All design research studies — page 276
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.
- User-Centred Design · 2006Self-Management Programs Improve Quality of Life for Chronic Heart Failure Patients
- User-Centred Design · 2000QFD implementation varies significantly between US and Japanese firms, impacting its effectiveness.
- Human Factors · 2001Congestive Heart Failure Significantly Impairs Cognitive Function in Older Adults
- Commercial Production · 2007Disease management programmes can improve patient outcomes without increasing healthcare costs.
- Resource Management · 2009Highway Construction Degrades Stream Water Quality and Macroinvertebrate Health
- Final Production · 2007Precision Injection Molding Achieves Sub-Micron Tolerances for Polymer Optics
- Commercial Production · 2006Early-stage cost modeling for automation reduces manufacturing expenses by integrating knowledge-based systems with CAD.
- Commercial Production · 2002Heuristic scheduling significantly reduces CNC machine completion time by optimizing tool changes.
- Commercial Production · 2004Automated Crystallography End-Stations Increase Throughput by 50%
- Commercial Production · 2008Wireless cardiac monitoring platforms enhance patient care through continuous remote data.
- Commercial Production · 2003Modular System Design with Formal Interfaces Reduces Complexity and Enhances Reusability
- Commercial Production · 2007Vibration analysis of helicopter gears reveals distinct signatures for healthy vs. damaged components.
- Commercial Production · 2000Genetic Algorithms Optimize Sensor Placement for Enhanced Visual Inspection Accuracy
- Commercial Production · 2010Optimizing CNC End Milling for Surface Finish and Material Removal Rate
- Commercial Production · 2005Lean Engineering Principles Boost Aerospace Product Development Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2010Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) boosts ferrochrome plant productivity by mitigating failure-driven downtime.
- Resource Management · 2001Fuel Cell APUs Slash Heavy-Duty Truck Idling Emissions by 8-24 Tons CO2/Vehicle/Year
- Commercial Production · 2010UWB RTLS enhances construction productivity and safety by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2006Revenue Management Boosts MTO Profitability by 15% Through Optimized Order Acceptance and Scheduling
- Innovation & Design · 2009Low innovation rates in construction demand strategic knowledge exchange for adoption of best practices.
- Commercial Production · 2010Optimizing CO2 Capture Costs: Lean/Rich Heat Exchanger Approach Temperature is Key
- Commercial Production · 2004Emissions Regulations: A Minor Factor in Vehicle Pricing and Sales
- Commercial Production · 2005Departmental CQI Initiatives Outperform Institution-Wide TQM in Higher Education
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Diversifying Agricultural Exports Drives Economic Growth in Uganda
- User-Centred Design · 2009Design interactive TV to foster social connection, not isolation.
- User-Centred Design · 2010Digital Tools Enhance Tabletop Roleplaying Communication and Immersion
- Innovation & Design · 2005Intrinsic Motivation Drives Innovation Beyond Economic Incentives
- Classic Design · 2002The enduring appeal of coffee transcends cultural and economic divides.
- Innovation & Design · 2008Integrating Humanitarian Principles into Engineering Education Enhances Societal Impact
- Innovation & Design · 2009Language Acquisition Models Shift from Innate Grammar to Learning and Cultural Evolution
- Classic Design · 2009Prestige Horror Films Can Redefine Genre Expectations for Diverse Audiences
- Innovation & Design · 2010Leveraging 'Hero-Villain' Narratives to Enhance Fan Engagement
- Classic Design · 2001Disney's Thematic Design: A Blueprint for Immersive Experiences
- User-Centred Design · 2006Notification System Design: Addressing Five HCI Challenges for Improved User Attention
- Classic Design · 2009Racial identity shapes design perception and societal integration
- Human Factors · 2007Andean Ridge Topography Creates Extreme Wind and Rainfall Conditions
- Classic Design · 2008Historic Building Rehabilitation Balances Function, Form, and Urban Context
- Classic Design · 2010Singers adopt 'American' vowel sounds by default, overriding regional identity in popular music.
- Classic Design · 2004Colonial Legacies Shape Pacific Media Models
- Innovation & Design · 2004Hybridized Immune Accelerated Differential Evolution (HIADE) reduces aerodynamic design iterations by 400%
- Classic Design · 2001Optimizing Laser Propulsion Efficiency: A Numerical Approach
- Modelling · 2007Unsteady CFD accurately predicts hot-gas ingestion in STOVL aircraft
- Modelling · 2003Adaptive Control Enhances Aircraft Climb Performance Prediction Accuracy by 25%
- Classic Design · 2010Aerodynamic efficiency is dictated by subtle geometric curvature, not just gross form.
