Trends In Design Research Articles

Tracing fashion transformations: a comprehensive visual analysis of fashion magazine covers

Abstract This study looks at the differences and changes observed in the visual design of the covers of French editions of women’s fashion magazines over a period of twenty-one years. To this end, the study aims to identify the changes that can be observed over the years in the design of the covers of the magazines Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan. However, the main aim of the study is to analyze how these visual signs on the covers of French magazines are designed “differently” and how these signs create a “difference” in comparison to each other. By analyzing these visual elements, the aim of the study is to show the development of design trends and their impact on the visual communication strategies and brand identities of magazines.

The Role of Environmental Design in Rural Revitalization

This paper provides an in-depth study on the overview of environmental design, the application of environmental design in rural revitalization, the challenges and countermeasures of environmental design in rural revitalization, and case studies. Firstly, this paper gives an overview of environmental design, clarifies the definition, classification and characteristics of environmental design, and introduces the development trend of environmental design. Secondly, this paper discusses the application of environmental design in rural revitalization, including the improvement of rural environment, the promotion of rural economic development, and the inheritance and innovation of rural society and culture. Then, this paper analyzes the challenges faced by environmental design in rural revitalization, such as the limited nature of rural resources, the low participation of rural residents as well as the lack of policy support and professional talents for rural environmental design, and puts forward corresponding countermeasures.

Application of Hybrid Absorptive–Diffusive Panels with Variable Acoustic Characteristics Based on Wooden Overlays Designed Using Third-Degree-of-Freedom Bezier Curves

This manuscript describes the application of novel hybrid acoustic panels with variable acoustic properties that could be used in the design process. Despite the significant growth in the modern acoustic absorbing and diffusing panel sector in recent years, there is still a need for sustainable and original designs that will fit standard interior design trends. The most significant requirement is satisfying the design needs of variable acoustic venues. The availability of acoustic panels with variable properties is minimal, as most designs are based on textiles in the form of rolling banners; therefore, there is no market diversity. The current paper presents an original solution for a novel perforated wooden panel based on third-degree-of-freedom curves. Due to the possibility of exchanging the front panel, the acoustic surface can be varied and adjusted to the room considering different requirements for the acoustic climate, for example, by modifying the attenuation range from low to mid–high frequencies. The novel panels have unique esthetic properties with functional acoustic features regarding sound diffusion and absorption. In this paper, sound absorption and diffusion measurements will be presented for the different variants of the panels, presenting the option to modify the parameters to adjust the panel’s features to the room’s needs. In situ acoustic measurements in a laboratory were conducted to test the variable acoustic panels’ influence on the room’s acoustic parameters, such as T30 and C80. In summary, the advantages of this kind of design will be discussed, alongside the possible impact on modern construction materials’ utilization in architecture.

China's newest design of apartment buildings with modernized façade: A comparative evaluation of its energy performance in five major climate zones

Many studies have indicated that the energy efficiency of residential buildings can greatly mitigate energy shortages and environmental problems. High window-to-wall ratio, flat geometric shape, and open space layout are the key characteristics of apartment buildings with modernized façade (ABMF), and the major design trend dominating China's housing market. This study aims to understand the isolated effects of these three design factors on the energy performance of ABMF in five major climate zones using a parametric performance design method. Three important findings were concluded: 1) the energy use intensity (EUI) of ABMF showed a positive relationship to the window-to-wall ratio in five climate zones. Qingdao in Cold Region (2.12 kWh/m2) and Kunming in Temperate Region (1.04 kWh/m2) exhibited lowest average increase in EUI; 2) the reduction of EUI was twice as much in Kunming than in the other four cities, when the aspect ratio of ABMF changed from 1.75 to 0.95; 3) the ‘exterior-side hall’ was the most energy-efficient layout in the five cities. This study is the first to investigate the energy performance of the newest apartment design and hopefully can attract more studies to explore the suitability of ABMF for the sustainable development of China's housing market.

