designdex.org
Design smarter, backed by research.
DesignDex is a free design research platform that turns scattered academic research into practical knowledge for designers. Instead of simply collecting papers, DesignDex connects research to real-world design by extracting key findings, implications, advantages, limitations, and potential applications. It helps designers move from “what does the research say?” to “how can I actually use this in my design?”
Features
Search a growing database of design-relevant research
Clear, accessible summaries of academic studies
Practical design implications from research findings
Pros, cons, limitations, and considerations
Links research directly to real-world design implementation
Explore related studies and interconnected design topics
Covers ergonomics, materials, sustainability, UX, accessibility, human factors and more
Free and accessible to students, designers and researchers
Use Cases
Finding credible evidence to support design decisions
Researching ideas before starting a new design project
Discovering solutions to specific design problems
Supporting school, university and portfolio projects
Turning academic findings into actionable design requirements
Comparing materials, approaches and design strategies
Exploring unfamiliar areas of design quickly
Building stronger, evidence-based justification for design choices
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