- Classic Design · 2010Turbocharger Turbine Design: Balancing Aerodynamic Efficiency and Thermal Management for Optimal Performance
- Modelling · 2005Mean Streamline Analysis Accurately Predicts Cross-Flow Fan Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2008Ram-Air Wing Deformation Significantly Impacts Aerodynamic Performance
- Final Production · 2010Viscoelasticity in Sprays Reduces Transfer Efficiency by 20% Due to Filamentary Ejection
- Modelling · 2006Large Eddy Simulation Accurately Predicts Swirling Jet Recirculation Zones
- Innovation & Design · 2010Turbomachinery Efficiency Boosted by 57% with Combined Endwall Suction and Vortex Jet Blowing
- Modelling · 2005Vegetation's Hydraulic Resistance: A Key Input for Floodplain Morphodynamic Models
- Classic Design · 2001Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Case Study in Evolving Gender Representation in Media
- Innovation & Design · 2009Gene-Culture Coevolution Drives Innovation in Dairy Practices
- Classic Design · 2006Learning Outcomes: A Framework for Defining Design Project Success
- Innovation & Design · 2007Design Science Research: A Framework for Rigorous IT Artifact Creation
- Innovation & Design · 2008Brand 'New Zealand' Reinforces Pakeha Cultural Hegemony
- Human Factors · 2003Exposure to media violence correlates with increased aggression
- Classic Design · 2005Discourse Connectives: Syntactic vs. Discourse Argument Alignment
- Classic Design · 2009Merge Operation: The Minimalist Foundation of Human Language Design
- Innovation & Design · 2007Semantic Ontologies Streamline Bioinformatics Service Discovery
- Classic Design · 2003Game Design Patterns: A Framework for Understanding and Replicating Successful Game Mechanics
- Innovation & Design · 2006Automated Interpretation of Compound Nouns Enhances Design Communication
- Classic Design · 2006Loss of a Military Garrison erodes community identity and attachment to place
- Classic Design · 2008Traditional Music Enhances Perceived Authenticity and Community in Modern Irish Poetry
- Classic Design · 2008The 'Flesh and Blood' Family: A Lingering Archetype in Modern Design
- Classic Design · 2003Suburban Layouts from the 1940s-1970s Impacted Legibility and Social Interaction
- Human Factors · 2010Tailored Rehabilitation Programs Enhance Functional Recovery in Spinal Deformities
- Innovation & Design · 2006Western Influence Shapes ICT Education in India, Prioritizing Technocracy
- Innovation & Design · 2008Tracking Societal Ideology Through Language Evolution
- User-Centred Design · 2008Au Pairs: Family Member or Servant? Understanding Motivations for Hiring.
- Classic Design · 2003Building regulations across Europe vary significantly in fire prevention standards.
- User-Centred Design · 2002Open Source Software Usability Lags Behind Proprietary Alternatives
- Innovation & Design · 2007Mortgage Market Innovations Drove 56-70% of Homeownership Boom
- User-Centred Design · 2005Movement-Oriented Personas Enhance Immersive Environment Design
- Innovation & Markets · 2000Cultural Nuances Significantly Shape Smartphone Adoption in Emerging Markets
- Classic Design · 2008The Enduring Power of 'Public Address' in Shaping Design Discourse
- Final Production · 2003Bridge deck cracking can be reduced by optimizing formwork and reinforcement spacing.
- Innovation & Design · 2005Indigenous communities leverage communication tech for cultural autonomy
- User-Centred Design · 2005Interactive Game Design Enhances Physical Engagement Through Real-Time Motion Capture
- Classic Design · 2005Perceived Order and Control Drive Conceptualizations of 'God' Across Millennia
- Commercial Production · 2015Adaptive Sampling Rates for Activity Recognition Systems Reduce Energy Consumption by up to 90%
- Innovation & Markets · 2012Museums as Brands: Responding to Evolving Consumer Culture
- User-Centred Design · 2011Expert Consensus Identifies Key Design Principles for Effective Online 3D Modeling Education
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Big Data Adoption Requires More Than Just Technology Investment for Economic Impact
- Innovation & Design · 2012Intellectual Property Strategies for Resource Redistribution in Design
- Sustainability · 2014Upcycled Bridal Couture: Elevating Fabric Scraps into Bespoke Occasion Wear
- Commercial Production · 20103D Scanning Data Processing for Enhanced Footwear Customization
- Innovation & Design · 2012Customer collaboration drives loyalty and mitigates perceived inequity
- Commercial Production · 2015Decentralized Supply Chains Boost Consumer-Centric AM Business Models
- Commercial Production · 2015Optimized Assembly Line Balancing for Evolving Product Families
- User-Centred Design · 2013Customized Electronic Reminders Boost Powered Seating Function Compliance by 40%
- Commercial Production · 2015Optimized Fuzzy PID Controller for Automotive Cruise Control Reduces Computational Load
- Modelling · 2015Autonomous Robot Environment Modeling for Real-World Task Execution
- Commercial Production · 2013Parametric Design and Prefabrication are Stepping Stones, Not Endpoints in Construction Automation
- Commercial Production · 2015NI myRIO and LabVIEW enable cost-effective AGV development for diverse applications
- Commercial Production · 2012Reverse Engineering Accelerates Product Redesign Cycles by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2012Hybrid Data Acquisition System Optimizes Manufacturing Throughput by 20%
- Modelling · 2012Grid Methodology Quantifies Dimensional Uncertainty in Layer-Based Manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2012Web-based interface optimizes manufacturing sustainability by 25%
- Resource Management · 2012Thermoplastic Composites Offer 20% Weight Reduction in Automotive Seating