THE ART OF DESIGN, OPERATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES, RECIPES, SAFETY AND QUALITY OF FEEDS. IX -th session of the International School of Feeds

From July 1 to 6, 2024, with the support of the European Federation of Feed Manufacturers, the European Federation of Food Science and Technology, the Association "Union of Feed Manufacturers of Ukraine", Odesa National University of Technological (ONTU), ProAgro Group of Companies and the "Club of Young Scientists" ONUT held the IX -th session of the International School of Feeds "THE ART OF DESIGN, OPERATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES, RECIPES, SAFETY AND QUALITY OF FEEDS". Despite martial law, air alarms, blackouts and other obstacles, the session took place, and it was successful. The session was attended by scientists and specialists in the field of compound feed production, 3 scientific and project organizations: Interprojekt Gmbh, LLC "S-engineering", GK "Zernova stolitsia", 17 representatives from 8 compound feed enterprises: PrJSC MZVKK, Katerynopilsky elevator, AGROPROGRESS PLUS GRAIN COMPANY, VitagroNutryshyn, Kombifeed, MEGA KORM LLC, Kramar LLC, AGRICON Group, as well as Technik BG Gmbh, JSC ADM Illichivsk, LLC Sok-Trade. The session discussed trends in design, increasing the efficiency of operation and robotization of feed production, features of providing nutrients and biologically active substances, production of feed and regulation of their productive action, trainings in modern scientific laboratories of ONUT.

The Hotel Industry in China: Overview, Observations, and Future Prospects of 5-Star properties within the Chinese hotel industry

This paper examines the evolution of 5-star hotels in China, focusing on the shifting trends in design, services, and customer preferences. The study explores the impact of cultural and generational changes on luxury hotel standards, alongside the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hotel operations and recovery. Using industry data, personal observations, and an analysis of market trends, this research critically discusses the challenges faced by 5-star properties in maintaining uniqueness and high-quality service. The purpose of this study is to assess the status quo of luxury hotels and propose strategies for sustaining innovation and excellence in a rapidly changing hospitality landscape.

Prediction of the Future Trends of Housing Project Development with Modified Delphi Technique

This research was initiated to study the trend of the housing projects in the next ten years (2022-2031), with the applied Modified Delphi Technique. The research was conducted by interviewing five experts with more than ten years of knowledge and experience in design, construction, technology, location, and marketing. The gathered trends were applied to create questionnaires in order to conduct two rounds of surveys to assess the consensus level of ten experts with at least ten years of experience in the real estate industry, according to the consensus analysis method from the Modified Delphi Technique. Thirteen trends were found from the study. There are four design trends: more beautiful façade, soundproof wall, universal design furniture, and universal design house building. In addition, eco-friendly materials and modular construction systems were found to be construction trends while smart home device installation and active air flow technology were found to be technology trends. Regarding the trend of the project location, the projects tend to be located in areas expanding into the suburbs. Finally, four marketing trends were also reported: Virtual Reality utilization in sales presentation, advertising to reach more customers, inviting social media influencers to play a role in reviewing projects, providing credit consulting services and refunding of reservation money if a customer’s loan is not approved. The results of the study provide information to all parties involved in planning strategies and operating a business in developing housing estates in the future.

The “Cognitive” Architectural Design Process and Its Problem with Recent Artificial Intelligence Applications

The connection between cognitive science and the architectural design process reveals significant gaps that limit the full potential of creating effective built environments. A key issue is the insufficient integration of cognitive principles into design workflows. Architects frequently rely on traditional methods and aesthetic considerations without fully understanding how spatial configurations influence human cognition and behavior. While recent AI applications in architecture, such as Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and interactive web and VR presentations, show promising advancements, AI still struggles with complex architectural functions. AI lacks the creativity and imagination inherent in human cognition. It operates based on fixed programming, producing specific outcomes and requiring human oversight to apply insights from one dataset to another. The primary challenge in using AI for architectural design is ensuring minimal design flaws, as replicating human cognitive abilities with AI and various machine learning techniques remains difficult. This research paper aims to explore the relationship between cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and the architectural design process through four main objectives: First, to investigate the integration of AI with current architectural software applications. Second, to examine potential connections between AI and major architectural design trends. Third, to define two frameworks for the Cognitive Architectural Design Process to guide the development of AI systems in architectural design by analyzing key cognitive design theories. Finally, to create a proposed "Architectural Design Process-Cognitive Pilot Map" from an architectural perspective to aid AI programmers in developing architecture design software applications.

