All design research studies — page 343
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.
- Sustainability · 2022Biodegradable Polymers Offer Tunable Conductivity for Advanced Biomedical Applications
- Sustainability · 2024Textile waste diversion targets necessitate advanced sorting and digitization for circularity
- Sustainability · 2023Fashion's Circularity Potential: A Review of Sustainable Business Models and Practices
- Sustainability · 2023Shifting Fashion Consumption from 'Buy-and-Throw-Away' to 'Buy-Less-and-Needed' is Crucial for Circularity
- Sustainability · 2022Millennial Purchase Intent for Sustainable Apparel Driven by Motivation, Opportunity, and Ability
- Sustainability · 2022Closed-Loop Polyester and Cotton Recycling Achieves 95% Material Recovery
- Sustainability · 2021Biocomposites offer a 20% reduction in embodied energy compared to traditional composites
- Modelling · 2025Digital Twin Simulation Accurately Predicts Marine Diesel Engine Failures
- Modelling · 2025Low-Cost IoT Torque Sensor Achieves Sub-2.5 N·m Precision
- Resource Management · 2021Cogged V-Belts Offer Up to 6% Energy Efficiency Gains Over Smooth Belts
- Resource Management · 2023SuperTruck II: A 5-Year Initiative Demonstrating 15% Freight Efficiency Gains Through Integrated Vehicle and Powertrain Innovation
- Modelling · 2022Motorcycle Vibration Simulation Stand Enhances Rider Safety and Comfort
- Innovation & Design · 2023Novel calibration algorithm enhances optical assistance system accuracy for large workpieces
- Human Factors · 2023Ergonomic workstation redesign reduces WMSD risk by 80% in automotive cylinder head lapping
- Commercial Production · 2025Collaborative Robotics Boost Surface Finishing Efficiency by 50%
- Sustainability · 2022Lean and Green Practices Enhance Triple Bottom Line Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2021Objective structural complexity predicts assembly defects with higher accuracy
- User-Centred Design · 2022Classroom furniture that reclines, cushions, and offers ample workspace enhances student comfort and learning.
- Human Factors · 2024Suboptimal workshop design leads to chronic health issues for traditional craftspeople
- Modelling · 20253D Digital Twins Enhance Product Lifecycle Management by 30%
- User-Centred Design · 2010Smart textile jacket enhances neonatal vital sign monitoring comfort and functionality
- Innovation & Design · 2009Authenticity in Design is a Fluid Construct Shaped by Cultural Exchange
- Innovation & Design · 2010E-textile sensors offer unobtrusive biomechanical data collection for rehabilitation and performance analysis.
- Innovation & Design · 2009Integrated Textile Sensors Enhance Athletic Performance Monitoring in Aquatic Sports
- Final Production · 2009Nanoscale dispersion of silicate platelets significantly enhances polymer fire resistance through char formation.
- Innovation & Design · 2009Sustainable Fashion Strategies Drive Positive Social and Environmental Impact
- Innovation & Design · 2009Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) offers a corrosion-free alternative to steel reinforcement in civil engineering.
- Innovation & Design · 2010Market-driven adoption accelerates innovation accumulation.
- User-Centred Design · 2010Personalized Knowledge Networks Enhance User Control Over Digital Identity
- Human Factors · 2006Roadside infrastructure design significantly impacts driver behavior and accident outcomes.
- Modelling · 2009Robotic orthotic design can reduce rehabilitation time and cost
- Human Factors · 2007Driver Vigilance Monitoring Systems Can Reduce Reaction Times by Up to 30%
- Human Factors · 2007Computer-Based Training Enhances Strategic Driving Skills Beyond Basic Control
- Human Factors · 2007Fatigue in Truck Drivers is a Significant Safety Risk
- Human Factors · 2010Driving performance degrades by 20% when interrupted by secondary spoken tasks.
- Human Factors · 2010Flying over populated areas increases pilot workload and stress by 20%
- Modelling · 2001Micro-dilution tunnel system reduces heavy-duty vehicle emission measurement costs by an order of magnitude
- Modelling · 2003Early Validation of Safety-Critical Systems via Simulation Reduces Hazardous Event Risk
- Modelling · 2004Orthogonal Cutting Model Enhances Wax Removal Force Prediction in Pipeline Pigging
- Modelling · 2005SCADA Systems Enhance Irrigation Efficiency Through Real-Time Data Modelling
- Modelling · 2006Dynamic Modelling of Two-Wheeled Robots Enhances Control Precision
- Modelling · 2009Robotic Catheter Navigation Achieves 90% Landmark Accuracy in Beating Hearts
- Modelling · 2009Formal modelling enhances embedded control system design by 30% in development efficiency
- Modelling · 2010Optimizing Diesel Engine Efficiency: A System-Based Modelling Approach
- User-Centred Design · 2005Worker Involvement in Ergonomic Design Boosts Productivity and Reduces Injury
- User-Centred Design · 2004Wearable memory aids enhance recall by providing context-aware information.
- Modelling · 2012Plastic Optical Fibers Enable Cost-Effective Metrology Systems
- Resource Management · 2011Isobaric ERDs Offer 15% Higher Energy Efficiency in SWRO Desalination
- User-Centred Design · 2015Smart Home Healthcare Tech Must Prioritize User Context and Experience
- Resource Management · 2013Full-Cost Analysis Reveals Wind, CSP, PV, and Nuclear as Optimal Future Electricity Generation Technologies in South Africa
- Sustainability · 2013Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Food Supply Chain Design
- User-Centred Design · 2015Workplace energy-saving measures fail due to poor usability and misalignment with user behaviour.
