All design research studies — page 284
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.
- Innovation & Design · 2022Established community networks accelerate refugee integration and urban preparedness.
- Classic Design · 2020District Six Museum's design strategies reframe historical narratives and community identity.
- Classic Design · 2021Material culture reveals historical trade routes and social status in 17th-century Cartagena
- Classic Design · 2022Transit-Oriented Development Enhances Urban Livability Through Compact, Complex, and Connected Design
- Classic Design · 2020Form Follows Feeling: Art's Expressive Language Transcends Pure Intellect
- User-Centred Design · 2022Standardizing POCUS Skills for District Hospitals Enhances Diagnostic Capabilities
- Classic Design · 2021Navigating Pacific Maritime Heritage: A Tripartite Framework for Design Understanding
- Classic Design · 2023Anti-Elitism in Design: Navigating the Tension Between Popular Appeal and Perceived Quality
- Classic Design · 2022Preserving Musical Heritage: Tangible Objects vs. Intangible Traditions
- Classic Design · 2022The enduring influence of historical narratives on contemporary design perception
- Classic Design · 2022Postmodernism's Influence on Rural Tourism Aesthetics
- Classic Design · 2023Aesthetic Vision Enhances Dance Education Outcomes by 46%
- User-Centred Design · 2021Triangular Verification Method Improves Nursing Bed Design Evaluation Accuracy
- User-Centred Design · 2023Credibility is King: Fitness App Users Prioritize Trust and Visual Appeal Across Demographics
- Classic Design · 2020The Embodied Experience of Urban Mobility Shapes Design.
- Classic Design · 2022Legal frameworks can reinforce or deconstruct racial categorization.
- Resource Management · 2023Optimizing the Fresh Food Supply Chain to Reduce Produce Loss by 30%
- User-Centred Design · 2021Automated Truck Positioning Improves Forage Harvester Efficiency by 90%
- Human Factors · 2021Slanted mouse design improves efficiency by up to 7% for optimal hand-size fit
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Social Media Ad Engagement Driven by Entertainment, Information, Credibility, and Interaction
- Sustainability · 2023Frugality Scale Validated for Czech Population: A Tool for Measuring Resource Conservation Behavior
- Innovation & Design · 2021Seasonal Agricultural Cycles Drive Food Security Fluctuations in Rural Communities
- Classic Design · 2021Integration of Values Education Enhances Holistic Child Development
- Innovation & Design · 2023Digitalization of Cinema Driven by Animation and VFX Technologies
- User-Centred Design · 2020Animation and Iconography Boost Data Video Engagement and Comprehension
- Resource Management · 2021Optimised Space Layout Reduces Office Lighting Energy by 46%
- Human Factors · 2023Built environment influences older adult BMI differently across socio-economic statuses
- Innovation & Design · 2023Community-driven participatory mapping enhances sustainable river management strategies
- Human Factors · 2022Aesthetic Professions May Compromise Mental Health and Body Composition Despite Maintaining Physical Fitness
- Resource Management · 2021Graphene Reinforcement Significantly Enhances Water-Based Elastomers for Sustainable Applications
- Classic Design · 2021Transgressive Artworks Challenge Traditional Narrative Forms
- Innovation & Design · 2023Quantifiable Human-Robot Collaboration Index (HRC-QI) Enhances Production Quality and Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2022Carbon Nanomaterials Enable Textile Heating with 42.7°C Max Temperature
- Innovation & Design · 2022Triboelectric Nanogenerators Enhance Sports Data Collection and Athlete Monitoring
- Innovation & Design · 2022Flexible Zinc Batteries: Balancing Performance and Mechanical Integrity for Wearable Electronics
- Innovation & Design · 2023Stretchable Battery Design Enables Next-Generation Wearable Functionality
- Resource Management · 2023Enhancing Thermal Energy Storage with Nanofilled Microcapsules
- Innovation & Design · 2021Bridging the Digital Divide: Strategies for Equitable Technology Diffusion
- User-Centred Design · 2022Fashion Consumption Enhances Self-Confidence, Driving Purchasing Decisions
- User-Centred Design · 2021Decentralized Relay Networks Enhance Wearable Health Monitor Reliability
- User-Centred Design · 2021On-Skin Interfaces Should Embrace Cultural Identity for Enhanced Self-Expression
- User-Centred Design · 2022Perceived Ease of Use and Usefulness Drive Smartwatch Adoption in Saudi Arabia
- User-Centred Design · 2022VR enhances furniture design communication by 30% by improving stakeholder collaboration.
- User-Centred Design · 2021Design Patterns for Enhanced Smartphone Usability for Older Adults
- User-Centred Design · 2021User understanding and adoption of IoT smart home technology is significantly lower than technical development.
- Sustainability · 2021Industry 4.0 Integration Accelerates Circular Economy Adoption
- Human Factors · 2023Assistive exoskeleton control strategies show moderate clinical effectiveness for gait rehabilitation, but require longer training.
- Classic Design · 2024Wooden Buddhist Temples Evoke Sacredness Through Materiality and Cultural Symbolism
- Classic Design · 2023Curved forms evoke sweeter tastes, sharp forms evoke bitter tastes
- User-Centred Design · 2024Healing spaces can improve emotional regulation for patients with mood disorders through sensory engagement and architectural design.
