All design research studies — page 387
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.
- User-Centred Design · 2021Cloud-based IoT platforms can enhance user engagement with environmental data through accessible visualizations.
- Sustainability · 2021Eco-design in Buildings is Stalled by Knowledge and Tool Gaps
- Sustainability · 2021Open Source Hardware and Software: A Pathway to Sustainable Digital Product Lifecycles
- Sustainability · 2021Integrating Circular Economy Principles into Smart City Initiatives
- User-Centred Design · 2021Inclusive urban design prioritizes accessibility and social connection for an aging population.
- Sustainability · 2021Extending Product Lifespans Through Repair and Reuse
- Sustainability · 2021PLM Systems Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption in Manufacturing
- User-Centred Design · 2021Repair as a User-Centric Design Opportunity
- Sustainability · 2023A Framework for Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Renewable Energy Indicators
- Sustainability · 2023Proactive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Drives Production Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2021Construction waste can be a resource for new builds, not just landfill.
- Sustainability · 2023Circular Economy adoption can boost GDP by 1.5% annually in emerging economies.
- Sustainability · 2023Graph Model for Conflict Resolution (GMCR) Optimizes E-Waste Management
- Sustainability · 2023Eco-innovation and Circular Economy Elements in Transnational Projects Drive Environmental Quality
- Sustainability · 2022Biodegradable Nanocomposites Enhance Electronic Substrate Performance
- Sustainability · 2021Agri-food waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for advanced applications.
- Sustainability · 2021Enhancing Recycled Plastic Quality Through Design and Sorting
- Sustainability · 2022Designing for Circularity: Shifting from Consumer Responsibility to Producer Accountability for Plastic Waste
- Sustainability · 2022Standardized Sustainability Metrics for Furniture Design Drive Market Appeal
- Sustainability · 2022Hybrid Upcycling of Polystyrene Enables Circular Economy Integration
- Sustainability · 2022Design Education as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainability · 2022Transient Batteries Enable Truly Disposable Electronics
- Modelling · 2025Advanced Nanofabrication Techniques Enable Complex 3D Nanophotonic Structures
- Sustainability · 2024Battery Recycling Capacity Must Scale 50x to Meet EV Demand
- Resource Management · 2023Bio-based natural materials enhance tissue regeneration scaffold performance
- Sustainability · 2023End-of-Life Status Significantly Impacts Circularity Potential in Product Design
- Sustainability · 2024Digital Twins Enhance Circular Economy Strategies by Enabling Data-Driven Product Lifecycle Transparency
- Sustainability · 2024Closing the Loop: Strategies for Sustainable Crystalline Solar Cell Recycling
- Sustainability · 2023Integrating Ecodesign and Circular Economy Strategies Enhances Built Environment Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2024Mechatronic Integration in Industry 4.0 Boosts Manufacturing Efficiency and Reduces Environmental Impact
- Sustainability · 2023Lack of Viable Business Models and Demand are Top Barriers to Textile Recycling in India
- Sustainability · 2023Consumer repair barriers hinder product lifecycle extension
- Innovation & Design · 2023Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure: A Lifecycle Approach to Innovation
- Resource Management · 2023Renewable energy integration can reduce carbon footprint by over 50% in industrial systems.
- Resource Management · 2024Digital Product Passports Enhance Supply Chain Transparency and Resource Management by 30%
- Resource Management · 2023Integrating Green Supply Chain Practices Boosts Hospital Operational Performance
- Sustainability · 2024Digital Tools Accelerate Circular Economy Adoption in Construction by 30%
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Sustainable products find crowdfunding success in niche markets, not mass markets.
- Sustainability · 2025Gen Z's Purchase Intent for Tech Products Driven by Brand Trust and Sustainability Image
- Resource Management · 2025Grid-connected PV with Battery Storage Slashes Energy Costs by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Integrating Sensors into Machine Elements Enhances Product Lifecycles and Enables Digitalization
- Sustainability · 2023Quantify Product Circularity Early in Design with a Diagnostic Tool
- Sustainability · 2023Nanoparticle Integration Accelerates Plastic Biodegradation by 30%
- Sustainability · 2024Industrial Decarbonization Lags Due to Socio-Technical Barriers, Not Just Technology
- Sustainability · 2024Smart City Energy Planning: Policy Gaps Undermine Technological Promises
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI-powered Big Data Analytics Enhances Innovation Through Strategic Agility, Especially in Turbulent Markets
- Sustainability · 2024Digital Twins Can Reduce Construction Carbon Emissions by Integrating Life Cycle Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2025Biodegradable Polymers in 3D Printing Enable Sustainable Manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2023Waste-Derived Graphene Nanocomposites Offer High Energy Value and Reusability
- Resource Management · 20243D-Printed Polymeric Molds Reduce Material Waste and Lead Times
- Resource Management · 2025Eco-friendly ceramic nanocomposites enhance device sustainability
- Sustainability · 2024Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Sustainable Material for Advanced Applications
- Sustainability · 2022ICT-Powered Decision Tools Accelerate Circular Economy in Construction
- Sustainability · 2020AI accelerates circular product design by optimizing material selection and reducing waste
- Resource Management · 2019Lean practices and sustainable innovation drive SME sustainability performance
- Innovation & Design · 2022IoRT: Integrating Robotics and IoT for Enhanced Collaboration and Autonomy
- Innovation & Design · 2024NFTs Enable Circular Economy for E-Car Batteries
- Innovation & Design · 2021Digital Transformation Catalyzes Business Model Innovation Across Industries
- Sustainability · 2022Circular Economy adoption in SMEs is driven by design, not recovery
- User-Centred Design · 2023Consumer perception of product lifespan is a critical driver of actual product longevity.
