All design research studies — page 341
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 · 2014Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) Can Foster Political Discourse, But Design Neglect Hinders Their Potential
- Classic Design · 2012Animation as Performance: Reimagining Character Embodiment
- User-Centred Design · 2015Children's Intercultural Perceptions Shaped by Schooling, Friendship, and Language
- Sustainability · 2012Interoperable Systems Enhance Long-Term Business Sustainability
- User-Centred Design · 2013Breakdown Management in Assistive Technologies for Aging in Place
- Human Factors · 2013Psychiatric patients' alcohol use is linked to gender, urban living, diagnosis, and parental influence.
- Classic Design · 2015Linguistic structures reveal enduring design principles in language evolution
- Modelling · 2014Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) Simulation Enhances Kinematic System Design
- User-Centred Design · 2011Inclusive Design for Home Medical Devices Reduces User Error and Enhances Accessibility
- Modelling · 2010Longitudinal Functional Regression for Multi-Visit Data
- User-Centred Design · 2012Patient Preferences for Hospital Room Decor Significantly Impact Perceived Healing Environment
- Innovation & Markets · 2011Negative Advertising Attributes Reduce Purchase Intent by 30% Across Asian Markets
- User-Centred Design · 2011Custom-fit crocheted garments enhance user satisfaction through personalized aesthetics and comfort.
- Innovation & Design · 2010Interdisciplinary Collaboration is Key for Successful Rural East African Facility Design
- Innovation & Design · 2014Cryopreservation and Autotransplantation of Whole Ovaries Restores Fertility in Sheep
- Classic Design · 2013Biochemical composition of Rhodiola imbricata root informs traditional material selection
- Classic Design · 2015Baseball statuary: Art or appropriation?
- Classic Design · 2013Early Modern Memory Practices: A Multimedia and Political Affair
- Classic Design · 2014Early Animation as a Foundation for Modern Digital Design
- Classic Design · 2015The Suntan as a Shifting Signifier of Whiteness in Early American Modernism
- User-Centred Design · 2011Educator Perceptions Shape Evidence-Based Design Integration in Early Design Education
- Final Production · 2012Hybrid Additive Manufacturing and Metal Plating for Complex Hollow Geometries
- Classic Design · 2013New Urbanism Revitalization Boosts Public School Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2023Dual-Responsive Smart Fabrics Achieve 99.95% Shape Fixity with Local Programmability
- Final Production · 2023Carbon Fiber Dominance: Unidirectional Weaves Significantly Enhance Composite Strength
- Innovation & Design · 2023Distinguishing 'Cutting-Edge' from 'Bleeding-Edge' Technology
- Innovation & Design · 2023Graphene Composites Offer Superior Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Solutions
- Innovation & Design · 2023PVDF: A Lightweight Polymer Solution for Advanced Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
- Innovation & Design · 2023Clothing-integrated sensors require material softness and flexibility for user acceptance.
- Sustainability · 2023Biocomposite Sliding Wear Performance Enhanced by Filler Integration
- Innovation & Design · 2023Virtual Work Principle Accelerates Metamaterial Design by 50%
- Innovation & Design · 20233D Integrated Circuits on a Thread Enable Truly Flexible Wearables
- Innovation & Design · 2023Micro/Nanostructured Polymer Surfaces Achieve Superhydrophobicity Through Hierarchical Structures
- Innovation & Design · 2023Firm Size Dictates 3D Printing Innovation Outcomes
- Innovation & Design · 2023Eight Levers Accelerate Circular Design Adoption in Industry
- Commercial Production · 2023Edge AI for Injection Molds Slashes Maintenance Costs by 63%
- Resource Management · 2023Dynamic Electricity Pricing Optimizes Smart Grid Resource Allocation by 25%
- User-Centred Design · 2023Dynamic Risk Assessment is Crucial for Secure Medical IoT User Experiences
- User-Centred Design · 2023Optimizing Autonomous Vehicle Motion for Enhanced Passenger Comfort
- User-Centred Design · 2023Kano Model and Perceptual Engineering Enhance Smart Home Terminal Design for Elderly Users
- User-Centred Design · 2023Continuous Wearable Monitoring Enhances Cardiovascular Disease Management
- Modelling · 2007Decimeter-Level Forest Plot Mapping Achieved Through Integrated Photogrammetry and Field Triangulation
- Human Factors · 2009Tendon's hierarchical structure dictates its tensile strength and functional performance.
- Classic Design · 2001Bronze Age weapon design reveals regional hierarchies and ritualistic deposition
- Classic Design · 2008Central curvilinear features enhance living room spatial perception and user satisfaction.
- Classic Design · 2007The Enduring Influence of Historical Design Paradigms on Contemporary Research Ethics
- Modelling · 2008Integrated Generative Systems Accelerate Design Space Exploration
- Classic Design · 2005Distinctiveness and Pleasantness Drive Greenway Trail Appeal
- User-Centred Design · 2010Embodied Cognition: Design Must Account for the Whole User and Environment
- Innovation & Design · 2007Designing Cities to Attract and Retain Top Talent
- Human Factors · 2010Auditory Saliency Model Predicts Environmental Sound Attention
- Classic Design · 2003The Unintended Consequences of Digital Accessibility: How the Internet's Openness Impacts User Exposure to Unwanted Content
- Classic Design · 2010Deco-era fashion challenged traditional gender roles and aesthetic norms.