- User-Centred Design · 2024Metaverse VR enhances chemistry learning engagement by 30% compared to traditional methods.
- Innovation & Design · 2023HD Maps: The Foundational 'Virtual Sensor' for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
- Classic Design · 2023Historical Ideologies Shape Modern Design Frameworks
- Classic Design · 2023Aesthetic Engagement Enhances Cognitive Flexibility and Learning
- Innovation & Design · 2023Brand Blunders Trigger Societal Reckoning: Rethinking Advertising's Societal Impact
- Resource Management · 2024Biomass Burning for Heating Negatively Impacts Urban Air Quality
- Innovation & Design · 2023Intersectional Feminism as a Catalyst for Degrowth Strategies
- Innovation & Design · 2023Citizen Deliberation Framework Enhances Environmental Policy Effectiveness
- Innovation & Design · 2023Agroecological Sovereignty vs. 4IR Modernization: A Framework for Systemic Food Transformation
- Classic Design · 2023Human-centric design thrives on the integration of critique and creativity.
- Classic Design · 2023Digital Platforms Reshape Expectations of Live Performance Presence
- Classic Design · 2023Historic Urban Landscape principles guide sensitive post-conflict city reconstruction
- Resource Management · 2023Enzymatic Extraction Unlocks High-Value Nutrients from Fruit By-products
- Innovation & Design · 2024Future Media Ecosystems: Anticipating Trends and Innovations for Strategic Design
- Human Factors · 2023Walking speed in older adults is primarily influenced by balance and step mechanics, not just raw strength or flexibility.
- Innovation & Design · 2023Agile Requirements Engineering Framework Balances Business, Project Management, and Technical Agility
- Human Factors · 2025Standardized Ventilation Terminology Enhances CPR Research Reproducibility
- User-Centred Design · 2023HaptiComm Device Enhances Tactile Communication for Deafblind Individuals
- Sustainability · 2025Ecological Integrity as the Foundation for Sustainable Design
- Human Factors · 2023Strategic Shade and Shelter Boost Livestock Productivity and Welfare
- Sustainability · 2023Agroecological Framework Enhances Food System Transformation by 30%
- User-Centred Design · 2023Reducing Facebook Newsfeed Exposure Increases Self-Awareness but May Induce FOMO
- User-Centred Design · 2023Telepresence in Live-Stream Shopping: Metaverse Offers Higher Experiential Value Than Instagram
- User-Centred Design · 2023Descriptive labels enhance modern art engagement for non-experts
- Human Factors · 2024Optimal plant color combinations for psychological relaxation
- User-Centred Design · 2023Digital vs. Conventional Smile Mock-ups: Equal Aesthetic Appeal
- User-Centred Design · 2023Embodied Sensations Amplify Aesthetic Appreciation in Art
- User-Centred Design · 2023Perceived Intelligence in Robot Companions Enhances Reading Engagement in Children
- Innovation & Design · 2024Generative AI as a Motivational Tool in Arts Education
- Classic Design · 2023Space Syntax: Unlocking Predictable Urban Dynamics Through Morphological Analysis
- Classic Design · 2023Reintroducing Mashrabiya: A 35.5% Improvement in Daylight and 5.7% Reduction in Cooling Load
- Sustainability · 2024Organic Consumption Perceptions Align with Sustainable Development Goals
- Innovation & Design · 2024Digital Twins Enhance Urban Resilience Through Predictive Simulation
- Sustainability · 2023Sustainable Packaging Balances Cost, Functionality, and Consumer Demand
- Classic Design · 2025Heritage Canals: Visual Preferences Driven by Blue-Green Elements and Cultural Signifiers
- User-Centred Design · 2024Experience Sampling Method (ESM) Enhances Ecological Validity in Design Research
- User-Centred Design · 2023Collaborative design of wearable robotics enhances social interaction potential
- Classic Design · 2024A Multi-Dimensional Framework for Assessing Urban Park Quality
- Human Factors · 2023Head-mounted eye-tracker accuracy degrades with increased head movement and perceived workload
- Final Production · 2023Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is a structural panel, not a system, requiring clear definition for effective application.
- Classic Design · 2024Authenticity and Theatricality Drive User Perception of Historic Commercial Streets
- Classic Design · 2023Clothing choices significantly shape initial perceptions of social category, status, and aesthetics.
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Corporate Social Responsibility Evolves from Risk Mitigation to Social Impact Leadership
- User-Centred Design · 2024Integrating Multiple Senses Enhances Museum Engagement by 30%
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Appealing product design and strategic pricing significantly boost e-commerce impulse purchases.
- Innovation & Markets · 2024AI adoption boosts employment by enhancing productivity and virtual agglomeration
- Final Production · 2023Optimized PBF parameters reduce porosity and cracking in multi-metal additive manufacturing
- Innovation & Markets · 2026Consumer preference for e-commerce marketplaces is driven by trust, UI, promotions, and product completeness.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Global Innovation Networks Exhibit Scale-Free Properties, Driven by Economic and Technological Factors
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Post-COVID consumer segments reveal distinct e-commerce adoption drivers and barriers