All design research studies — page 5
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.
- Human Factors · 2013Mobile Digital Broadcasting Enhances Learning for Students with Disabilities
- Human Factors · 2012Lumbar support reduces motorcyclist discomfort by up to 30% during prolonged rides
- Human Factors · 2012Universal Design Principles Enhance Post-Secondary Accessibility for Neurodivergent Learners
- Human Factors · 2012Ergonomic seating and lighting reduce work stress and improve performance.
- Human Factors · 2013Visual sorting cards and storyboards enhance children's ability to articulate spiritual needs in healthcare settings.
- Human Factors · 2015Supermarket layouts designed for seniors reduce cognitive load and improve product accessibility.
- Human Factors · 2015Instructional Technology Facilitators Boost Teacher Tech Efficacy by 25%
- Human Factors · 2015Investing in Health and Education Drives Economic Growth Through Enhanced Human Capital
- Human Factors · 2013Simulator Training for Heavy Vehicle Operators: Bridging the Gap Between Virtual and Real-World Performance
- User-Centred Design · 2010Natural Gestures Enhance Musical Instrument Design
- Human Factors · 2013Poor legibility on packaging hinders user perception by up to 30%
- Human Factors · 2013Sense of Coherence and Emotional Coping Strategies Mitigate Burnout in Engineering Professionals
- Innovation & Design · 2015Designers can drive innovation in nascent markets through exploratory strategies.
- User-Centred Design · 2011User Perceptions of Design Intent Significantly Shape Product Experience
- Human Factors · 2015Standardized Haptic Feedback Evaluation Enhances Human-Robot Interaction Design
- Human Factors · 2012Visualizing emergency data enhances situational awareness and decision-making speed
- Human Factors · 2013Powered Orthosis Restores 200N Grip Strength for ADLs
- Human Factors · 2013Age-Related Discomfort in Manual Tasks: A Hand Mapping Approach
- Human Factors · 2014Nano-composite strain gauges enable real-time measurement of large biological tissue deformations up to 40%
- Final Production · 2013Nickel-Barium Ferrite Nanocomposite Coatings Enhance Corrosion Resistance by 90%
- Human Factors · 2012Multifactorial exercise fails to improve balance control in healthy older adults
- Human Factors · 2014Crutch grip forces peak at the carpal tunnel, impacting user comfort and potentially leading to injury.
- Human Factors · 2014Firefighter Strength Significantly Predicts Task Performance Time
- Final Production · 2012Pd/Alloy Membrane Reactor Performance Optimized for IGCC Plants
- Final Production · 2013Ultrasonic Electrodeposition Enhances Ni-TiN Composite Hardness by 40%
- Sustainability · 2013Urbanization in Asia Drives Demand for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Solutions
- Final Production · 2012Optimized Cellulose Grafting Enhances Noble Metal Sorption by 20%
- Resource Management · 2014Gravure Plate-Making: Cleaner Production Cuts Waste and Boosts Savings by $0.68 Million Annually
- Final Production · 2013Optimizing Al-CMA Composite Phase Evolution Through Controlled Powder Metallurgy Processes
- Final Production · 2013Optimizing Substrate Activation in Microelectroforming with Current Density
- Final Production · 2012Template-assisted synthesis enables precise control over copper nanowire dimensions for advanced electronics
- Final Production · 2012Thermodynamic Modelling Predicts Stable Nanocrystalline Tungsten Alloys for High-Temperature Applications
- Final Production · 2010Optimizing Fly Ash Content in Aluminum Composites Enhances Mechanical Performance by 20%
- Final Production · 2015Quantitative Microstructure Analysis Enhances Aluminum-Silicon Alloy Performance
- Final Production · 2011Optimizing Al/Ni3Al Composite Interface for Enhanced Load Transfer
- Final Production · 2010Laser Pyrometry Accurately Maps High-Temperature Phase Transitions in Advanced Nuclear Fuels
- Final Production · 2012Bionic Titanium Foam Mimics Bone for Enhanced Implant Performance
- Final Production · 2015Novel lubricant formulation enhances sintered density and strength in aluminum P/M alloys
- Final Production · 2012Optimizing AB2 Metal Hydride Alloy Phase Abundance for Enhanced Battery Performance
- Final Production · 2011Optimizing Geartrain Design to Mitigate Gear Rattle Noise in Commercial Vehicles
- Resource Management · 2011Caprock Integrity for CO2 Storage: Pore-Scale Strength vs. Macro-Scale Risk
- Final Production · 2010Hot Stamping Speed Significantly Impacts Ultra-High Strength Steel Formability
- Final Production · 2015Hybrid Die Forming Boosts Automotive Panel Production Efficiency
- Final Production · 2011Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridge Decks Offer High Safety Factors and Satisfy Deflection Limits
- Final Production · 2013Standardized GHP Personnel Certification Enhances System Quality and Reduces Installation Errors
- Final Production · 2013Calibrating Sublevel Caving Mixing Models Enhances Grade Prediction Accuracy by 15%
- Final Production · 2015Acoustic waves enable 84.5% increase in light transmittance through particle alignment
- Resource Management · 2011Steel Industry's Reverse Logistics Boosts Clean Tech Adoption by 30%
- Modelling · 2010Finite Element Analysis Predicts Optimal Hip Implant Geometry for Bone Ingrowth
- Final Production · 2010Integrated structural modeling enhances bridge longevity and maintenance efficiency
- Sustainability · 2015Sustainable Material Futures: Balancing Performance and Environmental Impact
- Final Production · 2012Glass cladding significantly enhances structural integrity of 19th-century iron and glass roofs
- Final Production · 2010Lock-in Thermography enables rapid, single-sided inspection of CFRP aircraft structures
- Final Production · 2012Robotic Friction Stir Welding Enhances Production Flexibility for Complex Geometries
- Final Production · 2012Superconducting Wigglers Achieve Sub-Millimeter Beam Emittance for Advanced Particle Accelerators
- Final Production · 2014Improperly installed mechanical splices reduce concrete beam load capacity by up to 20%
- Final Production · 2010Friction Stir Spot Welding: A Path to Lighter, Cheaper Aircraft Structures
- Final Production · 2012Multi-Material FDM System Enhances Process Experimentation for Improved Accuracy and Surface Finish
- Final Production · 2010Strain rate dependency in woven composites significantly alters material failure under dynamic loading
- Final Production · 2013Optimizing Starch and Cellulose Particle Morphology for Enhanced Paper Coating Performance
- Final Production · 2011Plasma-treated polypropylene tubes reduce biomaterial loss by over 70%
- Final Production · 2013Bagasse Fiber Content Significantly Impacts Tensile and Impact Strength in Recycled HDPE Composites
- Sustainability · 2010LEED Silver Certification Achieved Through Integrated Sustainable Neighborhood Design
- Final Production · 2012Thin-film encapsulation slashes MEMS packaging costs by enabling wafer-level processing.
