All design research studies — page 309
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.
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing Riblet Orientation for Enhanced Aerodynamic Efficiency
- Classic Design · 2018Feathered dinosaur forelimbs offered minimal aerodynamic advantage for terrestrial locomotion.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Collaborative Design Fosters Professional Growth Through Situated Agency and Cyclical Learning
- Sustainability · 2020AI Integration in Cities: A Sustainability Assessment
- Classic Design · 2016Aesthetic and spiritual values of natural environments are best understood through diverse cultural expressions, not solely economic metrics.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Modular SBML Level 3 Enables Extensible Biological Model Exchange
- Classic Design · 2018The enduring principles of 'classic design' are rooted in user identity and meaning-making.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Statistical learning underpins user interaction and product adoption.
- Final Production · 2017Gelatin hydrogels enhance 3D bioprinting precision for organoid fabrication
- User-Centred Design · 2016Visual markers and narrator enhance location-based narrative immersion
- Classic Design · 2016DNA Barcoding Establishes Quantitative Thresholds for Yeast Species and Genera Delimitation
- Innovation & Design · 2016Simple Associative Learning Fuels Rapid Cultural Transmission of Novel Skills
- Innovation & Design · 2015Knowledge brokers accelerate innovation adoption by bridging research and practice.
- Sustainability · 2019Balancing Rapid Tourism Growth with Sustainable Development Strategies
- Human Factors · 2016Speech Prolongations Impact Perceived Fluency in Non-Native Speakers
- Classic Design · 2018Defining Intangible Heritage for Holistic Urban Design
- Classic Design · 2018Early Human Gestures Mirror Ape Communication Patterns
- Final Production · 2019Transparent PDMS-Ag Nanocomposites Enable Non-Invasive SERS Analysis of Artworks
- Innovation & Design · 2020Community Participation Drives Effective Infrastructure Development
- Innovation & Design · 2019Big Data Integration in Healthcare: A Foundation for Advanced Analytics
- User-Centred Design · 2020Music-Evoked Chills: A Framework for Designing Emotionally Resonant Experiences
- Modelling · 2020Hybrid Models Foster Transdisciplinary Design Innovation
- User-Centred Design · 2017E-Mind Mapping Software Enhances Vocabulary Acquisition by 30% for English Majors
- Human Factors · 2019Interactive Game Stimuli Enhance Neurofeedback Stress Mitigation Efficacy
- User-Centred Design · 2015Graphic Pictorial Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs Increase Perceived Effectiveness and Negative Emotions
- Innovation & Design · 2019Colour forecasting: A century of evolution towards sustainable and market-driven fashion
- Classic Design · 2020Literacy as a Foundational Cognitive Tool for Design Thinking
- Human Factors · 2017Auditory range expansion challenges traditional human sensory limits in design.
- Classic Design · 2015Aesthetic Experience is Shaped by the Intrinsic Qualities of an Object
- Innovation & Design · 2019Humor in Advertising Increases Product Appeal and Purchase Intent
- Human Factors · 2020Optimizing Office Lighting: Direct vs. Diffuse Light Ratios for Visual Comfort and Atmosphere
- Classic Design · 2016The 'British System' of Drug Regulation: A Case Study in Evolving Social Control Mechanisms
- Commercial Production · 2020Optimized tower crane scheduling reduces construction time by 25.82%
- Classic Design · 2018The Sublime in Landscape Design: Cultivating Meaning from Disruption
- Innovation & Markets · 2017Digital Advertising Shifts Power Dynamics: From Mass Media to Co-Created Consumer Influence
- Innovation & Design · 2017Biocapitalism Fuels Reproductive Innovation in Settler Colonial Contexts
- Innovation & Design · 2018Translator Visibility: A Multifaceted Driver of Translation Strategy
- Innovation & Design · 2016Successful Service Innovations Require Strategic Policy Alignment for Adoption
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Financialization of Urban Spaces Drives Design Innovation
- Classic Design · 2018The Evolving Art of Lighting in Cinematography
- Classic Design · 2017Fashion as a Political Tool: Gosha Rubchinskiy's Subversion of Russian Masculinity
- Classic Design · 2019Ambiguous Iconography in Ancient Artifacts Challenges Definitive Interpretation
- Classic Design · 2020Indo-Saracenic Architecture: A tool for cultural negotiation in 19th Century Lahore
- Classic Design · 2018Symmetry in gingival zeniths significantly enhances smile aesthetics, with deviations over 1mm being readily perceived.
