All design research studies — page 32
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.
- Classic Design · 2026Postmodern Design Dialogue: Taveira and Mendini's Shared Aesthetic Language
- Classic Design · 2004Art Deco Drapery: A Foundation for Modern Silhouette
- Classic Design · 2010Art Deco's enduring appeal stems from its populist motivations, not just its decorative style.
- Classic Design · 2016Mid-Century Modern Furniture: A Legacy of Student Support and University Advancement
- Classic Design · 2019Chinoiserie's enduring influence on Western design aesthetics
- Final Production · 2019Zirconia-reinforced ceramics offer superior translucency compared to lithium disilicate
- Classic Design · 2020The evolving definition of 'workmanship' in 18th-century English ceramics shaped production and consumption.
- Classic Design · 2019Midcentury Modernism's Unexpected Harmony with Early American Furniture
- Classic Design · 2025Honest Design: Challenging Conventions Through Material and Form
- Classic Design · 2024Local Modernism in Turkish Carpets: Blending Tradition with Bauhaus Principles
- Classic Design · 2024Mid-Century Modernism in Mexico: Clara Porset's Fusion of Craftsmanship and Mechanization
- Classic Design · 2026Artistic Walking as a Design Framework for Mediated Public Spaces
- Classic Design · 2026Aerial vs. Ground Views: Agricultural Landscape Aesthetics Shift with Perspective
- User-Centred Design · 2004Force feedback in page-turning mechanisms enhances usability for diverse users
- Classic Design · 2006Interaction Design as Act Design: Rethinking Computational Materials
- User-Centred Design · 2007Shifting Architectural Practice: From Project-Centric to User-Centric Processes
- Classic Design · 2006Form Follows Function: The Enduring Principle in Modern Fabric Design
- Classic Design · 2003Schubert's Operas Reveal Evolving Stylistic Signatures
- Classic Design · 2003Emotional Resonance Defines 'Good Design' in Interior Spaces
- Commercial Production · 2015Markov Models Enhance Power Generation Scheduling Efficiency by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2014Road pricing can reduce income inequality by accounting for individual travel variations.
- Commercial Production · 2013Coal Direct Chemical Looping (CDCL) can reduce CO2 capture costs by 26.8% compared to conventional plants.
- Commercial Production · 2010SYN Flood Attacks Degrade Network Performance by 90%
- Innovation & Design · 2013Disruptive Innovation Framework Identifies 15 Industry-Wide Impact Factors
- Commercial Production · 2014Petri Net Workflow Optimizes B2B Supplier Selection by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2012Youth Bulge Demographic Dividend: A Strategy for Economic Growth
- Commercial Production · 2012Dynamic Programming Optimizes Pipe Fabrication Sequences for Industrial Construction
- Commercial Production · 2011Dynamic Environment SLAM Algorithms Enhance Autonomous System Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2012Digital Human Models Improve Product Accommodation by 30% with Diverse Anthropometric Representation
- Commercial Production · 2010Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Accelerates Heavy-Duty Vehicle Development Cycles
- Final Production · 2013Optimizing Electrospun Fiber Mat Properties for Enhanced Composite Membrane Performance
- Commercial Production · 2010Optimized Metal-Organic Frameworks Enhance Potassium Detection in Environmental Monitoring
- Resource Management · 2010Novel Adsorbent Captures Mercury at 160°C in Coal Gasification Syngas
- Sustainability · 2014Integrating TQM Principles Enhances Environmental Sustainability Efforts
- Resource Management · 2013X-ray Spectroscopy Unlocks Electrode Performance Insights for Energy Devices
- Human Factors · 2015Flexible, self-powered sensors conform intimately to the body for advanced medical monitoring.
- Commercial Production · 2010Six Sigma Critical Success Factors Drive Significant Quality and Cost Improvements
- Commercial Production · 2010Repeated Fed-Batch Cultivation Boosts Nitrogen-Fixing Bacterium Yield by 6x
- Sustainability · 2010Ghana's High Forest Zone: Quantifying Progress in Sustainable Management
- Resource Management · 2015Integrated Resource Management: A Nexus Approach for Agricultural Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2011Phased Hostel Redevelopment Requires Comprehensive Planning for Long-Term Viability
- Commercial Production · 2014Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Strategies for Sustained Farm Profitability
- Resource Management · 2013Optimizing Food Drying for Energy Efficiency and Nutritional Quality
- Commercial Production · 2012Advanced Ultrafiltration Models Enhance Steady-State Permeate Quality Prediction
- Resource Management · 2015CO2 Injection Alters Reservoir Rock Porosity and Permeability
- Commercial Production · 2010Compact Process Integration Drives Distributed, Low-Volume Manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2011Urban carbon footprint reduction strategies for Durban can inform global city planning.
