All design research studies — page 390
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.
- Resource Management · 2019Optimizing End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Management for Circular Economy Integration
- Resource Management · 2022A Systematic Framework for Designing Effective Reverse Logistics Systems
- Resource Management · 2018Government Legislation is the Primary Driver for Sustainable Supply Chains
- Sustainability · 2024Integrating Circular Economy Principles Slashes Construction Waste by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2021Designer Motivation Drives Novelty, Potentially Hindering Circularity
- Sustainability · 2016Renovation Strategies for Resilient and Energy-Efficient Social Housing
- Sustainability · 2022Designing for Longevity in Smart Products Requires Integrated Strategies
- Sustainability · 2021Circularity Indicator Tool Enhances Ecological Embeddedness in Manufacturing
- Sustainability · 2024Hybrid Framework Optimizes Sustainable Product Strategies
- User-Centred Design · 2023Cultural Values Significantly Shape Green Product Preferences
- Sustainability · 2021Design's Ethical Imperative: Extending Sustainability Beyond Affluence
- Resource Management · 2024Smart Grids Enhance Energy Efficiency by 30% Through Bidirectional Flow
- Sustainability · 2023Clamp-based connections enable steel structures designed for disassembly and reconfiguration.
- Sustainability · 2023Circular Economy Principles in Medical Device Design for Low-Resource Settings: A Gap in Application
- User-Centred Design · 2024Digital Twins Enhance Railway Passenger Comfort and Operational Efficiency
- User-Centred Design · 2024Psychological Ownership Drives Premature Smartphone Obsolescence
- Sustainability · 202378 Indicators for Circularity in Construction
- Innovation & Design · 2024IIoT Integration in Mining Enhances Safety, Productivity, and Sustainability
- User-Centred Design · 2021Eight Design Strategies to Foster Consumer Product Care and Extend Product Lifespans
- User-Centred Design · 2025Design for Repairability: A Framework to Combat Obsolescence and Foster Circularity
- User-Centred Design · 2024Empowering Consumers: The Right to Repair for IoT Devices
- Sustainability · 2024Integrating Ethical and Environmental Considerations into AI Development Accelerates Sustainable Innovation
- Sustainability · 2017Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Enhances Environmental Sustainability Research
- Sustainability · 2023Circular Supply Chains Require Integrated Performance Metrics to Avoid Rebound Effects
- Sustainability · 2023Holistic Definition of Sustainable Food Packaging Enhances Value Chain Optimization
- Sustainability · 2022Circular Business Models Drive Recycling Efficiency Through Strategic Partnerships and Product Design
- Sustainability · 2022Circular economy practices boost brand reputation and financial performance
- Sustainability · 2019Categorizing Sustainable Fashion Design Tools Enhances Designer Adoption
- Sustainability · 2023Deep Eutectic Solvents Enable Sustainable Synthesis of Bioinspired Hybrid Materials
- Sustainability · 2024Biopolymers Enhance Electrochemical Energy Storage in Circular Economies
- Sustainability · 2023Paper-Based Piezoelectric Sensors Achieve High Power Output at Room Temperature
- Sustainability · 2023Wood-Carbon Nanomaterial Composites Enhance Sustainability and Functionality
- Sustainability · 2025Paper-Based Sensors: A Sustainable Reality for Diverse Applications
- User-Centred Design · 2021Digital Exclusion: Understanding and Mitigating Disabling Barriers in Technology Design
- Sustainability · 2022Advanced Machining Extends Component Lifespan by 30% Through Remanufacturing
- Sustainability · 2025Renewable Feedstocks Dramatically Reduce Environmental Impact in Nanomaterial Synthesis
- Sustainability · 2022Bioeconomy Growth Mirrors Technological Innovation Trajectories
- User-Centred Design · 2021Weight Management Apps Exhibit Significant Accessibility Gaps for Users with Disabilities
- User-Centred Design · 2010Youth Civic Engagement Demands Tangible Outcomes and Personal Relevance Online
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Syrian Private Universities Leverage Marketing Mix to Align with Student Choice Drivers
- Resource Management · 2010Streamlined Solar Integration for Federal Facilities
- Sustainability · 2010Rural South African communities prioritize immediate energy needs over long-term health impacts.
- Sustainability · 2010Rural-to-urban migration reshapes resource management and household livelihoods.
- Human Factors · 2010Auditory distance perception is significantly enhanced by spectral complexity and sufficient bandwidth.
- Resource Management · 2010Optimized IV Batching Schedules Cut Pharmaceutical Waste by 15%
- Sustainability · 2010Sustainable Offshore Petroleum Extraction Requires Robust Regulatory Frameworks
- Resource Management · 2008Brazilian Biodiesel Production Can Meet EU Sustainability Standards
- Resource Management · 2008E-textile Integration Risks New Waste Streams and Resource Depletion
- Resource Management · 2008Centralized Anaerobic Digesters Offer Economic and Environmental Benefits for Organic Waste Utilization
- Resource Management · 2008Reducing mercury loss in artisanal gold mining by optimizing cyanidation and implementing community-driven strategies
- Resource Management · 2008Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Achieve 97% Sustainability for Antarctic Research Stations
- Resource Management · 2008Pipeline networks offer a 50x cost advantage over trucking for bulk liquid transport.
