All design research studies — page 255
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 · 2019Burmese Yun Lacquerware: Material Evolution from Natural to Synthetic Pigments
- Innovation & Design · 2019Integrating Digital Tools Enhances Traditional Songket Craftsmanship
- User-Centred Design · 2019Architectural Design for Inclusive Smart Cities: Prioritizing Senior Citizen Needs
- Sustainability · 2017Balancing Urban Recreation and Nature Preservation: A Design Dilemma
- Sustainability · 2016Luxury Brands Can Lead Sustainability Initiatives by Leveraging Resource Scarcity
- Classic Design · 2020Digital reconstruction of historic gardens reveals hidden architectural and cultural narratives
- Innovation & Design · 2020Integrating Computational and Design Thinking Enhances Engagement in Robotics Projects
- User-Centred Design · 2018Smart Home Desirability Significantly Impacts Energy Consumption
- Innovation & Design · 2015Ontology-driven abstraction streamlines clinical data integration for research reuse
- Innovation & Design · 2019AI Integration in Public Administration Enhances Efficiency and Citizen Services
- Innovation & Design · 2017Abstract Interpretation: A Foundational Technique for Ensuring Software Correctness
- Classic Design · 2018Modular Frameworks Enhance Adaptability in Interactive Proof Systems
- Classic Design · 2018Global Color Assignment Optimizes Recycling Bin Usability
- Sustainability · 2020Prefabricated ADUs offer a sustainable solution for aging populations and housing shortages.
- Classic Design · 2019Islamic Manuscript Art: Bridging Daily Life and Spiritual Worlds
- Classic Design · 2020Aesthetic-Ethical Integration: Beauty as a Driver for Social Justice
- Classic Design · 2019The Enduring Appeal of Youthful Aesthetics: A Cultural and Psychological Perspective
- Innovation & Design · 2017Differentiated Science Education Creates Distinct 'Scientist' and 'Non-Scientist' Identities
- Classic Design · 2017Yeats's Aesthetic Framework: A Paterian Lens on Beauty and Opposition
- Innovation & Design · 2017Patent Law's Authorship Screen: A Barrier to Backdoor Copyrights
- Resource Management · 2020Quarrying's Environmental Footprint: Baseline Chemical Soil Analysis for Sustainable Site Management
- User-Centred Design · 2020Relational Engagement with Mathematical Concepts Enhances Learning
- Classic Design · 2018Decolonizing Educational Spaces: Reclaiming Indigenous Identity Through Storywork and TribalCrit
- User-Centred Design · 2020Gamified Rhythmic Dictation App Boosts Music Theory Exam Scores by 15%
- Classic Design · 2018Abstract Visual Music: Balancing Technological Innovation with Humanistic Expression
- Classic Design · 2017Gestalt Principles Quantifiably Influence Product Aesthetic Preferences
- Classic Design · 2019Algorithmic Discovery of Aesthetic Properties Enhances Image Quality Assessment
- Human Factors · 2018RGB Color Space Graininess Impacts User Perception by 20x MacAdam Ellipses
- Classic Design · 2020Aesthetic judgment of comics can be systematized using established critical frameworks.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Transformative Learning in Design: Shifting Worldviews for Sustainable Innovation
- Classic Design · 2016The 'Great Chain of Being' Framework for Understanding Design Agency
- Innovation & Design · 2018Political Parties Can Boost Engagement by Tailoring Facebook Content to Audience Interests
- Classic Design · 2018Antipolitical Sentiments Drive Populist Design Shifts
- Innovation & Markets · 2018Shared Cognitive Integration Drives Perceived Food Quality
- Classic Design · 2020Chefchaouen's Medina: A Model for Sustainable Vernacular Architecture
- Innovation & Design · 2020Social Media Demands Shift Creative Focus from Making to Marketing
- Sustainability · 2018Sustainable Refurbishment of Historic Buildings: Balancing Preservation and Zero Emissions
- Sustainability · 2017Household Consumption Negatively Impacts Long-Term Sustainable Development
- User-Centred Design · 2015Familiarity and patient factors drive physical therapists' choice of walking assessment tools post-stroke.
- Human Factors · 2019High Work Intensity and Workaholism Correlate with Increased Musculoskeletal Complaints
- Modelling · 2019Himalayan Water Resource Modelling: Elevation-Based Discretisation is Key, Data Scarcity is a Major Hurdle
- Innovation & Design · 2017Predicting Socio-Technical System Malfunctions Through Behavioural Analysis
- Resource Management · 2020Managed rivers require adaptive strategies to maintain freshwater ecosystem services under climate uncertainty.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Accounting's 'Plasticity' Enables Adaptive Valuation in Design
- Sustainability · 2018A Multi-Criteria Framework Enhances Sustainability Assessment in Residential Projects
- Innovation & Design · 2019Decentralizing Poverty Increases Inequality in Access to Urban Resources
- Innovation & Design · 2016Design Research as a Catalyst for Responsible and Meaningful Innovation
- Classic Design · 2018Digitized Periodicals Reshape Understanding of 19th-Century Literary Dissemination
- User-Centred Design · 2019Negative Emotion Screening Tool Validated for Cardiac Patients
- Innovation & Design · 2017The 'Big Tent' Ideology: A Strategy for Sustained Movement Growth
- Resource Management · 2018Disabling specific database features can reduce energy consumption by up to 20%
- Innovation & Design · 2019Future-Oriented Design Platforms Shape Ideologies
- Resource Management · 2016Benzovindiflupyr Residue Limits Ensure Food Safety and Market Access
- Resource Management · 2016Exergy Analysis Optimizes Food Production Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2018Urban Spaces as Lived Art: Reimagining Cities as Oeuvres
- Innovation & Design · 2015Constraint-based synthesis accelerates datacenter network topology design by 100x
- Classic Design · 2016Aesthetic urban design influences movement and inclusion through pre-reflective engagement.
