All design research studies — page 51
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 · 2022Biomimicry and Exergy Analysis Enhance Green Ergonomics in Office Design
- Sustainability · 2022Bio-Augmented Materiality: Designing Living Systems for a Sustainable Future
- Modelling · 2024Algorithmic Origami Accelerates Pavilion Design by 50%
- Sustainability · 2025Mussel-Inspired Adhesives Offer Biodegradable Solutions for Medical Applications
- Sustainability · 2026Freestanding SrTiO3 Capacitor Achieves Biological Neuron Efficiency for Flexible Electronics
- Sustainability · 2021Biomimicry Spiral Method Drives Sustainable Design Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2026Clustering Algorithms Can Enhance Data Synthesis from Multiple Expert Sources
- Resource Management · 2026Compressive Flow Regularization Enhances Energy Efficiency in Fluid Dynamics
- Sustainability · 2026Green Supply Chains Enhance Innovation Through Strategic Trade Credit Allocation
- Innovation & Design · 2026AI-Native 6G Networks: Shifting from 'Network for AI' to 'AI for Network'
- Innovation & Design · 2026AI Literacy Through Benchmark Creation: Empowering Responsible Knowledge Work
- Sustainability · 2020Foldamer-based channels achieve 2.5x water transport of natural aquaporins while rejecting protons and salts
- Innovation & Markets · 2019Sustainability's Limited Impact on Online Rental Loyalty
- Innovation & Design · 2023Government Policy, Finance, and Human Capital are Critical Levers for Social Enterprise Ecosystem Development
- Commercial Production · 2024Propulsion system reliability in multi-rotor UAVs can be improved by 30% through predictive maintenance.
- Sustainability · 2020Green Bonds Accelerate Green Economy Growth by 25% Through Targeted Investment
- Innovation & Design · 2019Blended Learning Enhances Student Engagement and Perceived Learning Outcomes
- Resource Management · 2026Lightweight video restoration achieves real-time performance with reduced computational load
- Modelling · 2026B-Spline Interpolation Enhances Accuracy in Thin-Wire Antenna Simulations
- Resource Management · 2026Torchtune: Streamlining LLM Post-Training for Enhanced Resource Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2023Visible Mending as a Strategy to Counteract Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact
- Sustainability · 2026Carbonylolysis: A Mild, High-Yield Pathway to Convert Polyester Waste into Valuable Organic Acids
- Sustainability · 2023Timber construction sequesters carbon, significantly reducing pre-use GHG emissions in buildings.
- Sustainability · 2018Closed-Loop Supply Chains Significantly Reduce Environmental Impact and Enhance Material Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2018Environmental Design's Evolution: From Resource Continuity to Ecological Responsibility
- Sustainability · 2019ISO 14024 Ecolabels Enhance Consumer Trust in Bio-Based Products
- Sustainability · 2022Resource Score Labeling Reduces Building Material Consumption by Quantifying Lifecycle Impact
- Sustainability · 2023Organic Orchard Establishment: Life Cycle Cost Analysis Reveals Exploitation Phase as Highest Expense
- Resource Management · 2026Raman Spectroscopy Reveals Phonon Interactions Crucial for Perovskite Material Efficiency
- Sustainability · 2025Cotton bed sheets' environmental impact peaks during use, not production.
- Innovation & Design · 2026AI-Generated Code Refactoring: A Mixed Bag of Quality Improvements and New Risks
- Sustainability · 2026Time-Varying Decay Rates Enhance Chemotaxis Model Adaptability
- Sustainability · 2020Plastic-paper composite yoghurt cups offer superior environmental performance over glass and pure plastic alternatives.
- Innovation & Design · 2022Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Vibrancy Correlates with Regional Development
- Sustainability · 2023Proactive Environmental Management in Hotels Yields Significant Business and Societal Benefits
- Sustainability · 2022Embedded Strain Gauges Enhance Asphalt Pavement Longevity Monitoring
- Sustainability · 2021Life Cycle Sustainability Indicators for Electricity Generation in Chile Show Significant Environmental and Economic Improvements Over Time
- Human Factors · 2020Reduced crew operations may compromise pilot vigilance during low-workload cruise phases
- Innovation & Design · 2026Bridging the Simulation-to-Reality Divide for Optimized Decision-Making
- Sustainability · 2023Green Building Certification Achieves Bronze Rating, Highlighting Areas for Sustainable Improvement
- Innovation & Design · 2026Temporal Glitch Detection in Gameplay: A New Benchmark for Vision-Language Models
- Modelling · 2026Strong Symmetry Enforcement in Finite Element Models Yields Material Robustness
- User-Centred Design · 2024Kano Model reveals 'must-have' functional and cultural attributes for Changsha souvenirs
- Resource Management · 2026Amortized Computation in Diffusion Models Boosts Efficiency by 2-3x
- Sustainability · 2021Lignin-derived biocarbon enhances polyurethane foam for wastewater treatment and composite applications
- Sustainability · 2021Energy literacy in 5th graders is insufficient, impacting sustainable practices.