- Innovation & Markets · 2006Music as a Brand Identity Anchor: The Kool Cigarettes Case Study
- User-Centred Design · 2007Agile Integration of User Interface Design Accelerates Software Development Cycles
- User-Centred Design · 2008Kansei Engineering Enhances Emotional Connection in European Shoe Design
- Classic Design · 2010Spatial design principles for optimal childbirth environments
- Sustainability · 2007Conservation Development Strategies Reduce Biodiversity Loss by Integrating Land Use and Ecological Protection
- Innovation & Design · 2018Biomimicry as a Catalyst for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Engineering and Design
- Innovation & Design · 2019Interactive clothing can enhance social-emotional well-being, particularly for children with autism.
- Innovation & Design · 2017Embodied Interaction in Smart Textile Design Enhances User Experience
- Innovation & Design · 2018Integrated Energy Storage Systems Enhance Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Utilization
- Resource Management · 2017Bio-based fire retardant enhances cotton safety without harmful chemicals
- Innovation & Design · 2018Microencapsulation Enhances Fibrous Product Functionality
- Innovation & Design · 2020Nanotechnology offers novel solutions for global sustainability challenges
- Innovation & Design · 2020Integrating Material Properties into Early Design Stages Boosts Lightweight Component Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2020Carbon-Based Smart Materials Enable Advanced Functionality Across Diverse Applications
- Innovation & Design · 2020Digital Platforms Drive Circular Fashion Adoption
- User-Centred Design · 2019Tangible Interfaces Enhance Emotional Communication with Digital Companions for Stress Management
- Innovation & Design · 2020Metamaterials Enhance Human-Machine Interaction Accuracy
- Resource Management · 2019Electrification of Transportation and Agriculture Significantly Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- User-Centred Design · 2016Design for Longevity: Understanding Informal Repair Practices Extends Product Lifecycles
- Innovation & Design · 2018Flexible and Stretchable Electronics: A Paradigm Shift in Product Design
- User-Centred Design · 2020Eye-tracking reveals distinct user engagement patterns for marketer vs. user-generated content in social commerce
- User-Centred Design · 2020IoT Affordances Enhance Customer Buying Journey Beyond E-commerce
- Innovation & Design · 2020Frugal Point-of-Care Diagnostics Accelerate Epidemic Response
- User-Centred Design · 2019Indoor environmental quality monitoring system enhances occupant health and well-being.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Public Policy Can Drive Telecom Innovation and Economic Growth
- Resource Management · 2024Renewable Photopolymer Resins Enable Circular Additive Manufacturing
- Resource Management · 2023Microbial communities in saline soils can mitigate salinization for sustainable ecosystems
- Resource Management · 2026Optimized Energy Scheduling for Remote Grids Adapts to Transitional Weather
- Sustainability · 2010Integrated Management Systems Enhance Protected Area Effectiveness and Socio-Economic Development
- User-Centred Design · 2014Physical activity apps often neglect safety and special needs, impacting obesity treatment efficacy.
- Modelling · 2026Shared Expert Pools Dramatically Reduce Model Parameter Count in Mixture-of-Experts Architectures
- Modelling · 2026Verifier-Enhanced Framework Generates Novel and Valid Mathematical Reasoning Problems
- User-Centred Design · 2026Novel Relighting Framework Enhances Visual Realism and Temporal Consistency in Videos
- Resource Management · 2026LiVeAction: Neural Compression for Resource-Constrained Sensing
- Sustainability · 2026Harnessing Chemical Instability for Sustainable Mechanical Work
- Resource Management · 2026Polymer Additives Can Boost Heat Transfer Efficiency by Over 1000% in Fluid Cooling Systems
- Modelling · 2018High-resolution terrain data enhances flood inundation modelling accuracy by up to 90%
- Innovation & Design · 2023Biomimicry Enhances Wearable Touch Sensor Performance
- Resource Management · 2023Potato Waste Valorization: Transforming By-products into High-Value Products
- Resource Management · 2025Sulfated Polysaccharides Enable Sustainable Biomedical Material Innovation
- Human Factors · 2025VR Interface Design: Minimizing Mental Workload for Enhanced Spatial Cognition in Manufacturing Collaboration
- Human Factors · 2021Skin-compatible wearable PPG sensors enhance continuous physiological monitoring accuracy
- Resource Management · 2026Telemedicine Post-Oral Surgery: Equivalent Outcomes, Enhanced Satisfaction, and Resource Optimization
- Modelling · 2023VR enhances early-stage engineering design visualization and interaction
- Resource Management · 2023Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels Enhance Targeted Drug Delivery Efficiency
- Modelling · 2023Mesh quality metrics significantly impact simulation accuracy and computational efficiency.
- Sustainability · 2025Chemical Residues Significantly Impede Polyester Textile Recycling Efficiency