All design research studies — page 448
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.
- Sustainability · 2023Biomass-derived adsorbents offer a cost-effective pathway for industrial CO2 capture
- Sustainability · 2023Construction phase emissions significantly impact building carbon footprint
- Resource Management · 2024Nanoparticle Integration Enhances FRP Composite Durability and Functionality
- Sustainability · 2023Food Waste Valorization: A Transdisciplinary Approach for Economic and Environmental Gains
- Innovation & Design · 2023Emerging Sensor Technologies Enhance Structural Health Monitoring Systems
- Modelling · 2023Microservices Patterns Enhance Digital Twin Adaptability and Autonomy
- Resource Management · 2024Standardized Foundation Designs Accelerate Floating Offshore Wind Deployment
- Modelling · 2023Digital Twins Enhance Maritime Vessel Design and Operation through a Four-Layered Framework
- Modelling · 2023Digital Twins Enhance Smart City Disaster Resilience
- Modelling · 2023Additive Manufacturing Surface Roughness Predictor for Polymer Parts
- Modelling · 2024Digital Twins in Healthcare: A Framework for Predictive Health Management
- Innovation & Design · 2023Hybrid Industry 4.0 + 5.0 Model Enhances Resilience and Sustainability
- User-Centred Design · 2023Inclusive Digital Design Bridges Educational Equity Gaps
- User-Centred Design · 2024Inclusive education design requires addressing funding, access, and teacher training barriers.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Adaptation Knowledge Integration Enhances Design Effectiveness
- User-Centred Design · 2024Adaptive Learning Systems Enhance Academic Performance and Engagement
- User-Centred Design · 2023Inclusive Immersion: Designing VR/AR for Diverse Users
- Commercial Production · 20234D Printing Enables Stimuli-Responsive Biomedical Devices
- Commercial Production · 2023Digital Twins Enhance Predictive Maintenance Efficiency by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2023Industry 5.0: A Genuine Shift Towards Human-Centric Production?
- Commercial Production · 20233D Printing Material Properties Limit Scalability and Strength in Commercial Applications
- Final Production · 2023Multi-material 3D printing unlocks advanced functionality and material performance
- User-Centred Design · 2025VR Platform Integrates Human Factors for Age-Friendly Housing Design
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI Chatbots Show Moderate Performance in Academic Tasks, Challenging Hype
- Innovation & Design · 2023Generative AI: A Framework for Design Project Requirements and Evaluation
- User-Centred Design · 2023AI-Driven e-Learning: Perceived Usefulness and Ease of Use Drive Satisfaction, Not Necessarily Future Intentions
- User-Centred Design · 2024BCI Integration Enhances Metaverse Intuition and Immersion
- User-Centred Design · 2025Explainable AI techniques boost user trust and adoption by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Workflow compatibility is the primary driver for Generative AI adoption in software engineering.
- User-Centred Design · 2024Prior experience with autonomous buses significantly boosts user willingness to travel.
- User-Centred Design · 2024A Structured Framework for Evaluating Human-AI Collaboration
- User-Centred Design · 2025Industry 5.0 prioritizes human well-being and cognitive load for enhanced productivity
- User-Centred Design · 2023African Values Should Guide AI Development for Equitable Deployment
- User-Centred Design · 2024Generative AI enhances complex decision-making by reducing cognitive load and bias
- Modelling · 2015Optimizing structural integrity through discrete topology stress line computation
- Resource Management · 2014Designing for Renewable Energy Supply in Everyday Life
- Modelling · 2014Nonlinear Vibration Absorbers Achieve Equal-Peak Response Across Forcing Amplitudes
- Modelling · 20123D Printed Electronics Enable Compact Satellite Design
- Modelling · 20143D Printed Propellers Achieve Near-Target Thrust with Custom Design Software
- Modelling · 2010Automated Software Development with User-Defined Data Vocabularies Accelerates Design Cycles by 25%
- Innovation & Design · 2012Biomimetic Composite Design: Mimicking Mantis Shrimp Dactyl Clubs for Enhanced Impact Resistance
- Modelling · 2012Optimizing Food Printer Head Movement for Color Accuracy
- Modelling · 2012Prototypes as Divergent and Convergent Tools in Conceptual Design
- Modelling · 2013Topology optimization reduces space-frame mass by up to 40% compared to traditional designs
- Modelling · 2010Curved Layer FDM: Eliminating Stair-Stepping for Enhanced Part Strength
- Innovation & Design · 2014Copyright Protection for CAD Files is Crucial for 3D Printing Innovation
- Modelling · 2015CAD and 3D Printing Accelerate Francis Turbine Prototyping in Developing Markets
- Modelling · 2014Virtual Product Development (VPD) integration accelerates solar car design cycles by 30%
- Final Production · 2012Optimizing Polymer Powder Properties for Enhanced Laser Sintering Performance
- Innovation & Design · 2015Emerging Technologies Reduce the Need for Strong Patent Rights by 25-50%
