All design research studies — page 334
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 · 2019Tropical Cyclone Formation: The Impact of Rotational Center Misalignment on Development Time
- Classic Design · 2019Triangular Gurney flaps increase maximum lift coefficient by 28.42% on S809 airfoil
- Classic Design · 2020Oil-film interferometry reveals nuanced flow dynamics on delta wings
- Classic Design · 2020Damselfly wing configuration offers superior aerodynamic performance for micro-aircraft design.
- Classic Design · 2017Sacred Geometry Ratios Enhance Aesthetic Harmony in Apparel Design
- Classic Design · 2016End wall profiling for compressor cascades is dictated by flow control, not geometry.
- Classic Design · 2018Cultural Heritage Designation: A Strategy for Preserving Afro-Brazilian Religious Practices
- Classic Design · 2020Biomimicry in Architecture: Relearning Nature's Design Principles
- Innovation & Design · 2020Transformative Tourism: A Paradigm Shift for Rural Economic Revitalization
- Classic Design · 2020Geometric Principles Elevate Aesthetic Appeal in 21st Century Art and Architecture
- Innovation & Design · 2018Sentiment Analysis Framing Influences Perceived Capabilities and Public Expectations
- Classic Design · 2020Vintage and Uniqueness Drive Consumer Desire for Traditional Products
- Innovation & Design · 2020INCITE Model: A Framework for Cultivating Creative Industries in Transitional Economies
- Innovation & Design · 2016Contextual Parameterization Enhances Knowledge Representation in Specialized Domains
- Innovation & Design · 2018Community-driven tourism toolkits foster sustainable development.
- Innovation & Design · 2018Community Engagement Drives Sustainable Rural Tourism Success
- Innovation & Design · 2018Intangible Cultural Heritage Drives Destination Choice
- Innovation & Design · 2020Cohesive Model for Wine Route Design Enhances Rural Tourism Sustainability
- Classic Design · 2020Augmented Reality Recreates Historical Battles for Broader Audience Engagement
- Classic Design · 2019Homogeneity is a Myth: Japan's Evolving Linguistic Landscape
- Sustainability · 2016Indigenous environmental practices decline by up to 68%, impacting land fertility and water resources.
- Classic Design · 2017Interwar Polish Art Deco: A Fusion of National Identity and Modernity
- Classic Design · 2019Fetishistic Disavowal: Understanding Consumer Attachment to Objects
- Classic Design · 2019Generational Shifts in Fertility Norms: A Comparative Analysis of Young Adults' Perceptions
- Classic Design · 2016The 'American Century' Defined by Shifting Social and Geographic Mobilities
- Innovation & Design · 2019Technological Humanism: Balancing Innovation with Inherent Human Dignity
- Classic Design · 2017Traditional Kurdish Architecture Offers a Blueprint for Culturally Responsive Modern Design
- Classic Design · 2016Kurdish Music as a Vehicle for Cultural Identity and Political Expression
- Innovation & Design · 2019Chaotic Maps and Cellular Automata Enhance Image Encryption Security and Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2016Consensus Clustering Enhances Reliability in Complex Neuroimaging Data Analysis
- Innovation & Design · 2019Embracing Digital Failure as a Catalyst for Design Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2015Institutionalizing Musicology: A Case Study in Professional Legitimation
- Classic Design · 2020Listener Habits Reshape Musical Rules: Helmholtz's 'Controlled Deviation' Principle
- Classic Design · 2019Cultural Connotation and Unique Creativity Drive Consumer Preference for Heritage-Inspired Products
- Resource Management · 2019Transforming Coconut Processing Byproducts into High-Value Nutraceutical Ingredients
- Classic Design · 2020Lowercase lettering and warm color temperature increase trustworthiness and investment intent
- Innovation & Design · 2016Independent News Blogs Offer Broader Framing of Political Issues than Mainstream Media
- Classic Design · 2018Humanitarian Crises as Catalysts for Design Re-evaluation
- User-Centred Design · 2019Adolescent digital literacy is shaped by personal voice and empowerment.
- Innovation & Design · 2018Radical Circles Drive Industry Transformation Through Visionary Disruption
- Sustainability · 2020Digital integration enhances environmental sustainability.
- Human Factors · 2017Student sleep quality is a critical determinant of mental strain and academic performance.
- Classic Design · 2019Architecture's Shift from Human-Centric to System-Driven Design
- Human Factors · 2019Oesophagectomy significantly reduces physical functioning and increases sedentary behaviour long-term.
