All design research studies — page 6
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.
- Human Factors · 2013Optimal Hip Protector Design: 35mm Thickness, 43 Durometer Hardness, and 365 cm² Surface Area Maximize Force Attenuation and User Acceptance
- Sustainability · 2015Environmental Regulations Can Drive Maritime Innovation, But Evidence is Mixed
- Sustainability · 2015Recycling processes show declining eco-efficiency due to increased energy consumption and reduced profitability.
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Marketing Mix Elements Significantly Drive Repeat Kebaya Purchases
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Seven-Factor Marketing Mix Significantly Influences Private University Selection
- Innovation & Design · 2015Synthetic Skin Materials Enhance Reproducibility in Design Testing
- Human Factors · 2015Minimizing Extraneous Cognitive Load Enhances E-learning Effectiveness in Medical Education
- Sustainability · 2015Service Design Empowers Textile Artisan Communities for Holistic Sustainability
- Human Factors · 2013Virtual ergonomic assessment of vehicle interiors reduces prototype costs and development time.
- Innovation & Markets · 2015Trust and Convenience Drive Online Purchase Decisions
- Commercial Production · 2015Slow Manufacturing: A Strategic Approach to Elevate Product Value and Craftsmanship
- Human Factors · 2013Integrating Human Capabilities into Product Lifecycle Design Reduces Errors and Enhances Usability
- Commercial Production · 2015Lean Manufacturing implementation boosts productivity by reducing waste and cycle times
- Commercial Production · 2015Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) enable dynamic production adjustments to meet fluctuating market demands.
- Sustainability · 2005High-Efficiency Fixtures Offer 25-Year Environmental and Economic Benefits in Multioccupant Buildings
- Innovation & Markets · 2005Market Demand Alone Insufficient for Widespread Organic Agriculture Adoption
- Commercial Production · 2009Continuous Reactor Design Boosts Ester Production Efficiency
- Commercial Production · 2008Integrating thermal management early in the design process enhances product compactness and performance.
- Sustainability · 2004Consumerism's Detachment from Nature Fuels Unsustainable Practices
- Commercial Production · 2004Virtual Process Engineering accelerates manufacturing by integrating VR and FEM simulations
- Commercial Production · 2010Optimizing Glycemic Control Reduces Unplanned Hospital Admissions by 1.9%
- Sustainability · 2006Grassroots Innovation: A Powerful Engine for Sustainable Development
- Innovation & Markets · 2010Subtle Health Messaging Can Shift Automatic Vegetable Preferences
- User-Centred Design · 2010Prototyping as a User Assemblage Tool
- Commercial Production · 2003Virtual collaboration slashes one-of-a-kind product development time by 20%
- Sustainability · 2010Ecological footprint calculators may inadvertently discourage sustainable behaviour by highlighting unavoidable overshoot.
- Sustainability · 2010Globalization's Dual Impact: Reducing Environmental Degradation While Exacerbating Poverty in Pakistan
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Consumer Engagement: A Multi-faceted Metric for Organizational Connection
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Manufacturer Promotions Significantly Influence Retail Product Placement Decisions
- Sustainability · 2007Optimal PV system sizing for residential energy reduces life cycle costs by 15%
- Sustainability · 2009Predictive Models for Chemical Production Environmental Impact from Molecular Structure
- Innovation & Markets · 2008Expert Wine Ratings Don't Align with Consumer Preferences
- Sustainability · 2010Pork Production's Carbon Footprint: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment
- Innovation & Markets · 2001Traditional markets remain dominant for fresh food purchases despite supermarket growth in Taiwan
- Innovation & Markets · 2009Packaging Material Significantly Influences Consumer Perception and Purchase Intent
- User-Centred Design · 2023Optimizing Educational Website Readability Through Strategic Text Design
- User-Centred Design · 2025Universal Design principles boost stunting detection app usability by 11%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Doping conjugated polymers enhances mechanical properties for advanced flexible electronics
- Innovation & Design · 2025Inkjet, Screen, and Gravure Printing Enable High-Performance Flexible Capacitive Pressure Sensors
- Innovation & Design · 2023Graphene Fractal Antennas Enable Flexible 5G Wearables for Real-Time Health Monitoring
- Innovation & Design · 2024Inkjet Printing of Ag2Se Enables High-Performance Flexible Thermoelectric Devices
- Innovation & Design · 2024Nanomaterial Integration Boosts Enzyme Biofuel Cell Efficiency for Self-Powered Sensors
- Classic Design · 2023Prozodezhda: Functional Costume Enhancing Actor Expression
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI-driven aesthetic generation can reduce web design time by up to 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Generative Design Boosts Highway Passing Lane Compliance by 47%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Solution-Processed Organic Electronics Enable Cost-Effective Flexible Device Manufacturing
- Classic Design · 2023Integrating Computer Vision and Multimodal Interaction Enhances Marine Urban Landscape Design
- Innovation & Design · 2025Automated BIM Plugin Streamlines Electrical Design, Reducing Rework and Improving Installation Quality
- Classic Design · 2025Aesthetic library design significantly boosts user engagement and satisfaction.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Pull and Mooring Factors Drive 42% of Consumer Switching Intentions on Food Delivery Platforms
- Innovation & Design · 20233D Printable Hydrogel Inks Enable High-Performance Bioelectronic Interfaces
- Modelling · 2023Virtual Prototyping Accelerates IoT System Design and Optimization
- Innovation & Design · 2023Carbon Reinforcement Demands Novel Design Strategies Beyond Steel Substitution
- Sustainability · 2023Global agricultural market interdependence impacts sustainable development strategies
- Human Factors · 2023Analytical force prediction for cylindrical hand prosthesis grips
- Sustainability · 2023Recycled UPVC aggregates in alkali-activated materials reduce thermal conductivity by 70%
- Sustainability · 2023Global mobility infrastructure stocks represent 41 tons of material per capita, with significant embodied emissions.
