All design research studies — page 338
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.
- 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
- User-Centred Design · 2025Dual-Use Technology Design: Navigating Ethical Minefields in Military HCI
- Innovation & Design · 2020Integrated solar charging in mountaineering apparel enhances user autonomy.
- User-Centred Design · 2021Smart Home Design Demands Integrated Architectural and Technological Thinking for Enhanced User Experience
- User-Centred Design · 2024Metaverse advertising demands immersive, VR/AR-integrated user experiences.
- User-Centred Design · 2016Time-of-Use Electricity Pricing Reduces Peak Demand by 8.7%, but Habitual Changes are Key for Sustained Impact
- User-Centred Design · 2025Positive hospital image and perceived value significantly boost wearable tech adoption.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Logistics and SCM Innovation: Driving Value Beyond the End Product
- Innovation & Design · 2023Information Transparency Halves Bullwhip Effect in Food Supply Chains
- Resource Management · 2025AI Data Centers Demand Novel Power Grid Integration Strategies
- Human Factors · 2022Train Driver Fatigue and Distraction Significantly Increase Accident Risk
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI implementation in customer lifecycle management requires robust outcome evaluation.
- Human Factors · 2022Systems Thinking Models Enhance Safety and Sustainability by Uncovering Complex Causality
- Sustainability · 2025Nanocellulose composites offer a 30% reduction in environmental impact compared to traditional plastics.
- Innovation & Design · 2021Framing Biodesign Materials: Origin, Fabrication, and Outcome Drive Public Adoption
- Classic Design · 2013Preserving Eastern National Parks: Re-evaluating Water Rights for Enduring Function
- Classic Design · 2012Games Evolve Beyond Merchandise: Reclassifying Digital Entertainment for Design Rights
- Classic Design · 2010Multilingual theatrical texts require translators to convey socio-political context, not just literal meaning.
- Innovation & Design · 2013Contextual Power Dynamics Shape Institutional Reform Success
- Innovation & Design · 2015Networked Innovations Drive Sharing Economy Service Evolution
- Classic Design · 2013Theatrical Production Principles Enhance Cloud DevOps Quality Control
- User-Centred Design · 2014Cultural Commemoration Shapes Refugee Integration and Identity
- Innovation & Design · 2014TRIZ Principles Accelerate Inventive Problem Solving by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2013Balancing Security and Privacy in Identity Management Systems
- Human Factors · 2013Urban design metrics correlate with improved public health outcomes
- Innovation & Markets · 2012Marginal Revenue Maximization is Approximately Optimal in Complex Auction Designs
- Classic Design · 2011Interconnected Domain Models Enhance Decision-Making Software
- Classic Design · 2013American Family Entertainment Shapes the 'Only Child Generation' in Urban China
- Classic Design · 2012Applying Classic Aesthetic Principles Enhances Website Usability and Visual Appeal
- Innovation & Design · 2015Biomimicry Drives Radical Innovation in Sustainable Design
- Innovation & Design · 2011Transforming Conflict Sites: Balancing Historical Narrative and Commercial Viability
- Resource Management · 2013Engineered Forests: A Historical Approach to Large-Scale Ecological Design
- Classic Design · 2010Golden Ratio and Emblematic Winery Logos Correlate with Higher Wine Prices
- Resource Management · 2015Integrated framework optimizes energy retrofit decisions for existing buildings
- Classic Design · 2013Fashion Figure Templates: From Idealized Proportions to Realistic Representation
- User-Centred Design · 2015Park design can unintentionally exclude ethnic minorities due to embedded cultural values.
- User-Centred Design · 2011Early Childhood Artful Behavior Suggests Innate Creative Drive
- Classic Design · 2012Harmonic context significantly alters pitch perception accuracy
- Classic Design · 2014Colorblindness in Media: A Historical Analysis of Ideological Design in Film
- Innovation & Design · 2015Integrated Multidisciplinary Collaboration Drives Extreme Architectural Innovation
- Classic Design · 2010Pop Icons as Modern Deities: The Blurring of Sacred and Profane in Artistic Personas
- Classic Design · 2010Visual integration in musical scores can convey deeper artistic and ideological messages.
- Innovation & Design · 2014Mass Media Accelerates Linguistic Innovation Diffusion
- Classic Design · 2011Music as a Unifying Force in Times of Societal Disruption
- User-Centred Design · 2015Meaning-Making Strategies Enable Adult Learners to Overcome Educational Barriers
- Innovation & Design · 2010Celebrity Persona as a Commodified Asset
- User-Centred Design · 2011Automated Age Suitability Analysis for Textual Content
- Classic Design · 2015Art Nouveau interiors strategically integrated historical styles through decorative elements, room design, and artistic revision.
- Innovation & Design · 2015Social innovation frameworks can optimize interorganizational collaboration in offender mental health services.
- Classic Design · 2013Neighborhood evolution defies simplistic models of urban change.
- Classic Design · 2015Museum exhibits can reinforce nationalistic narratives by prioritizing visual representation over critical historical context.
- Classic Design · 2012Art Deco's enduring appeal: A comparative study of architectural expression in Mexico City and Puebla
- Innovation & Design · 2011Cyber-activism can catalyze tangible civic action and public engagement.
- Classic Design · 2015Meiji and Art Nouveau Design: A Flourishing of Insect Motifs
- Classic Design · 2010Ornamentation as a Driver of Aesthetic Differentiation
- Classic Design · 2010Campus Architecture Reflects Evolving Societal Values