All design research studies — page 292
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 · 2002Traditional irrigation systems offer valuable lessons for modern design.
- Innovation & Design · 2008A Framework for Assessing Socio-Economic Impacts of Design Interventions
- Commercial Production · 2009Distributed Database Design for Multi-Outlet Retail Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2005The enduring relevance of accurate data linkage in design research.
- Classic Design · 2000Paradoxical Design: Leveraging Contradiction for Intellectual Exploration
- User-Centred Design · 2003Spirituality as a predictor of health behaviors in African American women
- Classic Design · 2005Early iTV Interaction Design Principles Established Foundation for Modern User Experiences
- Commercial Production · 2007Streamlined Acoustic Models Reduce Embedded Speech Recognition Memory by 67%
- User-Centred Design · 20103D Scanning of Plaster Casts Offers a Cost-Effective Path to Custom Wrist Splints
- Classic Design · 2009Global Aspirations Shape Middle-Class Urban Design
- Sustainability · 2008Tropical Architecture: The Precursor to Modern Green Design
- Final Production · 2004Predicting concrete structure lifespan in marine environments using probabilistic durability models
- Classic Design · 2009Philosophical Poetry: A Fusion of Science and Aesthetics in Design
- User-Centred Design · 2010Ambient Intelligence Enhances User Experience Through Responsive Environments
- Classic Design · 2003Repurposing 'Waste' Film Material Creates New Meaningful Narratives
- Classic Design · 2004Urban Infrastructure Design Influences Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Classic Design · 2010Camera phone photo messages foster ritualistic communication and a sense of mediated presence.
- Innovation & Design · 2010D:STEM Integration Fuels Next-Gen Material Innovation
- Final Production · 2011Low-tech manufacturing enables cost-effective seismic energy dissipators for developing nations.
- Final Production · 2011Automotive Paint Systems Shift from Solventborne to Waterborne to Meet Environmental Regulations
- Final Production · 2010Automated thermography scanning strategy enhances defect detection in large bonded components
- Final Production · 2014Weld bonding composite-to-metal joints: Predicting failure modes for enhanced structural integrity
- Final Production · 2011Hybrid FRP/Steel Splices Enhance Durability in Modular Bridge Joints
- Final Production · 2010Laser Transmission Welding Tolerates Significant Interfacial Gaps
- Final Production · 2013Self-Repairing Superhydrophobic Surfaces Enhance Product Longevity
- Final Production · 2010Biomimetic Protein Fibers Exhibit Transitional Mechanical Properties
- Final Production · 2012Surface treatments significantly enhance aramid fiber-elastomer adhesion and composite strength
- Final Production · 2015Rotary Ultrasonic vs. Laser Machining: Optimizing PCBN Shape Accuracy for Friction Stir Welding Tools
- Final Production · 2014Silicon core conductivity shifts significantly with fibre drawing process
- Resource Management · 2012Recovered Paper Sludge Proteins Offer 44% Higher Yield for Wood Adhesives
- Final Production · 2012Nanotechnology coatings offer diverse self-cleaning functionalities
- Sustainability · 2012Green Roofs: Quantifying Carbon Offset Potential in Urban Environments
- Final Production · 2011Electrodeposition of Ni-Co Alloys: Overcoming Anomalous Deposition for Controlled Material Properties
- Final Production · 2010Phospholipid-based finishing agents enhance textile biocompatibility
- Final Production · 2012Polyester and Polyamide Content in Textiles Can Be Accurately Estimated Using Spectroscopic Analysis
- Final Production · 2011Ceramic Primers Do Not Enhance Zirconia Bond Strength with Resin Cements
- Final Production · 2012Hybrid Foundation Insulation Retrofits Enhance Building Envelope Performance
- Final Production · 2012Carbon Nanotube Fuzzy Fabric Composites Boost Supercapacitor Performance
- Final Production · 2011Technical Specifications Dictate Magnet Performance in Particle Accelerators
- Final Production · 2015Laser Soldering Achieves Low-Stress Assembly for High-Performance Optical Components
- Final Production · 2012Molten CuCl Immersion Significantly Degrades Ni-Based Alloys and Coatings
- Final Production · 2010Lock-in Thermography enables rapid, single-sided inspection of CFRP aircraft structures
- Final Production · 2011Solid lubricants like hBN can reduce grinding temperatures in abrasive machining.
- Final Production · 2011Automated fluorescent penetrant inspection enhances defect detection reliability by 30%
- Final Production · 2013Modular design in Malaysian manufacturing enhances product families and assembly efficiency.
- Final Production · 2012Electrically Activated Materials Revolutionize Residential Construction
- Resource Management · 2015Embodied energy in housing can be reduced by understanding lifestyle shifts
- Innovation & Design · 2014Narrative-based 'lessons learned' improve project management outcomes by 20-50%
- Innovation & Design · 2013Government Research Institutes Drive Sustainable Industrialization Through Open Innovation in Primary Resources
- Sustainability · 2015Retrofitting Historic Buildings for Energy Efficiency Significantly Reduces Environmental Impact
- Resource Management · 2014Recycled Plastic Panels Offer Superior Water Resistance and Comparable Strength to Wood Particle Boards
- Modelling · 2011Predictive models for wood color change during drying
- Resource Management · 2011Brick-based iron adsorbents offer a low-cost solution for water purification
- Innovation & Design · 2011Collective efficiency drives small enterprise growth through shared infrastructure and technology adoption.