- Resource Management · 2024Advanced Composite Materials Enhance Wind Turbine Blade Lifespan by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Institutional Confluence Drives Sustainable Servitization and Circularity
- Innovation & Design · 2018Proactive Obsolescence Management Extends Product Lifecycles and Enhances Circular Economy Viability
- Sustainability · 2023Circular Economy Principles Drive Effective E-Waste Management
- Sustainability · 2023Decarbonizing Building Materials: A Three-Pillar Strategy for Net-Zero Construction
- Sustainability · 2022Planned Obsolescence: A Corporate Strategy Undermining Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2021Consumer awareness of fast fashion sustainability outpaces purchasing behaviour
- Sustainability · 2021Decarbonizing the Food System: A Sociotechnical Approach to Reduce Environmental Impact
- User-Centred Design · 2021Sustainability Affordances Drive Adoption and Sustainable Product Use
- Sustainability · 2022Compact Disc Waste Transformed into High-Performance Flexible Biosensors
- Sustainability · 2023Sustainable Flexible Electronics for IoT: A Paradigm Shift for Design
- Sustainability · 2024Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers Offer a Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Engineering Materials
- Resource Management · 2025Additive Manufacturing Enables Sustainable Electrochemical Sensor Production with Reduced Waste
- Sustainability · 2023Reinforced Bioplastics Offer Enhanced Mechanical Properties for Broader Industrial Adoption
- Sustainability · 2025Electro-spun nanofibers enable self-powered wearable electronics with enhanced durability
- Sustainability · 2025Triboelectric Nanogenerators Enable Energy-Autonomous Wearable Sports Technology
- Sustainability · 2024Nature's Textures Slash Wear and Boost Efficiency in Mechanical Systems
- Sustainability · 2021Biopolymers Offer Circular Economy Solutions for Difficult-to-Recycle Products
- Sustainability · 2025Lithium-ion battery recycling efficiency impacts resource availability by up to 90%
- Resource Management · 2010Optimizing Pricing and Structure in Closed-Loop Supply Chains for Remanufactured Goods
- Resource Management · 2010Targeted fertilizer subsidies can boost agricultural labor productivity by improving land and fertilizer ratios.
- Resource Management · 2010E-waste Variability Impacts Refurbishing Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2010Reverse logistics significantly impacts optimal manufacturing, remanufacturing, and storage capacities.
- User-Centred Design · 2007Residential Training Programs Improve Employment Outcomes for Disabled Adults by 40% Upon Completion
- Sustainability · 2007Integrating Sustainability into Product Design: A Process Framework
- Innovation & Design · 2007Evolving the 'Component' Concept Beyond Hardware and Software
- User-Centred Design · 2008Culturally-Sensitive Design Framework for Remote Indigenous Housing
- Resource Management · 2007Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Requires a Multi-Year Strategic Development Plan
- Innovation & Design · 2008Existing infrastructure creates 'carbon lock-in', hindering low-carbon technology adoption.
- Sustainability · 2009Timber construction significantly reduces building life cycle environmental impact
- User-Centred Design · 2009Integrated Ground Segment Design Enhances Spacecraft Mission Operations
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Retail Competitive Strategies Impact Job Quality and Worker Outcomes
- Sustainability · 2010Context-Specific Sanitation Solutions Drive Sustainable Urban Development
- Innovation & Design · 2009Standardized Service System Definitions Enhance Design Clarity and Innovation
- Sustainability · 2009Municipal Tap Water Systems Offer Significant Environmental Advantages Over Bottled Water
- Sustainability · 2009Lean Manufacturing Principles Accelerate Environmental Impact Reduction
- Sustainability · 2010Policy Frameworks Accelerate Green Building Adoption in Higher Education
- Sustainability · 2009Reduced CO2 Footprint Enhances Supplier Negotiating Power
- Sustainability · 2010Multi-pronged approach to reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions is essential
- Resource Management · 2011Shredder residue from end-of-life vehicles represents a significant untapped resource for material recovery.