- Classic Design · 2016Aestheticizing Dispossession: The Picturesque and Pastoral in Urban Design Narratives
- Classic Design · 2019Heraldic Symbols as Embodiments of Urban Identity in Late Medieval Europe
- Classic Design · 2017Plastic's Evolution: From Ivory Substitute to Design Icon
- Classic Design · 2018East India Companies: Masters of Form and Function in Global Trade
- Classic Design · 2015Authenticity vs. Entertainment: Reconciling Industrial Heritage Narratives
- Classic Design · 2015Facial Symmetry and Averageness Significantly Influence Perceived Attractiveness in Women
- Classic Design · 2017Traditional Apothecary Practices Persisted Despite New World Opportunities
- Classic Design · 2018The 'New School' Movement's Ideals Shaped Educational Design in 1936
- Innovation & Design · 2018Megaproject Citizenship Behavior: Beyond Contractual Obligations for Enhanced Project Harmony
- Classic Design · 2020Algorithmic beauty prediction achieves 68.23% accuracy using multi-task learning
- Classic Design · 2016Literature as a Cultural Ecosystem: Shaping Sustainable Narratives
- Human Factors · 2018Nordic Hamstring Curls Enhance Sprint Speed and Strength Preservation
- Classic Design · 2019The Body as a Dynamic Design Object: Embracing Change and Interconnection
- Innovation & Markets · 2017Platform Most Favored Nations (MFNs) Can Stifle Market Competition
- Commercial Production · 2019Dual-detector GC-MS/FID enhances metabolite quantification in human serum by over 3.7x
- User-Centred Design · 2018Augmented Reality Games Enhance Objective Motor Impairment Assessment
- User-Centred Design · 2020Active design principles in residential environments can increase daily physical activity by 10%
- Innovation & Design · 2020Sensor-based big data analysis enhances wheat quality assessment by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 20203D Printing Enables Multi-Textured Fashion Prototypes
- Sustainability · 2020Consumer segmentation reveals diverse pathways to sustainable food purchasing.
- Human Factors · 2016Neighbourhood aesthetics and bedroom media influence child health outcomes
- User-Centred Design · 2020mHealth interventions can overcome barriers to hygiene practices in low-resource settings.
- Sustainability · 2017Collective Action Drives Sustainable Organic Agriculture
- User-Centred Design · 2020Biophobia in Urban Design: Designing Restorative Spaces for All
- User-Centred Design · 2018Quantifying User Wellbeing: A Framework for Demonstrating Design Value in the Built Environment
- Final Production · 2018Advanced Casting Techniques Enhance Defect-Free Component Production
- Classic Design · 2016Symmetry as a Universal Design Preference: Evidence from Orangutans and Diverse Human Cultures
- Innovation & Design · 2020Prioritize 'Keystone' Plant Genera for Biodiversity-Rich Ecosystem Restoration
- Classic Design · 2016Urban space design can evoke specific emotional responses through quantifiable visual and spatial characteristics.
- Human Factors · 2016Anthropometric and physiological factors are critical for sensorized garment design.
- Innovation & Design · 2018Smart Musical Instruments Enhance Player-Audience Interaction Through Embedded Intelligence
- User-Centred Design · 2015A 24-Dimension Rubric Enhances Instructional App Evaluation
- Innovation & Design · 2019Wind Energy Innovation Drives Down Costs and Increases Global Adoption
- Innovation & Design · 2018Designing for Transparency: Making 'Black Box' Technologies Understandable
- Human Factors · 2016Natural soundscapes enhance recovery by inducing 'soft fascination' and reducing perceived stress.
- Innovation & Design · 2020IoT-Enabled Aptamer Biosensor for Rapid Infectious Disease Surveillance
- Innovation & Design · 2015Traditional Printing Techniques Enable Cost-Effective Flexible Sensor Fabrication
- Innovation & Design · 2020Material Innovation is a Social and Ideological Act
- Innovation & Design · 2017Wearable Tech Empowers Early Diabetes Detection and Self-Management
- Innovation & Design · 2020Stakeholder Collaboration Drives Supply Chain Innovation Strategy
- Innovation & Design · 2016Government Accreditation of Inclusive Business Models Boosts Market Adoption
- User-Centred Design · 2015Bridging the Gap: Semantic Web Technologies for Resource-Constrained IoT Devices
- Resource Management · 2020Flow Chemistry Enhances Yield and Safety in Chemical Synthesis
- Innovation & Design · 2020Emerging Technologies Enhance Cement Industry Outbound Supply Chain Visibility
- User-Centred Design · 2019Prioritize Human Needs in IoT System Design for Enhanced User Experience
- User-Centred Design · 2018Automated mobile app testing requires continuous evolution for user satisfaction.
- Final Production · 2023Carbon Nanotubes Enhance Stiffness in Randomly Aligned Polyurethane Nanofibers by 55%
- Innovation & Design · 2018Wearable Health Devices: Enabling Proactive Healthcare Through Continuous Monitoring
- Innovation & Design · 2026Flexible Polypyrrole Electrodes Achieve 30,000 Cycle Stability for Wearable Supercapacitors
- Final Production · 2017Optimized Spinning Techniques Enhance Denim Tensile Strength by 15%
- Innovation & Design · 2022Microwave-induced plasma from halved grapes demonstrates unexpected material interactions.
- Innovation & Design · 2023Incorporating 2D Nanomaterials Enhances Polymer Properties by Over 100%
- Innovation & Design · 2021Hierarchical Fiber Structuring Enhances Textile Performance by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2025Flexible Fiber Transistors Enable Next-Generation Textile-Based Electronics
- Innovation & Design · 2025Smart Clothing and AR Fusion Boosts Cultural Tourism Engagement by 20%
- Innovation & Design · 2025Protein-Assisted Plating Enables Flexible, Durable Planar Heaters for Wearable Tech