- Resource Management · 2008Reverse Logistics in Computer Sector Reduces Environmental Impact of E-Waste
- Resource Management · 2008Leveraging Existing Infrastructure for Large-Scale Bioenergy Production
- Resource Management · 2009Decentralized Production Reduces Transportation Emissions but Increases Capital Costs
- Sustainability · 2008Triple Bottom Line: A Framework for Integrating Sustainability into Business Operations
- Resource Management · 2008Automotive Manufacturing Energy Reduction Roadmap Identifies Key R&D Priorities
- Sustainability · 2014Parametric LCI models accelerate environmental impact assessment for product families
- Sustainability · 2015Climate change impacts on food systems necessitate adaptive strategies for global food security.
- Innovation & Design · 2014Frugal Innovation Framework Identifies Key Dimensions for Emerging Market Product Development
- Sustainability · 2011Modern US Beef Production Uses 30% Less Land and Water Than 1977 Systems
- Sustainability · 2014Holistic Factory Design for Future Manufacturing Sustainability
- Resource Management · 2015Shift from Product Sales to Service Provision Maximizes Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2013A Taxonomy for Strategic Green Supply Chain Management
- Resource Management · 2010Roadside Waste Disposal in Nigeria: Environmental Hazards and Extended Producer Responsibility as a Solution
- Resource Management · 2013Systemic Remanufacturing Model Enhances Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2010Integrating New Vehicle Distribution with End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery Minimizes Costs
- Resource Management · 2014Predicting End-of-Life Costs in Early Design Concepts Reduces Lifecycle Expenses
- Resource Management · 2015Extended Producer Responsibility can halve plastic waste in developing nations
- Human Factors · 2013Ergonomic cart design can reduce musculoskeletal strain for waste recyclers by up to 25%
- Resource Management · 2011Green Supply Chain Management Boosts Environmental Performance in Chinese Manufacturing
- Modelling · 2013Minimalist PID Control Achieves Stable Autonomous Flight in Quadrotor MAVs
- User-Centred Design · 2013Modular Test Rig Design Enhances User Operability for Wind Turbine Drivetrain Research
- Resource Management · 2013Star*Stream Hydroturbine Achieves Near-Zero Environmental Impact in Small-Scale Hydropower
- Innovation & Design · 2012Worker Empowerment Drives Manufacturing Excellence
- User-Centred Design · 2013Integrated Senior Centres Enhance Well-being Through Holistic Service Delivery
- User-Centred Design · 2015Holistic Evaluation Framework for Adaptive Facade Systems
- Sustainability · 2012Closed-loop strategies significantly reduce environmental impact of industrial products
- Innovation & Design · 2013Profitable Product Longevity: Business Models for Extended Lifespans
- Sustainability · 2014Integrated Stormwater Management: Vancouver's $1 Billion Separation vs. Seattle/Portland's Hybrid Approach
- Innovation & Design · 2011Open Architectures Enhance Defence System Adaptability
- Innovation & Design · 2014Modular robot systems enhance planetary exploration sustainability through self-healing and adaptability.
- Final Production · 2014Fiber-Reinforced Polymers Enhance Underwater Concrete Structure Durability
- Sustainability · 2011Urban organic waste valorisation in Africa: A pathway to sustainable resource management
- Innovation & Design · 2015Orchard Rejuvenation: A Strategy for Enhanced Fruit Production and Profitability
- Innovation & Markets · 2012Strategic Spare Parts Pricing Drives Significant Profitability and Customer Loyalty
- Sustainability · 2012Stakeholder Alignment is Crucial for Advancing Sustainable Real Estate Practices
- Sustainability · 2013Floor area is a poor proxy for residential building function and efficiency.
- Sustainability · 2015Energy Efficiency Investments in Supermarkets Face Barriers Beyond Simple ROI
- Sustainability · 2015Integrating Sustainable Supply Chains Accelerates New Product Development Success
- Sustainability · 2011Real-time Energy Monitoring Enhances Building Elasticity for Smart Grids
- Sustainability · 2013Carbon Footprint Labelling of Food: Limited Retail Impact, Crucial Business-to-Business Value
- Sustainability · 2014ICT's Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) is Complex: Focus on Interfaces, End-of-Life, and Software Intelligence
- Sustainability · 2013Benefit Corporations: A Legal Framework for Sustainable Business Growth
- Sustainability · 2015Life Cycle Assessment Data Significantly Improves Building Material Sustainability Ratings
- Sustainability · 2010Optimizing Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Enhanced Sustainability
- Sustainability · 2015Leather footwear carries a disproportionately high environmental burden in Swedish consumption.
- Resource Management · 2017Uncertainty-Resilient Supply Chain Network Design Maximizes Long-Term Viability
- Sustainability · 2020IoT integration in circular business models faces data and interoperability hurdles
- Resource Management · 2020Strategic Placement of Temporary Incinerators Crucial for Medical Waste Management During Epidemics