All design research studies — page 388
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.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Framing e-waste solutions in crowdfunding campaigns boosts backer engagement by 25%
- Sustainability · 2024Circular Economy Maturity Matrix Accelerates SME Transition to Sustainable Manufacturing
- Final Production · 2023Vat Photopolymerization Enables Nanocomposite Customization for High-Performance Applications
- Modelling · 2025Digital Twins Enhance Process Optimization by 25% Through Real-Time Virtual-Physical Integration
- Modelling · 2022Digital Twin Simulation Accelerates High-Voltage Circuit Breaker Actuation by 2x
- Modelling · 2017Novel Sense Amplifier Design Boosts Reliability in Hybrid CMOS/MTJ Logic Circuits
- Modelling · 2020Homothetic Scaling Enables Rapid Design of Synchronous Reluctance Motors Across Power Ratings
- Modelling · 2021Script-based 2D FEA with Frozen Permeability Optimizes Synchronous Condenser Electromagnetic Design
- Modelling · 2025LLMs enhance TRIZ for automated engineering innovation
- User-Centred Design · 2022Design Thinking Boosts Problem-Solving and Creativity in Novice University Students
- Resource Management · 2022Upcycled ABS Plastic Transformed into High-Performance, Reprintable Material via FFF
- Resource Management · 2024Cactus Mucilage Bioplastics Offer Enhanced Strength and Biodegradability for Packaging
- Modelling · 2015Additive Manufacturing enables complex aerospace geometries previously impossible with subtractive methods.
- Sustainability · 2022Parametrization: A Strategy to Bridge Data Gaps for Circular Economy Implementation
- Sustainability · 2020Collaborative Robots Enhance WEEE Recycling Efficiency and Economic Viability
- Sustainability · 2018Circular Economy Principles Enhance Product-Service System (PSS) Resource Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2021National WEEE Directive Variations Hamper Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts
- Sustainability · 2019Design for Remanufacture (DfRem) Drives Supply Chain Profitability
- Sustainability · 2023Circular Economy Principles Enhance Perovskite Solar Cell Viability
- Sustainability · 2022The 6Rs Framework: A Designer's Toolkit for Enhanced Product Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2021U.S. Policy Frameworks for Solar Panel Recycling Drive Environmental and Economic Benefits
- Sustainability · 2020Simulation modelling enhances smart remanufacturing efficiency by predicting operational outcomes.
- Sustainability · 2022Plastic waste can be a valuable feedstock for new materials and processes.
- Sustainability · 2021Circular Bioeconomy: Closing the Carbon Cycle for Sustainable Design
- Sustainability · 2022Cellulose Modification Enhances Material Properties for Sustainable Design
- Sustainability · 2021Material Efficiency in Buildings and Vehicles Can Cut Global GHG Emissions by Up to 78 Gt CO2-eq by 2050
- Resource Management · 2021Optimizing Green Supply Chains: Balancing Cost and Carbon Emissions with Diverse Vehicle Fleets
- Resource Management · 2021Pandemic Disruptions Demand Proactive Supply Chain Resilience Strategies
- Resource Management · 2020Environmental Supply Chain Cooperation Drives Circular Economy Adoption in Traditional Furniture SMEs
- Resource Management · 2023Circular Economy Models for Plastics: Balancing Pollution Reduction with Livelihood Safeguarding
- User-Centred Design · 2024User-Centric Design for IoT Repairability Reduces Software Obsolescence
- Resource Management · 2022Reverse Logistics 4.0: Integrating Industry 4.0 for Sustainable Resource Recovery
- User-Centred Design · 2025Autonomous drilling systems can enhance safety and efficiency in hazardous underground environments.
- Sustainability · 2025Modular Design and Collaborative Ecosystems Drive Circularity in Mobile Phones
- Innovation & Design · 2024Electrifying Last-Mile Logistics Boosts Profitability and Operational Efficiency
- User-Centred Design · 2024Product design can actively support consumer transitions to material simplicity
- User-Centred Design · 2016Integrating Digital Augmentation with Physical Products Enhances User Engagement
- User-Centred Design · 2024Biomaterial Microencapsulation Enhances Drug Delivery Precision and Reduces Side Effects
- User-Centred Design · 2020Bridging the Gap: Understanding Consumer Hesitation Towards Sustainable Smartphones
- Sustainability · 2024Circular Design's Paradox: Over-engineering for Sustainability Can Undermine Eco-Goals
- Sustainability · 2023Small Companies Can Lead Sustainable Smart Product Longevity Through Decentralized Design and Manufacturing
- Innovation & Design · 2017Split Incentives and Information Gaps Hinder Data Center Energy Efficiency Investments
- Sustainability · 2023Animal-based diets contribute significantly more to carbon footprints than plant-based alternatives.
- Sustainability · 2020Ecodesign's Scope Expands Beyond Environmentalism to Holistic Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2020Household energy consumption in Iran drives significant CO2 emissions, necessitating a shift to renewables.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Servitisation: A Framework for Navigating Organisational Transformation
- Sustainability · 2023Green Supply Chain Practices Boost Pharmaceutical Export Performance
- Sustainability · 2024Integrating Circular Economy Principles Boosts Business Competitiveness and Resource Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2019Life Cycle Assessment reveals embodied energy and operating energy are key drivers of building sustainability.