НОВЫЕ МЕДИА: ОСНОВНЫЕ ТРЕНДЫ В СОЗДАНИИ КОНТЕНТА И ДИЗАЙНЕ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ СМИ ПРИДНЕСТРОВЬЯ)

The authors analyze the main trends in the development of new media, primarily collaboration with social networks and other Internet platforms that shape the agenda and influence the behavior of the audience through emotions. Other trends include consumer care and the transformation of brands into media. In addition, the paper describes the key principles of the formation and distribution of media content and the main trends of modern media design. Observations have shown that all state and commercial media in Transnistria, as well as press services of ministries and departments, use various modern technologies in their work: they maintain official pages on social networks and instant messengers, and create mobile applications. The trend of creating your own original media projects, using modern design trends, tools for creating and promoting content in various formats, has become current.

Transformation of Methods of Art Objects Using in Interior Design

The aim of the article is to identify and systematise the methods of using art objects in interior design, to analyse their transformation (from traditional to modern methods) with a focus on various aspects of the relationship between the spatial environment and fine art objects. Results. The research has shown that the transformation of the methods of using art objects (from traditional to modern innovative ones) provides endless opportunities for new methods and technologies of interior design with the use of art objects, which creates a harmonious object-spatial environment taking into account modern design trends. The analysis of art objects and the object-spatial environment revealed their interconnection in the following aspects: functional purpose, location conditions, types of fine art, spatial perception, reflection of the interior theme, integration with technology, and compliance with the principles and goals of sustainable development. The scientific novelty lies in the study, systematisation and analysis of the transformation of methods (from traditional to modern) of using art objects in interior design. Conclusions. The use of art objects in the interior is a complex multifunctional process that reflects a modern approach to the use of art works in the object-spatial environment to achieve a high artistic level in interior design. It has been found that art objects in the interior perform various functions, have certain visual forms of embodiment and create a harmonious aesthetic and meaningful space for living and working. In view of the development of the scientific and technological revolution, we see the prospects for further research in the analysis, systematisation and identification of modern methods transformation, including the identification of new aspects of the relationship between art objects and the subject-spatial environment based on the transformation of methods of using art works.

An Evaluative Study to Determine the Extent of Shat Al-Arab Corniche Design Conformity with Active Urban Design Principles

The trend of active urban design appeared in the year 2005, and as a result of the increasing factors encouraging inactivity and lack of physical activity, cities began to move towards active urban design to make physical activity part of daily practices in the urban environment, which supports the health of its residents. The research dealt with the concept of active urban design, its principles, and the most important influences on human behaviour that encourage active practice in the urban environment. Then the history of physical activity in the city of Basra and inherited popular sports was reviewed, then the extent to which the urban development processes that took place in Corniche Shatt Al-Arab Street and the surrounding area were achieved was measured. Due to its historical, social and economic importance and the conclusions that accompanied the measurement process related to the most important obstacles facing the city in its path towards a sustainable urban design that preserves the health of its residents.

Pupillometry is sensitive to speech masking during story listening: A commentary on the critical role of modeling temporal trends

An increase in pupil size is an important index of listening effort, for example, when listening to speech masked by noise. Specifically, the pupil dilates as the signal-to-noise ratio decreases. A growing body of work aims to assess listening effort under naturalistic conditions using continuous speech, such as spoken stories. However, a recent study found that pupil size was sensitive to speech masking only when listening to sentences but not under naturalistic conditions when listening to stories. The pupil typically constricts with increasing time on task during an experimental block or session, and it may be necessary to account for this temporal trend in experimental design and data analysis in paradigms using longer, continuous stimuli. In the current work, we re-analyze the previously published pupil data, taking into account a problematic constraint of randomization and time-on-task, and use the data to outline methodological solutions for accounting for temporal trends in physiological data using linear mixed models. The results show that, in contrast to the previous work, pupil size is indeed sensitive to speech masking even during continuous story listening. Furthermore, accounting for the temporal trend allowed modeling the dynamic changes in the speech masking effect on pupil size over time as the continuous story unfolded. After demonstrating the importance of accounting for temporal trends in the analysis of empirical data, we provide simulations, methodological considerations, and user recommendations for the analysis of temporal trends in experimental data using linear mixed models.

