All design research studies — page 96
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 · 2017Low-level automation may initially degrade traffic flow by up to 10%
- Human Factors · 2018Leg-controlled robotic arms enhance human capabilities through body remapping
- Human Factors · 2017Mobile Cognition: Bridging Lab Findings to Real-World Behavior
- Human Factors · 2019Work Redesign Boosts Individual Performance Through Motivation and Learning
- Human Factors · 2017Voluntary Work Technology Use Blurs Boundaries, Impacts Well-being
- Human Factors · 2018Virtual reality and haptic feedback enhance forearm rehabilitation effectiveness
- Human Factors · 2019Wearable IMUs and EMG Sensors Accurately Quantify Shoulder Joint Demands in Workplace Assessments
- Innovation & Design · 2020Design Knowledge Accumulation: Building on Past Successes for Future Innovation
- Human Factors · 2017Cyclic tensile strain accelerates tenogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by 25%
- Human Factors · 2020Spider silk's superior tensile strength and elasticity offer a biomimetic model for high-performance textiles.
- User-Centred Design · 2018Standardizing Self-Paced Reading for Enhanced L2 User Comprehension
- Human Factors · 2016Independent finger flexion/extension is secondary to abduction/adduction for grasping with an opposable thumb.
- Innovation & Design · 2019SmartTags: Printed Sensors Enhance Product Lifecycle Tracking for Circular Economy
- Classic Design · 2016Visual narratives can convey multiple moments in time, transcending static representation.
- Classic Design · 2015Nationalism's reliance on linguistic cohesion shapes collective identity
- Classic Design · 2020Urban Design's Historical Roots in Public Health Demand Renewed Integration
- Classic Design · 2019Karst landscapes offer unique design opportunities for resilient and context-specific infrastructure.
- Sustainability · 2018Coastal flood hazard mapping for the Ebro Delta under climate change scenarios
- Classic Design · 2020Tangential View Metrics Quantify Visual Pollution from Outdoor Advertisements
- Classic Design · 2020Urban Composition: Transforming Dispersed Elements into a Coherent Cityscape
- Innovation & Design · 2020Nature-Inspired Algorithms Enhance Design Optimization by 25%
- Human Factors · 2020Children with Learning Disorders exhibit distinct neural patterns during working memory tasks.
- Classic Design · 2016Saliency Distribution in Cropped Images Influences Aesthetic Preference
- Classic Design · 2017Dialectical Opposition in Form: A Framework for Understanding Complex Design Aesthetics
- User-Centred Design · 2015UDL principles enhance learning for all students by designing for variability
- Classic Design · 2018Traditional pottery techniques offer insights into enduring design principles
- Innovation & Design · 2015Networked movements struggle to translate theoretical 'multitude' into tangible action.
- Classic Design · 2018Architectural Form as Social Narrative: Decoding Cultural Meaning in Space
- Innovation & Design · 2018Codirected Learning Fuels Idea Generation in SMEs Through Participative Dialogue
- Classic Design · 2018Typological Transformation: A Dialectical Approach to Architectural Form
- Human Factors · 2017Muscle Energetics Dictate Running Economy: A Foundational Principle
- Human Factors · 2018Personalized UV Dosimeters Adapt to Skin Phototype for Tailored Sun Protection
- Human Factors · 2017Barn layout significantly impacts robotic milking efficiency and cow well-being.
- Classic Design · 2020Functional Hydrograph Classification Reveals Five Distinct Streamflow Regimes in the US
- Classic Design · 2019Extreme Longevity Data Requires Rigorous Validation to Avoid Misinterpreting Mortality Trends
- Resource Management · 2016Wood product substitution can displace up to 0.89 tC per tC of bioenergy used.
- User-Centred Design · 20203D Virtual Try-On Increases Average Sales by 13% and Reduces Returns by 27%
- Sustainability · 2018Ecosystem Service Hotspots Mismatch Current Land Management Strategies
- Resource Management · 2019Rooftop Greenhouses Can Increase Food Production by 35% in Urban Social Housing Neighborhoods
- Resource Management · 2017Black Polyethylene and Grass Mulch Accelerate Garlic Growth by 10-15%
- Human Factors · 2016Facial Morphology: Genetic Factors Account for Over 70% of Variation in Key Features
- Classic Design · 2018Algorithmic generation of aesthetically pleasing designs can be guided by quantifiable beauty metrics.
- User-Centred Design · 2020Museum environments can evoke fascination and restorative experiences for children.
- Innovation & Design · 2020Instagram's 'Digital Nomad' Aesthetic Fuels Neoliberalism and Globalized Gentrification
- Classic Design · 20193D Reconstruction of Calligraphy Captures 'The Power of Beauty' in Stroke Geometry
- User-Centred Design · 2020Exhibition design significantly impacts art engagement and label comprehension
- User-Centred Design · 2017Museum selfies are a form of identity work, not just narcissism.
- User-Centred Design · 2016Computational thinking integration in science learning presents unique student challenges
- Final Production · 2020Galvanization embrittlement in spot welding reduces material integrity by up to 80%
- Final Production · 2020Laser welding of Nylon-6.6 to Aluminum forms chemical bonds via native oxide layer
- Final Production · 2020Cold Spraying Enhances Aircraft Part Durability and Repair Capabilities
- Final Production · 2020Nanometer-thin polymer brushes enable robust adhesion between dissimilar materials
- Final Production · 2020Optimized FRP Splice Connections Enhance Modular Building Structural Integrity
- Final Production · 2020Composite aircraft repair patch configurations significantly impact structural integrity under load.