- Final Production · 2015Optimizing Geopolymer Concrete Strength with Alkaline Liquid Ratio
- Final Production · 2014Ultrathin CaTiO3 layers enable significant capacitance density improvements in nanoscale electronic components
- Final Production · 2013PVDF-PZT Composites Offer Linear Strain Sensing with Enhanced Voltage Output
- Final Production · 2013Rohacell Foam Exhibits Density-Dependent Mechanical Asymmetry and Rate Sensitivity
- Final Production · 2011Optimized Piezoelectric Transducer Design for Targeted Ultrasonic Heating
- Innovation & Design · 2011Repurposing Industrial Heritage: Zeyko Olive Oil Mill as a Model for Cultural Continuity
- Resource Management · 2011GIS-driven analysis identifies optimal landfill locations, enhancing waste management sustainability.
- Innovation & Design · 2011Trade Policy Reforms Accelerate Global Economic Rebalancing
- Final Production · 2014Firefighter Gear Contamination Analysis Informs Material Cleaning Protocols
- Final Production · 2010Material Properties Dictate Historical Application and Longevity
- Final Production · 2013Charge ordering in LuFe2O4 dictates ferroelectric potential
- Final Production · 2011Interlaced thermocouples in knitted fabrics offer superior durability and accuracy for e-textile temperature sensing.
- Final Production · 2014Nonwoven fabrics offer engineered properties surpassing traditional textiles.
- Resource Management · 2013Valorizing Fishery Waste: Nanotechnology Enables Sustainable Cosmetics and Packaging
- Resource Management · 2011Geocells Enhance Recycled Asphalt Pavement Performance in Heavy-Duty Road Reconstruction
- Final Production · 2015Achieving Sub-Micron Fiber Diameter in Meltblown Nonwovens
- Final Production · 2015Greige Cotton By-products Enhance Absorbent Nonwoven Properties
- Final Production · 2010Nonlinear Fabric Behavior: A Unit Cell Model for Enhanced Airbag Design
- Final Production · 2013Natural Fibres Offer Superior Breathability and Health Benefits Over Man-Made Alternatives
- Final Production · 2012Incorporating Metal Oxides Enhances Polypropylene Fiber Durability and Thermal Stability
- Final Production · 2011Silkworm Cocoons: Bio-inspired Nonwoven Composites for Impact Resistance
- Final Production · 2010FEA predicts 2x stress increase around holes in carbon fiber composites
- Human Factors · 2011Ballistic Vest Design Impedes Female Soldier Range of Motion by Up to 30%
- Final Production · 2012Carbon Nanotubes Offer Significant Weight Savings for Aerospace, But Production Challenges Remain
- Final Production · 2015Void reduction in thermoplastic composite welding significantly enhances mechanical properties.
- Final Production · 2013Post-tensioning enhances FRP strengthening performance in structural applications
- Final Production · 2014Enhancing CFRP Ductility Through Fibre Waviness, Hybridisation, and Ply Cuts
- Final Production · 2013Sub-millimeter Strain Mapping of Composites via Rayleigh Backscattering
- Final Production · 2013Countersunk bolt head geometry significantly impacts composite joint bearing strength and failure modes.
- Final Production · 2012Accurate Composite Material Properties for Non-linear FEM Simulation
- Final Production · 2011Chopped reeds enhance composite flexural strength by 19% after water immersion
- Final Production · 2012Wavelet Transform and FE Model Updating Enhance Structural Health Monitoring Accuracy
- User-Centred Design · 2015Modular tablet interactives enhance museum engagement by 30% through increased content and virtual experiences.
- Final Production · 2013Triaxial glass fiber composites exhibit superior perforation resistance compared to biaxial and quadraxial variants.
- Final Production · 2011Boron-enhanced epoxy composites exhibit superior impact resistance and hardness.
- Final Production · 2015Predicting Composite Fracture Energy with Visco-Plastic Strain Models
- Final Production · 2015Optimized GFRP layup enhances shelter structural strength by 20%
- Final Production · 2011Hybrid Body Armor Design Reduces Weight by 36% While Maintaining Protection
- Final Production · 2014Adaptive Meshing Reduces Additive Manufacturing Simulation Time by 100x
- Final Production · 2015Modular microfluidic devices manufactured rapidly from Cyclic-Olefin-Polymer for efficient fluid control
- Final Production · 2010Audible sound analysis can detect machining anomalies in real-time
- Final Production · 2011Custom Shoe Lasts: Digitization Methods for Precise Foot Modeling
- Final Production · 2010Active Vibration Damping Boosts Machine Tool Precision by 55%
- Final Production · 2015Optimized Molybdenum-100 Target Design Enhances Technetium-99m Production Efficiency
- Final Production · 2014Drilling perpendicularity is significantly influenced by spindle speed and feed rate.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Integrated Design-Make Pedagogy Enhances Computational Skills