Unlocking Potential: Analyzing the Content, Style, Structure, and Interactivity of Mesonets as Operational Dashboards

Abstract Emergency managers need data and information to make life-saving decisions on behalf of the public. Operational dashboards, if designed appropriately, can provide this information in a central location and reduce cognitive demands during decision-making. Mesonet websites can serve as a type of operational dashboard that has the potential to provide the meteorological data necessary for emergency managers to make decisions. In this study, we use quantitative content analysis to examine the content, style, structure, and interactivity of 18 Mesonet websites from across the contiguous United States. We find that Mesonet websites vary in the type and amount of content they include. For website style, we find that Mesonet websites primarily present their content with maps and data filters. We find that the structure of the website content was consistent across websites. Finally, we find that most Mesonet websites lacked interactivity, or visual feedback, which inhibits ease of use. We discuss extensions for future work. Significance Statement This study captures the content, style, structure, and interactivity of Mesonet websites when they are used as operational dashboards to support weather-related decision-making. Weather dashboards have the potential to support decision-makers of all types during severe weather events by providing all critical information in one place. With this streamlined approach, decision-making is made more efficient, as gathering information from multiple sources is no longer necessary. Mesonet dashboards provide a valuable context to analyze the content, style, and structure of webpages that can be useful for users. Through this work, we hope to identify the design principles and trends present in these dashboards, providing a basis for future research and efforts to improve design, user experience, and accessibility.

친환경 화장품 브랜드의 경험디자인 구성요소 사례 연구

The value of eco-friendliness which has been continuously increasing since the Industrial Revolution and rapid industrial development has reached a major turning point after the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular cosmetics which are products closely related to the body are not simply products applied to the body but can secure a competitive advantage when they satisfy consumers' eco-friendly values and experience elements. Therefore, this study is a study that analyzes eco-friendly cosmetics brands as components of experience design in line with changing consumer needs and the eco-friendly cosmetics brand market. Through prior research we looked into the research trends of eco-friendly cosmetics and experience design and derived experience design components for analyzing eco-friendly cosmetics brand cases. For balanced research the cosmetics brands subject to the case analysis were selected as top brands according to brand reputation big data analysis results and five brands were selected by company size and domestic/overseas. For the analysis a workshop was held with five service experience design experts. The study was conducted by adopting a closed card sorting method that classifies and analyzes the information provided in the five categories of experience design components (Sensory Perception experience, Feeling & Emotions experience, Intellectual Cognition experience, Behavior experience, and Social Relationship experience). Through case analysis it was found that eco-friendly cosmetic brands with high brand reputation and preference have all five components of experience design and meet the needs of consumers. Therefore in order to secure a differentiated competitive advantage for eco-friendly cosmetics brands it is important to establish a strategy that balances the components of experience design and the study is significant in that it can be used as a reference paper when planning eco-friendly cosmetics brands.

다이나믹어포던스와 디지털파라메트릭 융합디자인 연구 - 공기 청정기 홀커버 디자인을 중심으로

This study was inspired by the trend in contemporary production design that is encapsulated by the term “convergence.” Design, technology, and sensibility are extensively integrated into product design, forming a new methodology that enables designers to effectively attract and engage consumers. This methodology uses behavior induction, based on the concept of affordance from cognitive psychology, and a mathematical-function method called digital parametrics to amplify the affordance. This allows designers to focus on logical, mathematical methods and move away from traditional sensitive approaches. This represents the merging of analog and digital technologies and serves as a foundational effort to integrate artificial intelligence into the design field. A new concept for an air-cleaner design was developed by incorporating various functions into the basic pattern design. This parametric concept is expected to find wide application in product design in the future, as user diversity and cultural shifts become even more pronounced.

An Evaluative Study to Determine the Extent of Shat Al-Arab Corniche Design Conformity with Active Urban Design Principles

The trend of active urban design appeared in the year 2005, and as a result of the increasing factors encouraging inactivity and lack of physical activity, cities began to move towards active urban design to make physical activity part of daily practices in the urban environment, which supports the health of its residents. The research dealt with the concept of active urban design, its principles, and the most important influences on human behaviour that encourage active practice in the urban environment. Then the history of physical activity in the city of Basra and inherited popular sports was reviewed, then the extent to which the urban development processes that took place in Corniche Shatt Al-Arab Street and the surrounding area were achieved was measured. Due to its historical, social and economic importance and the conclusions that accompanied the measurement process related to the most important obstacles facing the city in its path towards a sustainable urban design that preserves the health of its residents.

ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMATIZATION OF SOFTWARE INTERFACE DEVELOPMENT METHODS

The goal of this research is to analyze and systematize the methods used in software interface (SI) development, as well as to identify the optimal approaches and technologies for creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. In today's world, software interfaces play a crucial role in facilitating user interaction with software products, making their effective design essential. This study examines various SI design methodologies, including both classical and modern approaches, such as user-centered design (UCD), prototyping, usability testing, and adaptive design. Additionally, it explores principles of user interaction, including cognitive aspects and models of information perception, which contribute to the creation of more efficient and user-friendly interfaces.Special attention is given to contemporary technologies and tools, such as frameworks and libraries for interface development, as well as automation methods and the use of artificial intelligence in the SI design process. The research includes an analysis of successful SI implementations across various industries and reviews the latest trends in interface design. The findings are aimed at providing recommendations for selecting the most appropriate methods and technologies for SI development, depending on the project's specific requirements and the needs of end users.The key conclusions of this study may be valuable to software developers, user experience specialists, and interface designers in improving the quality of user interactions with software products. This work can also serve as a foundation for further research in the field of user interface development and optimization, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in this area.

Low-Grade Glioma Clinical Trials in the United States: A Systematic Review.

Low-grade glioma (LGG) is a malignancy of the central nervous system that is often treatable with surgical resection and chemoradiation. However, despite an initial positive response to standard therapy, most LGG eventually progress to high-grade gliomas which are nearly uniformly fatal. There is a pressing need for more clinical trials and greater clinical trial accessibility to improve the standard of care of LGG to delay or prevent its progression. In this study, we systematically examined the scope and inclusion of clinical trials for LGG based in the United States. This cross-sectional study analyzes trends in trial design and reported demographic data from completed LGG trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov between 2010 to 2023. Inclusion criteria, investigational therapies, primary outcomes, and preliminary results were compared and summarized. A total of 14 trials with 1067 participants were included in the study. Most of the trials were not exclusive to LGGs and 14% had mutation-specific inclusion criteria. To date, two of the trials have led to new FDA-approved treatments. All trials reported age and sex, while only 57% reported race and 43% reported ethnicity. Individuals identifying as Black or African American and Asian or Pacific Islander were statistically underrepresented. Lastly, we investigated the geographic distributions of trial sites across the United States, which demonstrated several coverage gaps in the Rocky Mountain and Southeast regions. These findings suggest specific areas for improvement in LGG clinical trial reporting and accessibility.

From performative to predictive-performative design: A review of current trends in performance-based design and their impact on urbanism

In recent years, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a new paradigm shift in performance-based design, which we will call Predictive-Performative Design (PPD). This paper presents an overview of this new paradigm, as well as the inflection point at which interest among urban designers in this type of model began to emerge, resulting in what we will call Predictive-Performative Urban Design (PPUD). Our discussion of Predictive-Performative Urban Design (PPUD) is based on an extensive literature review and observation of experiences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston and the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Vienna. Finally, this paper examines how this new paradigm shift in performance-based design can change contemporary urban design and planning practices. We also identify research questions for future development in this field.

Formation of Modern Ski Complex

The paper relevance is determined by the growing popularity of active extreme tourism, where ski holidays offer increasing accessibility to ski infrastructure and are supported by the government.Purpose: Identification of design principles and trends in a modern ski complex.Methodology: The analysis of Russian and foreign experience; functional typology of ski complexes; principles of creating modern architecture integrated into the environment; ski resorts in Russia, European countries, Japan and the USA in the 20-21st centuries.Research findings: The historical aspect of the emergence of skiing as a popular tourism is considered herein. Based on the comparative analysis, the principles of designing ski complexes are formulated. The connection between these principles and sustainable architecture is shown. The classification is given to ski complexes. The influence of residence time on functional content is highlighted. The functional planning aspects of design and the influence of architectural and stylistic solutions on them are formulated. The functional planning structure is presented. The dependence of spatial arrangement with the functional planning structure is demonstrated.Practical implications: The results can be used in the design of ski complexes.Originality: The paper studies Russian and foreign experience in design of ski complexes; factors influencing the design in the complex terrain; determines the functional and planning structure and nomenclature of the premises of ski complexes.