- Final Production · 2020Covalent Adaptable Networks (CANs) Enable Recyclable and Reshapable High-Performance Polymers
- Final Production · 2020Optimizing Aluminum-PLA Adhesion in Additive Manufacturing via Substrate Temperature and Layer Height
- Final Production · 2020Fluted Pin Design Enhances Al-CFRP Joint Strength by 13%
- Final Production · 2020Interpenetrating Polymer Networks Enhance Epoxy Composite Toughness by 50%
- Final Production · 2020Fusible Threads Seal Needle Holes, Enhancing Seam Waterproofness
- Final Production · 2020Interlocking Features Enhance Hybrid Metal-Composite Joint Strength and Energy Absorption by up to 120%
- Final Production · 2020Hexagonal Boron Nitride Enhances Thermal Conductivity and Lubrication in Composite Materials
- Final Production · 2023Personalized 3D Printed Tantalum Prostheses Restore Carpal Function to Near-Natural Levels
- Resource Management · 2023Biosurfactant-Iron Nanoparticle System Recovers 90%+ Heavy Metals from Industrial Sludge
- Final Production · 2023Waste Vegetable Oil and Agricultural Ash Enhance Bitumen Performance in Pavements
- Final Production · 20235D Printing: Embedding Intelligence into Fabricated Structures
- Final Production · 2023Artistic Patinas Offer Limited Corrosion Protection on Bronze
- Final Production · 202310-MDP Adhesives Enhance Composite Bond Strength, But Aging Reduces Durability
- Resource Management · 2023Alginate-modified nanocomposite achieves 95.58% mercury removal from wastewater
- Resource Management · 2023Automated Green Structure Design Enhances Urban Microclimates and Human Health
- Final Production · 2023PVD Coating Optimization Enhances Ti6Al4V Wear Resistance by Up to 30%
- Resource Management · 2023Cardboard as a Sustainable Building Material: A Circular Economy Approach
- Resource Management · 2023Shifting Consumption Patterns Drove Price Index Evolution Over 800 Years
- Final Production · 2023Bamboo scrimber offers superior compressive strength and ductility compared to traditional timber.
- Final Production · 2023Technical and economic efficiency in hardwood furniture production is influenced by firm size, labor, and fixed assets.
- Resource Management · 2023Economic and legislative barriers hinder CDW recovery despite high targets
- Final Production · 2023GFRP dowels enhance mortise and tenon joint strength by up to 20% compared to steel or wood
- Resource Management · 2023Energy Efficiency is Key to Manufacturing Productivity Post-Crisis
- Resource Management · 2023Recycled and Bio-Based Filaments Unlock Sustainable 3D Printing in Emerging Markets
- Resource Management · 2023Plastic Contamination in Fish Gut: A Growing Concern for Marine Ecosystems
- Final Production · 2023Optimizing Hybrid Composite Machining: Ultrasonic Methods Enhance Hole Quality and Reduce Costs
- Resource Management · 2023Unregistered Small Forest Enterprises Undermine Sustainable Timber Harvesting in Ghana
- Final Production · 2023Optimizing Geopolymer Concrete for Enhanced Strength and Durability
- Final Production · 2022Fabric-based capacitive pressure sensors achieve 400 kPa range with optimized CNT composites
- Resource Management · 2022Recycled Carbon Fiber Enhances Photocatalytic Efficiency in Sustainable Water Purification
- Final Production · 20233D-Printed Modular Microfluidic System Achieves Wide-Range Fe(III) Colorimetric Detection
- Final Production · 2022Jacquard Processing Enables Programmable, Large-Area Textile Pressure Sensors
- Final Production · 2023Optimized Layer Thicknesses Boost Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency to 29%
- Final Production · 2023Hydroxyapatite formation on PVA/TiO2 membranes enhanced by rutile phase TiO2 and 3-week SBF immersion
- Final Production · 2022Brass Nanoparticle Finishing Enhances Non-Woven Fabric Biocidal Properties
- Modelling · 2022R-vine Copulas Accurately Model Fiber Curvature and Torsion
- Resource Management · 2023Incorporating Recycled Materials Enhances Sustainability in Civil Engineering Composites
- Final Production · 2023Atomistic Simulation Reveals C-S-H Nucleation Pathway for Enhanced Cement Properties
- Innovation & Design · 2023Four distinct commercialisation patterns for traditional industries
- Final Production · 2023High-temperature exposure can degrade lithium-ceramic strength by 20-30%
- Final Production · 2022Denim's Surface Roughness Dictates Thermal Comfort and Tactile Properties
- Final Production · 2022Recycled Hemp Fibers Achieve Superior Tensile Strength and Abrasion Resistance
- Resource Management · 2022Reclaiming Value from End-of-Use Cotton Textiles Through Novel Fabric Development
- Final Production · 2023Microwave Plasma Deposition Enhances X-ray Attenuation of CFRP Composites
- Final Production · 2022Antiviral Nanocoatings Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Surface Transmission
- Final Production · 2022Airlaid composite nonwovens enhance menstrual fluid diffusion in sanitary napkins, outperforming traditional core designs.