- Classic Design · 2016Participatory Media Architecture: Balancing Aesthetic Experience with User Engagement
- Classic Design · 2020Historical Eras of Humanitarianism Shape Design Approaches
- User-Centred Design · 2017Interactive art can foster deeper understanding of complex sustainability concepts
- Human Factors · 2017Musical change triggers positive emotional shifts, indicated by frontal brain asymmetry.
- Classic Design · 2017High-level visual features significantly predict aesthetic preference in scene design
- User-Centred Design · 2016Bodystorming Enhances Embodied Experience in Movement-Based Interaction Design
- Sustainability · 2018Biophilic Design Enhances Urban River Resilience and Well-being
- Human Factors · 2009Below-knee casts offer superior short-term ankle sprain recovery compared to braces or bandages
- Innovation & Design · 2008RFID: Sustaining Improvement vs. Disruptive Potential
- Human Factors · 2006Designing Inclusive Aged Care: Addressing the Unmet Needs of Lesbian Elders
- Human Factors · 2009Person-Centered Framework Reduces Elopement Risk in Vulnerable Populations
- Human Factors · 2009Neighbourhood walkability significantly influences physical activity levels and body size.
- Human Factors · 2010Aptitude Testing Enhances University Admissions by Identifying Potential Beyond Traditional Scores
- Human Factors · 2005Post-16 Transitions for Young People with Special Educational Needs: A Longitudinal Analysis of Barriers and Enablers
- Human Factors · 2005Digital TV complexity risks excluding vulnerable users
- Human Factors · 2008Inclusive environmental standards can mitigate age-related sensory and cognitive decline.
- User-Centred Design · 2008Integrated Frameworks Enhance Accessible Web Application Development
- Human Factors · 2010Integrated cognitive support enhances astronaut task performance and resilience in space missions.
- Human Factors · 2010Situation Awareness and Perceived Realism Significantly Boost Learning Outcomes in Simulator Training
- Human Factors · 2008Neuropsychological measures can enhance heritability research for ADHD by identifying underlying genetic markers.
- Human Factors · 2001Sonification of Weather Data Enhances Trend Perception and Memory Recall
- Human Factors · 2001Driver Behavior Models Enhance Adaptive Cruise Control Effectiveness
- User-Centred Design · 2000Interactive Evaluation Enhances Information Retrieval System Design
- User-Centred Design · 2007Intuitive Interaction: Bridging National Design Philosophies for Enhanced User Experience
- Human Factors · 2010Eye Gaze as a Primary Input Method Enhances Interaction Efficiency
- User-Centred Design · 2007Uncovering User Mental Models of Search Engines
- Innovation & Design · 2003Agent-Based Computing: A Roadmap for Next-Generation Systems
- Human Factors · 2010Consolidated sensor data in a single interface reduces human-robot interaction errors by 25%
- Human Factors · 2009Roadway geometry significantly impacts driver mental workload and visual attention.
- Commercial Production · 2005Lean Construction Tools: Last Planner and Visualization Outperform Expectations, While 5S and Fail-Safe Require Behavioral Shifts
- Commercial Production · 2004Dynamic Thermal Management Boosts Chip Performance by 15% Under Realistic Cooling
- User-Centred Design · 2008Problem Framing: The Unseen Driver of User Reasoning
- Resource Management · 2008LiDAR data integration enhances sustainable forest inventory efficiency by 30%
- User-Centred Design · 2000A Four-Phase Framework for Designing Creativity-Supportive Technologies
- Innovation & Design · 2005Genetic modification of fatty acid desaturation enhances drought tolerance in plants
- Commercial Production · 2009SLM Design Rules Enhance Predictability and Accuracy in Additive Manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2002Evergreen vs. Deciduous Leaf Strategies Optimize Carbon Gain Across Diverse Environments
- Human Factors · 2004Risk stratification for physical activity in genetic cardiovascular diseases
- Commercial Production · 2010Customs Valuation and Rules of Origin Need Adaptation for Evolving Goods-Services Trade
- Resource Management · 2003Sagebrush Habitat Degradation Threatens Bird Populations, Demanding Urgent Conservation Research
- Resource Management · 2010GIS-driven LCA refines land use impact assessment for biodiversity
- Commercial Production · 2010Dynamic Pricing Strategies Significantly Boost Profitability
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Smart Markets Leverage Computational Tools for Real-Time Decision Support