- Final Production · 2011Stereocomplex PLA (sc-PLA) offers a 165°C increase in melting point for enhanced thermal applications.
- Final Production · 2011Novel Multiferroic Materials Enable Novel Magnetic Field Control
- Final Production · 2012Single-step electrochemical process creates superhydrophobic copper surfaces for enhanced corrosion resistance
- Final Production · 2015Thermocouple insulation can be neglected for temperature measurements within 0.5°C accuracy.
- Final Production · 2012Enzymatic Hydrolysis Enhances PLA Fabric Dyeing and Moisture Regain at the Cost of Tensile Strength
- Final Production · 2014Optimized PLA/Flax Biocomposite Properties through Air-Laying and Compression Molding
- Modelling · 2010Predictive Model for Woven Fabric Tensile Strength
- Final Production · 2011Initial moisture content significantly impacts Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) dimensional stability, causing up to 20% shrinkage.
- Final Production · 2011Geotextile Integration Enhances Tailings Site Monitoring and Safety
- Final Production · 2013Geogrid reinforcement mechanisms activate at surprisingly low load levels.
- Final Production · 2011Optimized composite layup enhances trans-tibial prosthetic socket fatigue life by 25%
- Final Production · 2013Silk Fibroin Films Exhibit Promising Gas Permeability for Wound Dressings
- Final Production · 2011Hybrid electrospinning and solution casting yields flexible transparent conductive polymer films with low resistivity
- Final Production · 2012Vacuum Gripper Pressure Threshold for Woven Fabric Handling
- Modelling · 2013Multiscale modelling predicts nano-reinforcement effects on adhesive properties
- Final Production · 2014Predictive modelling of GFRP composite fatigue life under cyclic loading
- Final Production · 2010Composite structure impact resistance enhanced by layered protective systems
- Final Production · 2014Elevated Temperatures Reduce RC Beam Shear Capacity by Up to 60%
- Final Production · 2014Optimized hybrid composite stacking sequences enhance ballistic energy absorption by up to X%
- Final Production · 2010Reducing Human-Powered Helicopter Mass by 30% Enhances Drivetrain Efficiency
- Resource Management · 2014Land use change significantly impacts ecosystem services, necessitating adaptive design strategies.
- Final Production · 2014CFRP Strengthening Enhances Masonry Wall Resilience to Out-of-Plane Forces
- Final Production · 2014Nano-enhanced resins boost impact resistance in balsa core composites
- Modelling · 2011Analytical and Semi-Analytic Models Enhance Ultrasonic Guided Wave Analysis in Composites
- Final Production · 2013Optimized CNC Motion Profiles Enhance Machine Speed and Precision
- Final Production · 2015Drop Stitch Fabric: Tailoring Mechanical Properties for Advanced Structural Design
- Final Production · 2012Coolant application in GFRP grinding reduces surface roughness by up to 30%
- Final Production · 2013Achieving ±3µm Turning Accuracy with Volumetric Error Compensation
- Resource Management · 2013Energy modeling of production equipment can achieve 97% accuracy in predicting environmental impact.
- Resource Management · 2012Near-Dry Machining Enhances Gear Accuracy and Sustainability
- Final Production · 2011Electrode geometry and material properties significantly impact lithium-ion battery lifespan by mitigating diffusion-induced stresses.
- Final Production · 2012Topological Optimization with Robotic Fabrication Reduces Material by 70%
- Modelling · 2012Early-stage CAD use may hinder conceptual design efficiency
- Final Production · 2014Computational Craft: Transforming Data into Tangible Architectural Forms
- Final Production · 2015Fluid-Driven Spindles Enhance Machining Efficiency and Expand Application Range on Standard Machine Tools
- Final Production · 2013Real-time sensor data predicts ultra-precision manufacturing defects with 95% accuracy