- Commercial Production · 2013Early Runaway Reaction Detection with Integrated UV-Vis and Temperature Sensing
- Modelling · 2014Finite Element Modelling Optimizes Pulsed Electric Current Sintering
- Commercial Production · 2010Integrated Wireless Sensor Networks Drive Smart Environment Adoption
- User-Centred Design · 2013Training Table Nutrition Education Boosts Athlete Knowledge and Healthy Choices
- Modelling · 2014Simulation Modelling Enhances Bridge Construction Project Management by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2012Optimized multi-robot path planning reduces operational time by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2012Optimizing Material Handling Systems with Lean Design Principles
- Commercial Production · 2015Enterprise Informatization Boosts Efficiency and Competitiveness
- Commercial Production · 2010Statistical Timing Analysis Reduces Design Pessimism in Digital Circuits
- Innovation & Design · 2014Iterative KDDA Process Model Enhances Problem Formulation and Maintenance
- Commercial Production · 2014Automated Optical Tracking Enhances Industrial Robot Performance Measurement by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2015Critical Research Strategies Accelerate Law Reform
- Resource Management · 2013Living Walls Can Treat Greywater, Reducing Water Consumption
- Innovation & Design · 2015Open-Source 3D Printing Slashes Research Equipment Costs by Over 97%
- Commercial Production · 2015BIM adoption streamlines construction management, reducing project timelines by up to 20%
- Commercial Production · 2012Visual Production Management Systems Enhance Perishable Goods Manufacturing Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2015Kaizen Costing: A Strategy for Reducing Cost Overruns in Construction Projects
- Commercial Production · 2015Genetic Algorithms Automate Test Data Generation for Enhanced Software Quality
- Commercial Production · 2013Lean manufacturing boosts on-shelf availability by 15% in food retail
- Commercial Production · 2011Standardized DFMA Guidelines Reduce Production Costs by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2014Identify and Offload Bottlenecks to Increase Manufacturing Throughput by 14%
- Commercial Production · 2010Operational Control of Micro-Value Drivers Significantly Impacts Market Capitalization
- Commercial Production · 2013Value Stream Mapping Identifies Critical Bottlenecks in Emergency Departments, Reducing Wait Times by Over 50%
- Innovation & Design · 2011Strategic R&D Investment in Construction Drives Industry Advancement
- Commercial Production · 2011Walking Worker Assembly Lines Enhance Lean Manufacturing Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2015Disaster as Catalyst: Shifting Power in Global Apparel Supply Chains
- Innovation & Markets · 2013Austerity Policies Can Lead to Reduced Public Service Innovation
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Perceived Information and Design Quality Drive User Task Performance
- Innovation & Markets · 2013E-service quality dimensions significantly drive online customer loyalty
- Innovation & Design · 2012Ghanaian Cinema: A Microcosm of African Film Industry Dynamics
- Innovation & Markets · 2011Employer Branding Significantly Influences Employee Compliance with Management Processes
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Student Feedback Enhances Perceived Teaching Quality and Curriculum Relevance
- Innovation & Markets · 2012Fashion Blogs Drive Young Women's Online Purchasing Decisions by Fostering Trust and Information Gathering
- User-Centred Design · 2011Ethnographic insights reveal critical usability barriers in supermarket design for elderly consumers
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Ambient and Design Elements in Retail Spaces Significantly Influence Consumer Spending and Satisfaction
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Consumer Demand for Food is Driven by Safety, Ethics, and Origin
- Innovation & Design · 2015Retrofitting historic infrastructure can unlock significant urban regeneration potential
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Automated Tracking Systems Boost Material Management Efficiency in Civil Engineering
- Innovation & Markets · 2011Status and Self-Perception Drive Luxury Purchases in Emerging Markets
- Innovation & Markets · 2013Dynamic routing systems can improve public transport viability by 20%
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Small, soft, and uncommon packaging signals premium quality in private label coffee.
- Innovation & Markets · 2013Strategic Brand Deletion: A Neglected Pathway to Portfolio Optimization
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Free Trade Agreements Can Drive Significant GDP Growth and Welfare Gains
- Innovation & Markets · 2012Tribal Nations Can Unlock Significant Untapped Renewable Energy Markets by Addressing Statutory Barriers
- Innovation & Design · 2015Gamification Framework Boosts Student Engagement in Digital Learning Environments
- Innovation & Markets · 2013Luxury Apparel Brands Exhibit Greater Financial Resilience During Economic Downturns
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Organic labels boost recall and favorability over GMO and antibiotic-free claims
- Innovation & Markets · 2014Brand Equity Elements Significantly Drive Consumer Choice in Bottled Water
- Innovation & Markets · 2013Gendered Grocery Shopping: Men Prioritize Lists, Women Embrace Spontaneity and Substitution
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Supermarket proximity may shift dietary choices away from traditional fresh foods.
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Proactive Risk Identification Framework Boosts IT Project Success Rates
- Innovation & Markets · 2011Guava Jam Packaging: Label Color, Design, and Brand Name Drive Purchase Decisions
- Innovation & Markets · 2012eTextbook Adoption Strategies Impact Library Roles