All design research studies — page 258
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.
- Sustainability · 2020Earth Observation Data Empowers Sustainable Urban Development
- Human Factors · 2017The Double Burden of Malnutrition Affects 88% of Nations
- Human Factors · 2020Driver behavior factors significantly impact road safety, with a structured decision-making model revealing key risk areas.
- Human Factors · 2020Serious Games with Motion Capture Enhance Upper Limb Rehabilitation by 47%
- User-Centred Design · 2020Data-Driven Personas: Bridging Empathy and Analytics for Deeper User Understanding
- Human Factors · 2020Saccade patterns reveal cognitive load differences in map navigation
- User-Centred Design · 2017Concept Mapping Enhances User Understanding of Complex Information by 25%
- Human Factors · 2016Haptic Feedback Enhances Soft Gripper Control Accuracy by 0.08mm
- Human Factors · 2020Motor Skill Acquisition Evolves Through Distinct Research Paradigms
- Modelling · 2018Simulation Games Enhance Complex System Design by 30%
- Human Factors · 2019Robotic assistance enhances shoulder rehabilitation outcomes by enabling consistent, high-repetition therapeutic exercises.
- Human Factors · 2016Computational model predicts L4/L5 disc compression to assess occupational low-back risk.
- Human Factors · 2015Biomimetic Prosthetic Hand Achieves Natural Grasp and Dexterity with Novel Actuation
- Human Factors · 2020Ethiopian Army Anthropometry: Tailoring Equipment and Workspaces for Diverse Demographics
- Human Factors · 2020Scaphoid-centrale fusion enhances wrist stability during knuckle-walking by reducing stress by up to 20%
- Innovation & Design · 2019Strategic media framing of Paralympic athletes cultivates national pride and influences perceptions of disability.
- Sustainability · 2019Integrating Inland Fisheries into Irrigation Design Enhances Food Security and Livelihoods
- User-Centred Design · 2020Chinese tourists prioritize emotive and experiential engagement with cultural heritage abroad.
- Classic Design · 2020Fair Use Doctrine: A Flexible Framework for Navigating Copyright in Evolving Landscapes
- Classic Design · 2016Museum Display of Looted Artifacts Reinforces Colonial Hierarchies
- Classic Design · 2019Assembly-line office layouts, a 19th-century innovation, directly influenced modern open-plan and activity-based working environments.
- Innovation & Design · 2017Lightweight Ontologies Enhance Legal Terminology Clarity by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2016Homeowner influence on planning decisions significantly restricts housing supply.
- Classic Design · 2020Urban planning significantly impacts public health outcomes.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Media Framing of Suicide Influences Public Perception and Reporting Practices
- Classic Design · 2020Traditional Courtyard Homes Embody Harmony and Sustainability Through Symmetrical Spatial Organization
- Innovation & Design · 2018Infrared thermography detects wind turbine blade defects remotely
- Modelling · 2018Second-Order Accurate Numerical Schemes for Incompressible Fluid Flow
- Innovation & Design · 2020Direct Ink Writing Enables Time-Evolving 4D Printed Structures
- Innovation & Design · 2017Sociotechnical Systems Drive Low-Carbon Energy Innovations
- Resource Management · 2018Cellulose Nanomaterials: A Sustainable Pathway to Advanced Functional Materials
- Innovation & Design · 2016Partial Connectivity Fosters Greater Cultural Complexity
- Innovation & Design · 2019IoT integration in protected agriculture enhances crop yield and resource efficiency
- Modelling · 2017AI-driven spectral reconstruction enhances spatial and spectral resolution
- Innovation & Design · 2020Structured Knowledge Architecture Enables Next-Generation Collaborative Design Systems
- Modelling · 2017Optimizing UAV Aerodynamics with XFLR5 for Enhanced Control
- Classic Design · 2017Blade design in tubular pumps significantly impacts vibration and stress concentration.
- Classic Design · 2017Blade sweep angle optimization for transonic centrifugal compressors yields a 1% performance gain.
- Human Factors · 2020Nomophobia: Design implications of smartphone dependency on user well-being
- Classic Design · 2020Optimized centrifugal compressor design achieves 79.54% efficiency at 40,000 rpm
- Modelling · 20163D simulations reveal how jet density impacts radio galaxy structure and energy distribution
- Modelling · 2019Menter SST turbulence model excels in simulating separated flows over complex geometries
- Modelling · 2019Urban Wind Profile Modelling: Hybrid Systems Outperform Traditional Methods
- Classic Design · 2018Regional Identity Persists and Adapts in Administrative Restructuring
- Innovation & Design · 2017Optimizing Eco-Marathon Car Aerodynamics Reduces Drag Coefficient by 70%
- 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