- Sustainability · 2021Integrating the Energy-Water Nexus for Circular Economy Transition
- Sustainability · 2024Clothing Technology Can Drive Sustainable Fashion Post-Pandemic
- Sustainability · 2024E-waste as a viable feedstock for additive manufacturing
- Innovation & Design · 2024Leveraging Historical Textile Expertise for Smart Regional Specialisation
- Sustainability · 2025Silk Sericin: A Sustainable Biopolymer for Advanced Material Design
- Sustainability · 2025Biomaterials Offer Sustainable Alternatives for Flexible Electronics
- Sustainability · 20253D Printing Enhances Nanogenerator Efficiency for Sustainable Energy Harvesting
- Sustainability · 2025Biodegradable Smart Textiles Reduce E-Waste by 30% Through Integrated IoT
- Sustainability · 2024Waste-Derived Superhydrophobic Surfaces Offer Sustainable Solutions
- Final Production · 2010Additive Manufacturing of Inconel 718 Achieves Stringent Aerospace Quality Standards
- Modelling · 2010Time-Temperature Integrators Enhance Perishable Inventory Models
- Final Production · 2010Nanofillers Enhance Electrical Insulation by 50% at Low Concentrations
- Modelling · 2010Multiscale RVE modeling predicts nanocomposite stiffness with 90% accuracy
- Modelling · 20103D Finite Element Simulation Optimizes Polymer Extrusion Screw Geometry
- Modelling · 2010Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Systems Enhance Steel Grade Classification Accuracy by 15%
- Modelling · 2010Game Engines Enhance Architectural Information Visualization
- Resource Management · 2010Incorporating Whole Grains and FOS in Cookies Reduces Caloric Content by 11.7% and Increases Fiber by 1338%
- Modelling · 20103D Social Graph Visualizations Enhance User Understanding and Preference Over Text-Based Interfaces
- User-Centred Design · 2010Search Interface Design: A Pattern Language for Enhanced Discovery
- Modelling · 2010Optimized Cap Model Parameters Enhance Powder Compaction Simulation Accuracy
- Modelling · 2008Phoenix Mission's landing site selection balanced scientific value with landing safety through integrated modelling.
- Modelling · 2010Event-Based Simulation Models Enhance Throughput in Automated Sorting Systems
- Modelling · 2010Health Economic Modelling Optimizes Product Development Decisions
- Resource Management · 20253D Printing Architectural Concrete with Local Sandstone Reduces Material Waste
- Resource Management · 2025Electromagnetic Monitoring Enhances Solar Panel Lifecycle Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2025Triboelectric Nanogenerators Harvest Waste Mechanical Energy for Self-Powered Smart Devices
- Resource Management · 2026Optimizing PLA 3D Printing for Enhanced Strength, Surface Finish, and Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2025Circular Economy Integration Enhances Dairy Industry Resource Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2026Vertical Integration Boosts Technological Innovation in Energy Metals Supply Chains
- Resource Management · 2025Bio-based Vitrimers from Agri-food Waste: A Pathway to Circular Economy with a Minimum Selling Price of €435.5/kg
- Resource Management · 2018Mycelium-based composites offer a sustainable alternative to traditional materials by valorizing agricultural waste.
- Sustainability · 2010Integrated neighbourhood upgrading significantly enhances urban quality of life in developing cities.
- Sustainability · 2010Biosecurity in Pig Farming: A Foundation for Sustainable Production Systems
- Sustainability · 2010Urban Carbon Finance Strategies Drive Sustainable Development
- Sustainability · 2010Culturally-informed healthcare access for vulnerable populations
- Resource Management · 2010Integrating Lean Principles Enhances Construction Safety Performance
- Sustainability · 2010Quantifiable Sustainability Metrics for Pile Foundations Enhance Design Decisions
- Resource Management · 2010Optimizing Fruit & Vegetable Transport Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 15%
- Sustainability · 2014Complex assessment tools hinder sustainable waste management in developing nations.
- Sustainability · 2014Biological Systems Offer Sustainable Pathways for Carbon Dioxide Utilization
- Sustainability · 2013Precision Agriculture Boosts Crop Yields While Reducing Environmental Impact
- Sustainability · 2012Vacant urban land can provide ecosystem services, transforming liabilities into assets.
- Sustainability · 2013Integrating Innovation and Resilience for Sustainable Urban Development
- Sustainability · 2014Additive Manufacturing and Responsible Sourcing Drive Circular Economy Integration
- Resource Management · 2014Quantifying Remanufacturing's Environmental Benefits Early in Design
- Sustainability · 2012Regenerative Agriculture and Permaculture Offer Solutions to Global Environmental Challenges
- Resource Management · 2013Optimizing Construction Green Supply Chains for Profit and Environmental Performance
- Sustainability · 2015Organizational Green IT Adoption Driven by Multifaceted Motivations
- Resource Management · 2015Optimizing LPG Cylinder Refilling Through Reverse Logistics Performance Metrics
- Sustainability · 2015Integrating Life Cycle Assessment and Eco-Design Strategies Enhances Product Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2015Optimized Closed-Loop Supply Chains Reduce Costs by 15% Through Strategic Facility Location and Product Flow