- Innovation & Design · 2025Event-based Visual-Content Text Attention Framework Enhances Past Event Search Accuracy
- Classic Design · 2023Preserving Cultural Heritage: Revitalizing Archaic Vocabulary Through Design Interventions
- Sustainability · 2016Generation Z's Ethical Awareness Does Not Directly Influence Purchase Frequency but Drives Boycotts
- Classic Design · 2022Semantic Displacement Enhances Poetic Resonance and Aesthetic Impact
- Innovation & Design · 2017Redundancy Strategies for Fail-Operational Automotive Systems
- Innovation & Design · 2025Framework for Hybrid Agent Communication Optimizes Human-AI Collaboration
- Resource Management · 2017GIS-BIM Integration for Optimized Community Energy Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2019Crowdsourced Aesthetics Drive Parametric Design Evolution
- Innovation & Design · 2025Prototypical Replay Enhances Incremental Learning in AI Systems by 15%
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Social Media Engagement Drives 30% Increase in Cosmetic Brand Continuance Intention
- User-Centred Design · 2017Compassion in Mental Health Interventions: Interpreter and Asylum Seeker Perspectives
- Sustainability · 2023GIS-MCDA Models Reveal Trade-offs in Urban Sustainability Planning
- Classic Design · 2024Golden Ratio Proportions Enhance Perceived Facial Beauty, Especially with Higher Education and Art Interest
- Resource Management · 2021Rehabilitating Traditional Earthen Buildings Requires Bridging Historical Knowledge with Modern Training
- Classic Design · 2024Form, Function, and Meaning: The Triad of Enduring Architectural Design
- Classic Design · 2022Art Nouveau Doorways: A Typological Study of Eastern Galician Entrances (Late 19th - Early 20th Century)
- Classic Design · 2023Window joinery: An aesthetic detail with enduring functional significance
- User-Centred Design · 2020Environments as Catalysts for Identity Transformation
- Classic Design · 2018Poetic language as a resistance to enforced uniformity
- Innovation & Design · 2016Local Social License Boosts Forest Industry Operations
- Classic Design · 2018Aesthetic value of Assyrian antiquities shifted from elite dismissal to popular admiration in Victorian Britain.
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Trade Fairs Accelerate Innovation by Fostering Temporary Markets and Production Clusters
- Classic Design · 2015Complete Streets: A Design Framework for Urban Vitality
- User-Centred Design · 2015Love dolls as relational objects, not just surrogates
- Human Factors · 2025FIFA 11+ warm-up enhances fundamental movement skills in young athletes
- Innovation & Design · 2022Strategic Foresight in Design Research Funding
- Human Factors · 2024Self-efficacy mitigates emotional burnout in seafarers through reduced alienation
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Chagee's Success: Physical Stores and Taste Drive Purchases, But Sharing Lags
- Classic Design · 2019Nature's inherent order inspires design innovation.
- Modelling · 2022Spatial Autocorrelation in Count Data: A Novel Regression Model for Design Analysis
- User-Centred Design · 2024Mobile App Design for Exclusive Breastfeeding Support Increases User Adoption
- Innovation & Design · 2017Elite Youth Drive Generational Transformation in Emerging Markets
- Innovation & Design · 20243D Animation Visualization Boosts Consumer Engagement and Product Iteration for Museum Creative Products
- Innovation & Design · 2025Copyright frameworks lag behind the rapid evolution of the creator economy
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Emotional Marketing Strategies Significantly Boost Cosmetic Brand Loyalty in Female Consumers
- Innovation & Design · 2019The Innovation Pyramid: A Framework for Cultivating Design-Driven Innovation Skills
- Innovation & Design · 2024The 'Creative Class' as a Driver of Economic Dynamism and Innovation
- User-Centred Design · 2024Layered Vulnerability Framework Enhances Ethical Design in Research with Adolescents
- Resource Management · 2023Optimizing Pesticide Residue Limits for Brassica Crops Enhances Food Safety and Resource Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2025Single-parent households increase stunting and wasting risk in under-five children by 22% and 111% respectively
- Innovation & Design · 2015Patent Exclusivity Can Stifle Innovation by Hindering Productive Efficiency
- Innovation & Design · 2024Backdoor Attacks Compromise Embodied LLM Decision-Making Systems
- Classic Design · 2016Kinetic Elements Enhance Architectural Experience by 30%
- Classic Design · 2019Art Deco's Ideological Adaptability in 1930s Turkish Magazine Design
- Classic Design · 2023Iconic Architecture's Impact on Urban Lived Experience
- Classic Design · 2024Aged Materials Enhance Interior Spaces by Evoking Nostalgia and Historical Connection
- User-Centred Design · 2016DIY/DIWO Media Architecture Fosters Community Co-Creation and Strengthens Sense of Place
- Classic Design · 2019Medievalism in Sci-Fi: A Foundation for Non-Acquisitive Exploration
- Classic Design · 2019The Saxophone as a Catalyst for Digital Media Innovation
- Classic Design · 2016Historical Theatre Recordings Offer Insights into Evolving Sound Design Aesthetics
- User-Centred Design · 2023Geotagged Photo Data Reveals Visitor Flow Gaps in Dispersed Heritage Sites
- Innovation & Design · 2023VR enhances intangible cultural heritage documentaries through immersive narrative and visual expansion.
- Commercial Production · 2017Value Stream Mapping Accelerates Rope Manufacturing Lead Times by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2020Advanced Maintenance Boosts US Manufacturing Productivity and Profitability