- Modelling · 2014Robotic Fabrication Achieves Mass Customization Through Production-Immanent Toolpath Design
- Sustainability · 2010Territorial Approach to SDGs Enhances Urban Resilience
- Resource Management · 2014Social Enterprises Can Enhance Decision-Making Through Integrated Performance Measurement
- Modelling · 20123D Models: Beyond Visualization for Cultural Heritage Applications
- Resource Management · 2011Ionic Liquids Enhance Energy Storage and Material Synthesis Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2014MYB41 Transcription Factor Enhances Plant Protective Barrier Synthesis
- Resource Management · 2012Marine Biomaterials: Sustainable Sources for Biomedical Innovations
- Resource Management · 2014Biomass as a Viable Feedstock for Major Bioplastics Production
- Resource Management · 2014Integrated Carbon Observation Systems Enhance Policy Effectiveness for Emission Reduction
- Resource Management · 2014Edible Polymers: A Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Materials
- Resource Management · 2013Agricultural Expansion in Tropical Regions Drives Significant Biodiversity Loss
- Resource Management · 2014Macroalgae: A Viable but Untapped Resource for Biofuel Production
- Resource Management · 2014Decentralization in Energy Policy Expands Space for Community Renewable Energy Projects
- Resource Management · 2011Specialty Chemicals as a Gateway to a Bio-Based Economy
- Resource Management · 2014Vertical Farming: A High-Yield Solution for Resource-Intensive Food Production
- Sustainability · 2011Integrating Green, Social, and Critical Marketing for a Sustainable Framework
- Resource Management · 2011Alumina Nanofluids Boost Heat Transfer Efficiency by up to 36%
- Resource Management · 2014Inconsistent terminology inflates carbon flux uncertainty by over 100%
- Resource Management · 2011Achieving 100g/L Microalgal Biomass Density Without Light
- Resource Management · 2014Biorenewable Feedstocks Significantly Reduce Environmental Impact of Key Polymer Monomers
- Human Factors · 2013Low-power EMI can compromise sensitive analog sensors at distances up to 2 meters
- Innovation & Design · 2012Cochlear Implant Evolution: From Historical Milestones to Future Innovations
- Resource Management · 2014Evidence-Based Design: Quantifying Environmental Program Effectiveness
- Resource Management · 2013Algal desiccation tolerance strategies offer insights for water-scarce material design
- Innovation & Design · 2014Inter-band social structures accelerate innovation diffusion by 300%
- Resource Management · 2012Optimizing Synchrotron Beamline Flux for High-Field Magnetic Research
- Resource Management · 2013Urban Metabolism & LCA: A Hybrid Model for Quantifying City-Scale Resource Flows
- Resource Management · 2014Sustainable Supply Chain Practices: A Four-Factor Model for Enhanced Environmental and Social Performance
- Resource Management · 2013Optimizing Alkaline Pretreatment for Biomass Conversion Reduces Operational Costs
- Resource Management · 2015Microalgae Cultivation for CO2 Sequestration and Biofuel Production
- Resource Management · 2013Green Chemistry Principles Reduce Environmental Impact and Cost in Organic Solar Cell Production
- Resource Management · 2010Participatory System Dynamics Modeling Enhances Stakeholder Learning and Social Capital in Environmental Management
- Resource Management · 2015Cyanobacteria: A Martian Resource for Sustainable Life Support
- Sustainability · 2015Systemic Shifts, Not Just Efficiency, Drive Sustainable Consumption
- Resource Management · 2011Vertical greening systems enhance building envelope efficiency and ecological value
- Resource Management · 2014Doubling electrode coating thickness in Li-ion batteries can reduce cell costs by 25%
- Sustainability · 2015Gamification drives sustainable tourism practices by engaging stakeholders.
- Resource Management · 2012Optimizing Bioenergy Production on Underutilized Land for Sustainable Resource Allocation
- Resource Management · 2012ZnO Nanowires Enhance Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants
- Resource Management · 20153D Graphene-MnO2 Supercapacitors Achieve 42 Wh/l Energy Density, Outperforming Lead-Acid Batteries
- Resource Management · 2010Global CO2 Fluxes Quantified with 20-60% Greater Accuracy Using Bayesian Inversion
- Resource Management · 2014Optimizing Solar Data Processing for Near Real-Time Insights
- Resource Management · 2013SCUBA-2's 10,000-pixel array enables 150x faster sky mapping, optimizing telescope observation time.
- Resource Management · 2011Graphene-Inorganic Nanocomposites Enhance Material Performance and Resource Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2012Benchmarking Framework Enhances Land Model Accuracy for Climate Change Prediction
- Resource Management · 2014Compact Magnet Design for High-Performance Storage Rings
- Resource Management · 2012Titanium Dioxide Nanocrystals Enhance Water Purification Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2011Prioritizing GSCM Barriers in Indian Automotive Sector
- Resource Management · 2012Nutrient limitation significantly curtails projected terrestrial carbon sequestration by up to 25%
- Resource Management · 2015Arctic Indigenous Livelihoods Under Pressure from Global Change