- Innovation & Design · 2018Arts interventions for dementia yield a 5:1 social return on investment
- User-Centred Design · 2020Classroom physical environment significantly impacts student learning comfort
- Innovation & Design · 20183D Zernike Descriptors Enhance Protein Interface Prediction Accuracy
- Innovation & Design · 2019Team identity focus significantly impacts inter-team information sharing and performance.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Sensory Immersion in Retail Environments Drives Consumer Emplacement
- Human Factors · 2017Nutrient Timing for Optimal Cognitive Function in Demanding Tasks
- Classic Design · 2017Modernist Art and Literature Reflect Evolving Societal Identities
- Sustainability · 2018Ecosystem Services: A Critical Framework for Sustainable Design
- Innovation & Design · 2018Corporate Social Responsibility Drives Small Firm Competitiveness During Economic Downturns
- Classic Design · 2020Aesthetic effect of artworks is not universally agreed upon
- Innovation & Design · 2019Deviating from Product Color Norms Reduces Consumer Interest and Purchase Intent
- Classic Design · 2016Futurist Art Titles Enhance Perceived Motion and Liking
- Classic Design · 2015Suburban Sprawl's Impact on Commuting: Form Dictates Function
- Modelling · 2015P-splines: A Flexible Backbone for Complex Data Modelling
- Innovation & Design · 2015Automated Process Mining Workflows Enhance Design Analysis Repeatability
- Innovation & Design · 2020Customer Data Mapping: A Visual Framework for Data-Driven Service Innovation
- Classic Design · 2020Cosmic Symbolism in Ancient Temple Design
- Resource Management · 2020Optimizing Nutrient Delivery: PGPR Granules Enhance Wheat Yield and Soil Health
- Modelling · 2020Modular Design Languages Enhance Analysis Tool Flexibility
- Resource Management · 2020Tilapia integration enhances shrimp pond sediment quality by 20% through bioturbation
- Human Factors · 2015Caregiver self-efficacy significantly mitigates end-of-life caregiving stress
- Resource Management · 2016Personalized Air Quality Monitoring for Healthier Environments
- Classic Design · 2020Visualizing Musical Data: A Framework for Understanding Form and Function
- Human Factors · 2016Cognitive load management through r-DLPFC stimulation enhances novice creativity but impairs expert performance
- Human Factors · 2015Neighbourhood design influences utilitarian walking, not just total daily steps.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Smartwatch engagement in health research is sustained by intrinsic motivation, but hampered by battery and technical issues.
- User-Centred Design · 2020Virtual Reality Game Reduces Auditory Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- User-Centred Design · 2019Integrating Soundscapes into 3D Visualizations Enhances User Perception of Place
- User-Centred Design · 2020Social Connection Amplifies Lasting Memory Value in Experiential Design
- Resource Management · 2020Bureaucratic Spectacle Masks Hazardous Waste Dangers
- User-Centred Design · 2018Beyond Sexual Function: Exploring Non-Sexual Companionship with Anthropomorphic Objects
- Classic Design · 2017Creative Dance Pedagogy Preserves Cultural Heritage in Traditional Dance Forms
- Innovation & Design · 2016Copyright Licensing Models Can Foster Emerging Creative Genres
- Classic Design · 2021Literary Criticism as a Catalyst for Societal Change
- Classic Design · 2023Aesthetic Dimensions Shape Design Perception and Practice
- Classic Design · 2018The Shifting Significance of Objects: From Craft to Culture
- Classic Design · 2016The Evolving Nature of 'Classic' Design: Beyond Form and Function
- Innovation & Design · 2017Nintendo's Strategic Use of Nostalgia Drives Brand Loyalty and Market Dominance
- Classic Design · 2017Supreme Court Architecture Embodies Evolving National Identity
- Innovation & Design · 2021Showcase Festivals as Catalysts for Transnational Music Industry Networks
- Classic Design · 2025Adaptive Reuse of Aviation Heritage Enhances Urban Identity and Sustainability
- Classic Design · 2022Sensible Mapping: Aesthetic Practices Shaping Reality
- Classic Design · 2022Department store albums as early visual branding for 'New Woman' fashion
- Classic Design · 2021Thematic Interior Design Strategies Enhance Food Establishment Identity
- Classic Design · 2019Bridging Classic Literature and Modern Audiences Through Pop Culture Integration
- Classic Design · 2016Evolution of Fast-Food Design: A Historical Trajectory
- Classic Design · 2016Chord Symbols: Abstract Notation Enabling Musical Innovation
- Classic Design · 2017Modern Movement Monuments: Balancing Conservation and Adaptive Reuse
- Classic Design · 2020Sculptural Parody: Marisol's Critique of Feminine Archetypes
- Classic Design · 2023Decolonizing Cultural Artifacts Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Environments
- Classic Design · 2016Anamorphic Projection Techniques Enhance Visual Engagement
- Classic Design · 2025Goguryeo tomb murals offer a rich source for modern educational design.
- Classic Design · 2016Historical Fiction as a Vehicle for National Identity Exploration
- Classic Design · 2017Stereoscopic Photography Enhances Architectural Perception Through Depth and Phenomenology
- Classic Design · 2025Informal Urbanism: A Foundation for Equitable and Adaptable Cities
- Classic Design · 2016Authenticity in Spectacle: DeMille's Research Department as a Design Influence