All design research studies — page 328
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.
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing FDM Nozzle Temperature Reduces Warping and Improves Dimensional Accuracy
- Final Production · 2019Minor alloy additions enhance thermoplastic formability of bulk metallic glasses by 20%
- Final Production · 20183D-Printed Formwork Enables Complex, Lightweight Concrete Slab Fabrication
- Final Production · 2019Cryogenic cooling in machining Ti-6Al-4V reduces tool wear by 33% and energy consumption by 10%
- Final Production · 2017Adaptive Curve Network Sampling Optimizes Freeform Surface Measurement Efficiency by 30%
- Final Production · 2019Optimizing Thermoplastic Composite Recycling through Process Control
- Final Production · 20163D-Printed Graphene Oxide Inks Enable High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Final Production · 2019Sustainable compatibilizers enhance PP/TPS blend performance by 6.5%
- Final Production · 2018Banana Fiber Composites with PLA Matrix Offer Enhanced Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Final Production · 2020Preheating reduces residual stress in metal AM by 57%
- Resource Management · 2015Tea Tree Waste Enhances Biocomposite Strength by Over 200%
- Final Production · 2016Enhancing PLA Ductility for Automotive Applications Through Process-Property Optimization
- Final Production · 2018Nanostructured Metal Oxides Enhance Room-Temperature Gas Sensor Precision
- Final Production · 2016Optimizing Polymer Nanocomposite Performance Through Nanofiller Selection and Dispersion
- Resource Management · 2018Composite materials from natural fibers can reduce forest dependency in furniture production by up to 100x.
- Classic Design · 2018The Body as a Dynamic Design Artifact: Embracing Evolving Form and Function
- Classic Design · 2017Acoustic Cues Differentiate Sound-Size and Sound-Shape Symbolism
- Innovation & Design · 2016System Dynamics Modeling Reveals Short-Term Fixes Undermine Long-Term Agricultural Sustainability
- Final Production · 2018Soft Robotics: Material Properties Dictate Form and Function
- Final Production · 2019Tailored Interfaces in Polymer Nanocomposites Significantly Boost Energy Storage Capacity
- Innovation & Design · 2016Aligning Incentives Drives Ocean Sustainability Transitions
- Final Production · 2020Ultrasound application during metal 3D printing promotes equiaxed grain structures, enhancing mechanical properties by 12%.
- Final Production · 2016MXenes: Advanced 2D Materials for Enhanced Performance
- User-Centred Design · 2018Computational Empowerment: Beyond Skills to Societal Engagement
- Innovation & Design · 2017Fast-and-Frugal Trees (FFTs) Offer a Robust Alternative to Complex Decision-Making Models
- Classic Design · 2020Traditional Stone Masonry Buildings Exhibit High Seismic Vulnerability, Requiring Modern Retrofitting Strategies
- Innovation & Design · 2018Artisan-Mediators Bridge Artisans and Tourism in Rural Ecosystems
- Modelling · 2019Actuator Line Method Tip Correction Enhances Wind Turbine Load Accuracy on Coarse Grids
- Innovation & Design · 2019Digital Shells Facilitate Collaborative Indigenous Language Course Development
- Classic Design · 2019Sasak Architecture Embodies Ancestral Mathematical Rhythms Through Anthropometric Measurement
- Human Factors · 2017Optimizing Inhaled Drug Delivery During Mechanical Ventilation
- Modelling · 2020High-fidelity simulations reveal shock wave boundary layer interaction dynamics
- Human Factors · 2017Optimizing Vegetation Morphology for Wind Erosion Control
- Classic Design · 2019Bi-modal Wake Dynamics in Bluff Body Aerodynamics
- Modelling · 2017Model-Based Particle Design Enhances Pharmaceutical Spray Drying Control
- Innovation & Design · 2015Social Media Platforms Can Bridge Formal and Informal Learning Environments
- Modelling · 2020Electrified Jets: A Model for Nanoscale Material Fabrication
- Innovation & Design · 2016Resourceful Sensemaking Bridges Marketing and Design Gaps in NPD
- Modelling · 2018Cloud Droplet Probe sizing accuracy is position-dependent, impacting spectral distribution analysis.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edibles: A Foundation for Sustainable Product Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2018Amphibious Drone Design Enhances Water Quality Monitoring Capabilities
- Innovation & Design · 2016Co-Flow Jet Actuation Significantly Suppresses Dynamic Stall in Wind Turbine Airfoils
- Innovation & Design · 2016Qualitative insights enhance design understanding, quantitative data validates it.
- Classic Design · 2020Public Sculpture as a Catalyst for Re-evaluating Cultural Heritage
- Classic Design · 2015Designing for Graceful Degradation in the Anthropocene
- Innovation & Design · 2018Hyaluronic Acid: A Biomaterial's Evolving Design for Enhanced Therapeutic Delivery
- Classic Design · 2017Multimodal Imaging Uncovers Ancient Encaustic Painting Techniques
- Innovation & Markets · 2020Country stereotypes and emotions drive tourism intentions, moderated by extraversion.
