printing Enhances Tactile Fabric Properties for Improved User Experience
- Resource Management · 2020Supercritical CO2 treatment enhances aramid fiber UV resistance and thermal stability
- Human Factors · 2018Future Discomfort: Mediterranean Homes Will Fail Adaptive Comfort Standards by 2050 Due to Climate Change
- Resource Management · 2020Hybrid Solar Thermal Systems Boost Energy Yield by 30% with Integrated Storage and Waste Heat Conversion
- Human Factors · 2020Elevated humidity significantly increases user dissatisfaction in warm environments, exceeding standard thermal comfort predictions.
- Human Factors · 2016Textile weave and silica finishing significantly alter thermal insulation for improved comfort
- Human Factors · 2015Layered Firefighter Garments: Material Composition Dictates Thermal Protection and Moisture Management
- Human Factors · 2019Green Office Design Can Enhance Energy Efficiency Without Harming Employee Well-being
- Human Factors · 2019Self-efficacy is the strongest driver of functional food consumption intention.
- Human Factors · 2018Avatar embodiment in VR is biased towards self-attribution of easier movements
- User-Centred Design · 2019Contextual Conditions Crucial for Effective Feedback Design
- Human Factors · 2020Mixed Reality Chemistry Labs Enhance Procedural Learning and Safety Awareness
- Innovation & Design · 2016Future Hotel Experiences Will Radically Differ from Today's
- Human Factors · 2016Fabric-Based Wearables Enhance Natural Haptic Interaction
- Human Factors · 2016Wearable Vibrotactile Cues Enhance Human-Robot Navigation Safety
- Human Factors · 2019Continuous Pupillometry Analysis Enhances Understanding of Cognitive Load