- Sustainability · 2022Sustainable Urban Utopianism: Balancing Visionary Planning with Local Realities
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Consumer acceptance of insect-based pet food is driven by sustainability and pet empathy, not just novelty aversion.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Biomimetic End-Effectors Enhance Robotic Pepper Harvesting Adaptability
- Innovation & Design · 2023PVDF-based polymers offer a pathway to advanced wearable sensors and energy harvesters.
- Commercial Production · 2023Integrating Lean and Sustainability Boosts SME Supply Chain Performance Through Process Innovation
- Innovation & Design · 2023A Strong Innovation Culture Boosts Creativity and Market Differentiation
- Commercial Production · 2023Fragmented Structure and Resistance to Change are Top Barriers to Lean Manufacturing in Furniture Production
- User-Centred Design · 2023Dashboard design principles enhance data insight discovery by 30%
- Sustainability · 2023Design Thinking Tools Accelerate Circular Innovation by 30%
- Sustainability · 2023Integrating Sustainability Metrics into Early-Stage Additive Manufacturing Design
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Integrated Marketing Strategies Boost Customer Retention in Financial Services by 25%
- Commercial Production · 2023Lean Six Sigma boosts steel galvanizing efficiency by 182%
- Innovation & Markets · 2024Strategic placement and promotion drive brand equity in emerging online food markets
- Classic Design · 2023Sonification Aesthetics: From Data Conveyance to Experiential Design
- Innovation & Design · 2023AI Integration in Early-Stage Architectural Design Accelerates Data Utilization
- Innovation & Design · 2025Natural Polymers Enhance Wearable Electronics Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2024Lean Six Sigma implementation boosts TEEP by 9.2% and OEE by 11.2% in spare parts manufacturing.
- Innovation & Markets · 2025Optimized Marketing Mix Increases Visitor Revisit Potential by 25%
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Asymmetric Information Drives Strategic Contract Design Between Manufacturers and Retailers
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Pink, 48-58g eggs are preferred by 65% of Chinese consumers, driving functional egg market potential.
- Resource Management · 2023Smaller activated carbon particles enhance p-Nitrophenol adsorption efficiency in wastewater treatment.
- Innovation & Design · 2023Societal Digital Transformation Requires Interconnected Design Principles for Scalability and Flexibility
- Innovation & Markets · 2024AI-driven content and polemics will dominate social media marketing mixes in 2024
- Classic Design · 2023Modern Architecture's 'Form Follows Function' Principle Impacts Energy Performance
- Innovation & Markets · 2024Ethical Generative AI Integration in Marketing Enhances Brand Trust and Consumer Loyalty
- Innovation & Markets · 2024Young Consumers' Boycotts Driven by More Than Religion in Emerging Markets
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Brand Experience Drives Consumer Love in Regulated Industries
- Sustainability · 2023Sustainable Tourist Behavior Lags Behind Broader Sustainability Research
- Resource Management · 2024Renewable Energy Integration in Manufacturing Cuts Operational Costs and Carbon Footprint
- Commercial Production · 2023Integrating Lean and Green Manufacturing Boosts Operational Performance
- Innovation & Markets · 2024Consumer segmentation for functional foods is driven by socio-demographics and product knowledge
- Commercial Production · 2023Lean Manufacturing Principles Enhance Agricultural Efficiency and Reduce Waste
- Innovation & Design · 2025Flexible Sensors Enhance Wearable Device Comfort and Functionality
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Framing AI as a 'Facilitator' Boosts Consumer Acceptance by Reducing Perceived Identity Threat
- Commercial Production · 2024Lean implementation reduces waste and boosts productivity by up to 20% in diverse sectors.
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Government Subsidies and Consumer Preference Accelerate New Energy Vehicle Market Penetration
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Consumer Trust in Digitalization is Driven by Data Privacy and Security Practices
- Innovation & Markets · 2024Darker, Redder Juices Drive Consumer Preference in Health Beverages
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Consumer-Centricity Drives Market Demand: Shifting Power from Producers to Consumers
- Innovation & Design · 2022Hybrid conductive inks enhance wearable electronics by overcoming graphene limitations
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Support Vector Machines achieve 96% accuracy in customer segmentation
- Sustainability · 2023Biomimicry in Polymer Fiber Design Enhances Material Performance and Sustainability
- Innovation & Markets · 2023Brand identity amplifies sustainable social media impact in fashion