- Innovation & Design · 2019National Education Policy 2019: A Framework for Future-Ready Higher Education
- Innovation & Design · 2017Superoleophobic Surfaces Offer Advanced Oil Repellency and Manipulation Capabilities
- User-Centred Design · 2015Ethnography Unlocks Insider Perspectives for Effective Intervention Design
- Innovation & Design · 2019Cultural Narratives Enhance Place Branding and Spatial Planning Effectiveness
- Classic Design · 2017Virtual Reality Enhances Cultural Heritage Appreciation Through Integrated Digital Storytelling
- Classic Design · 2016Heirloom Rejuvenation: Balancing Tradition and Personal Evolution
- Classic Design · 2020Cultural Heritage as a Foundation for Community Resilience
- Classic Design · 2020Legacy SCADA Systems: A Foundation for Modern Critical Infrastructure Security
- Human Factors · 2017Disgust Sensitivity Influences Opposition to Immigration by 25%
- Modelling · 2019SBML Level 3: A Standardized XML Format for Interoperable Biological Models
- Classic Design · 2018Form Follows Environment: Chemical Defense in Mantella laevigata Frogs Adapts to Seasonal Dietary Shifts
- Innovation & Design · 2018Family Firm Dynamics Significantly Influence Innovativeness
- User-Centred Design · 2019Arts engagement enhances holistic well-being in older adults
- Classic Design · 2017Facial Aesthetics: A Discrepancy in Dental Arch and Gum Perception
- Resource Management · 2019Optical brighteners in textile wastewater can inhibit biological treatment processes
- User-Centred Design · 2019Sex Dolls as Embodied Fictions and Tools for Self-Care
- Classic Design · 2017Nature-Inspired Geometry: Heinz Isler's Shell Structures Achieve Aesthetic and Structural Harmony
- User-Centred Design · 2017Viewer Subjectivity in Art Classification Significantly Impacts Aesthetic Appreciation
- Final Production · 2020Thermal treatment alters wood lignin structure, impacting durability and recyclability
- User-Centred Design · 2015Visible Body Art Reduces Applicant Hireability by 20% in Customer-Facing Roles
- Innovation & Design · 2016Inclusive Definitions of Creativity Drive Broader Innovation
- User-Centred Design · 2019Sensory elements in coffee shops significantly influence customer pleasure and behavioural intentions.
- User-Centred Design · 2017Cognitive Load Significantly Impacts Aesthetic Judgement and Pleasure
- Classic Design · 2017Asymmetry in Visual Design Signals Brand Excitement
- Human Factors · 2019Music and Visual Art Training Enhance Auditory Processing and Visual Inhibition in Older Adults
- Innovation & Design · 2018Decolonising Design: Reclaiming Indigenous Futures from Techno-Colonialism
- Classic Design · 2020Gastronomic Paradigms Shift from Taste to Multi-Sensory Experience
- User-Centred Design · 2015Mock Politeness: A Context-Dependent Design Strategy
- Classic Design · 2020Holistic Healing Frameworks Enhance Social Work Practice
- Innovation & Design · 2016Academic Research Can Serve Dual Purposes: Military Objectives and Scholarly Advancement
- Classic Design · 2016Media's Role in Shaping Gendered Global Narratives
- Innovation & Design · 2015Understanding Professional Segmentation to Drive Design Innovation
- Classic Design · 2016Integrating Cycling and Gardening Enhances Urban Public Space Quality
- Classic Design · 2017Heritage as a Design Driver: Integrating Conservation and Contemporary Use
- Sustainability · 2019Integrating Heritage Conservation with Sustainable Urban Development
- Sustainability · 2016Arts-led revitalization can foster social sustainability in post-industrial communities
- Classic Design · 2016Bikeshare Bicycle Design Enhances Stability and Mitigates Collision Risk
- User-Centred Design · 2017Hunter-Gatherer Children Master Foraging Skills Through Play and Observation Before Formal Instruction
- Innovation & Design · 2019Biofilm Disruption Enhances Sepsis Treatment Efficacy
- Innovation & Design · 2017Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Drive African Economic Transformation
- Classic Design · 2017Cultural Fusion Creates Enduring Design Archetypes
- Resource Management · 2016Co-gasification of Biomass and Coal: A Strategy for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Classic Design · 2019Acoustic Interference, Not Just Harmonicity, Dictates Musical Consonance
- Sustainability · 2019Integrating 'More-Than-Human' Values into Design Decisions
- User-Centred Design · 2017App Store Search: Prioritizing Social Proof and Realistic Titles for User Adoption
- Classic Design · 2019Augmented Reality Revitalizes Classical Narratives for Modern Audiences
- Classic Design · 2020Pandemic Resilience: Reimagining Urban Spaces for Future Health Crises
- Final Production · 2017Twist Extrusion Enables Novel Material Microstructures with Enhanced Properties
- Classic Design · 2016Allegory in Weimar Photo Montage: A Narrative Extension, Not a Rejection
- Classic Design · 2018Traditional Plant-Based Aromatics as Functional Design Elements
- Classic Design · 2018Human Experience as the Ultimate Measure in Architecture
- Classic Design · 2019Form Follows Function: The Enduring Principle of Design Integrity