- User-Centred Design · 2015Ubiquitous Learning Platforms Leverage Sensory Data for Personalized Educational Experiences
- User-Centred Design · 2014Context-Aware Systems Enhance Pervasive Healthcare for the Elderly
- User-Centred Design · 2011User-Defined Parameters Enhance Autonomous System Adaptability
- User-Centred Design · 2014Transforming everyday surfaces into interactive data exploration hubs using multi-device collaboration
- User-Centred Design · 2014Unsupervised spatial data mining enhances activity recognition in smart homes
- Resource Management · 2012Human-Powered Treadmill Generator Achieves 37.9% Peak Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2014SMS Format: A Foundational Innovation in Mobile Communication
- User-Centred Design · 2015User involvement in AR development unlocks consumer adoption potential
- Innovation & Design · 20153D Printing as a Catalyst for Economic Development in Emerging Markets
- Innovation & Design · 2019Developable Kirigami Structures Enable Conformal, Multi-Axis Motion Sensing
- Resource Management · 2017Sponge City Initiatives Face Significant Regulatory and Financial Hurdles in China
- Innovation & Design · 2020Dual-band flexible antennas enable robust communication for critical wearable applications
- Innovation & Design · 2020Directional Moisture Transport in Heated Textiles Enhances Evaporation Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2019Co-created smart footwear priorities for independent ageing
- Resource Management · 2020Nano-structured fibers enhance metal-air battery performance for sustainable energy storage
- Innovation & Design · 2019Modular Actuation System Reduces Exosuit Power Needs by 46%
- Innovation & Design · 2020Scalable Coating Method Enhances E-Textile Sensor Durability and Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2018Ambient Assisted Living Systems Enhance Independent Elderly Living Through Modular Design
- Final Production · 2020Chemical Precursors Significantly Lower Ceramic Sintering Temperatures
- Innovation & Design · 2016Soft wearables unlock richer human-technology interaction through embodied and situated design
- Innovation & Design · 2017DIY Electronics Foster Deeper User Engagement Through Transparency and Open-Endedness
- User-Centred Design · 2018Wearable sensors enhance remote physiotherapy by enabling real-time patient monitoring and feedback.
- User-Centred Design · 2020Integrating Consumer Tech in Healthcare Demands Robust Human Factors Consideration
- Innovation & Design · 2020NB-IoT to 5G NR: A Scalable Connectivity Roadmap for Evolving IoT Demands
- Innovation & Design · 2018Nanotechnology's Societal Impact Driven by Strategic Deployment
- User-Centred Design · 2017IoT solutions can significantly enhance the quality of life for the elderly and disabled.
- User-Centred Design · 2019Robotic crash carts can empower nurses to improve patient safety by disrupting hierarchical communication.
- User-Centred Design · 2018ICMetric Security: Enhancing Wearable Device Trust Through Sensor-Based Identification
- User-Centred Design · 2019User Willingness to Share Personal Health Data for Research Hinges on Trust and Demographics
- User-Centred Design · 2018Pooled mobility services can enhance user choice and reduce environmental impact.
- User-Centred Design · 2020Privacy Concerns Significantly Impact Public Trust in Pandemic Management Technologies
- Innovation & Design · 2023Graphene integration in polymer nanofibers enhances material properties for advanced applications
- Innovation & Design · 2023Capacitive Pressure Sensors Outperform Resistive for Prolonged Wear in Sports and Health Applications
- Innovation & Design · 2023Phase Change Nanofiber Membranes Offer Enhanced Thermal Regulation for Textiles
- Innovation & Markets · 2023NIO's Business Model: Navigating EV Market Disruption Through Premium Differentiation and Vertical Integration
- User-Centred Design · 2023Employee surveillance tech erodes trust and autonomy, impacting well-being.
- Innovation & Design · 2023Triboelectric Nanogenerators Offer Novel Pathways for Wind Energy Harvesting
- Resource Management · 2023Recycled Carbon Fiber Composites: A Sustainable Pathway for Complex Geometries
- User-Centred Design · 2023Stakeholder alignment is crucial for successful face recognition technology adoption.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Visualizing Microgestures: Static vs. Dynamic Representations for Enhanced Recognition
- User-Centred Design · 2023Wearable Device Data Accuracy is Compromised by Skin Tone and Motion Artifacts
- Innovation & Design · 2023Wearable Chemosensors Enable Real-time Molecular-Level Health Monitoring
- User-Centred Design · 2023Automated Bus Services Appeal to 70% of Early Adopters
- Innovation & Design · 2023Natural fibre composites offer durable structural solutions but require careful impact resistance design.
- Resource Management · 2023Reliability Engineering Boosts Renewable Energy System Longevity by 20%
- User-Centred Design · 2023Educator Readiness for IoT Integration in Learning is Low, Hindering Practice-Theory Bridge
- User-Centred Design · 2023Awareness of 4IR Technologies in Construction Health & Safety Lags Among Nigerian Professionals
- Modelling · 2024AI-driven diffusion models can design novel molecular linkers for drug discovery