Trends In Design Research Articles

A LETTER FROM SPECIAL EDITION EDITOR IN CHIEF - DR. JITENDRA SHARMA

The Faculty of Design and Arts (FDA), Poornima University, Jaipur in association with Adelaide Central School of Arts, Australia and Indian Institute of Craft and Design, Jaipur has successfully organised a Two-Day International Conference on "“ICETDA’23” International Conference on Emerging Trends in Design and Arts " on the 7th and 8th of April’ 2023. About 24 universities/ colleges participated in the conference, and a total of 81 papers were finalized for the final presentation. In this conference, renowned distinguished keynote speakers, Dr. Toolika Gupta, (Alliance Franciase de) from Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur, Prof. Achia Anzi from O.P. Jindal University, Prof. Bhagav Mistry, Dean- Design Culture, ARCH college of Design from Jaipur, Dr. Daniel Connel from Adelaide Central School of Arts, Australia, Dr. Mahesh Singh from Banaras Hindu University, Prof. Meenakshi Singh from IICD, Jaipur, Dr. Rena Mehta from IICD, Jaipur, Dr. Kingshuk Mukherjee from IICD, Jaipur, Dr. Dushyant Dave from Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh from Chitkara University, Chandigarh, gave their valuable insights and discussed about the latest issues in the domain. The presentation sessions were chaired by prominent resource persons from various colleges in India. The conference's main objective was to encourage scholars to have an insight into the different areas and exchange of ideas among inter disciplinary research areas of Design and Arts. Among the Few papers received, Few papers related to scope were selected to be published in the UGC Care-Listed Journal "ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts" as a special issue titled "International Conference on Emerging Trends in Design & Arts". I express my sincere thanks to the publisher of Granthaalayah Publications for his/her noble partnership with the institution to motivate researchers with due recognition. The Faculty of Design and Arts (FDA), Poornima University looks forward to take this partnership to the next level with substantial research contributions to promote art and design forms in particular.Sincerely,Dr. Jitendra Sharma

EMERGING DESIGN TRENDS IN SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON BUSINESS EFFICIENCY AND GROWTH IN INDIA

Until the late 1990s, business was not accustomed to radio, newspapers, or television. However, the media revolution began in 2000 with the birth of social media. Like other forms of media, social networks are a means of communication. However, it provides more social interaction using highly available and scalable methods. Customers and businesses alike can benefit from social media. The effectiveness of social media marketing strategies heavily relies on the visual designs used in content creation, making it an essential element for businesses to consider.This research paper explores the impact of emerging design trends in social media on business efficiency and growth in India. Social media has become an integral part of the marketing strategy for businesses of all sizes in India. With the rise of new technologies, social media platforms are constantly evolving, and design trends are emerging to keep up with the changing needs and preferences of users. This research paper aims to analyze the impact of these emerging design trends on the efficiency and growth of businesses in India. The research methodology involves a systematic review of existing literature, followed by qualitative research using case studies and interviews with industry experts. The findings suggest that businesses that adopt emerging design trends in social media can achieve higher levels of engagement, increased brand awareness, and improved customer loyalty, leading to greater efficiency and growth. The paper concludes with recommendations for businesses in India to incorporate emerging design trends in their social media strategy to enhance their efficiency and growth in the competitive market.Some of the emerging design trends that have been identified and analyzed in this research paper include the use of video content, interactive features, user-generated content, and personalized marketing. These trends have been found to have a significant impact on user engagement and brand perception, thereby affecting business efficiency and growth.The research findings also indicate that while the adoption of emerging design trends can lead to benefits for businesses, it is essential to consider the target audience and their preferences when implementing these trends. For instance, younger audiences are more likely to engage with video content and interactive features, while older audiences may prefer more traditional forms of marketing. Therefore, businesses need to tailor their social media strategy based on their target audience to achieve maximum benefits.Overall, this research paper highlights the importance of incorporating emerging design trends in social media strategy for businesses in India. As social media continues to evolve, businesses need to stay up-to-date with the latest design trends to remain relevant and competitive in the market. By adopting these trends, businesses can enhance their efficiency and growth, leading to greater success in the long run.

DESIGN ATTRIBUTE PREFERENCES FOR SANTINIKETAN LEATHER BAGS

As a consequence of the retail-globalization through e-commerce platforms and social media, both domestic & international market opportunities have widened many folds for the Santiniketan Leather Bags, but at the same time the market have become intensely competitive with customers having a wide range of options. It is evident that in a highly competitive market, consumer focused product design is considered as a key competitive edge. This research aims to establish the relationship between product design and consumer preferences of Santiniketan leather bags based on various design attributes like silhouette, size, colour, function, and features. The study was conducted in two steps with the first step was to classify the design attributes based on existing product trends and demand collected from diverse sources like retailers, designers, artists, and manufacturers. Designs of the bags were thereafter sectioned into several benchmarking factors based on various attributes of design and variants of the same. In the second step, a descriptive cross-sectional consumer survey was performed to understand the consumer’s criteria of preferences. The outcome of the survey indicates clear inadequacy in the present design compositions of Santiniketan leather bags in the context of design trend and consumer preferences. The study concluded with proposing a preferential matrix for the stakeholders to design new bags meeting customers’ perception. This study is the first of its kind to explore consumer preferences for new product development in Santiniketan leather bags.

A Passive Decomposition Based Robust Synchronous Motion Control of Multi-Motors and Experimental Verification.

Recently, with the trend of redundancy design, the importance of synchronous motion control of multiple motors has been emphasized in various fields such as automotive, construction, and industrial engineering. Therefore, this paper proposed a novel passive decomposition-based robust synchronous control strategy for a multi-motor system, guaranteeing that both the tracking error of each motor and the synchronous error between motors are ultimately and synchronously bounded, even under the presence of parametric uncertainty and unstructured external disturbance. Specifically, a passive decomposition is used to obtain the locked and shape systems from the original system, and then a sliding mode control system along with robust compensations is designed for each decomposed system to achieve the precise synchronous motion control of the n number of motors. Here, the controller for the locked system reduces the tracking errors of motors for a given desired trajectory, while the controller for the shaped system decreases the synchronous errors between motors. Furthermore, the control system is generally and conveniently formulated to adopt the arbitrary n number of motors that must track a given desired trajectory and be synchronized. Compared to other related studies, this work especially focused on increasing the robustness of the entire system using both high-order sliding mode control and two separate compensation terms for model uncertainty and unstructured external disturbance. Finally, to validate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronous control strategy, the extensive experimental studies on two/three/four-geared BLDC motors with a high dead-zone effect were conducted, and we also compared the synchronous control performance of the proposed control strategy with the other representative control approaches, a master-slave control scheme and an independent one to address the superiority of the proposed control system. Regardless of the number of motors, due to the robustness of the control system, it is found that the proposed control ensures the tracking and synchronous errors are less than 1 degree for the sine-wave trajectory while it guarantees that the errors are below 1.5 degree for the trapezoidal trajectory. This control approach can be widely and generally applied to the multiple motor control required in various engineering fields.

A Review of Electric Vehicle Auxiliary Power Modules: Challenges, Topologies, and Future Trends

The auxiliary power module (APM) is a vital component in electric vehicles (EVs) that enables efficient power transfer from the traction battery to low-voltage electrical loads and the 12-V battery. As the EV industry continues to evolve, APM design is facing increasingly stringent challenges, including the need for higher power ratings, higher voltage ranges, higher reliability, and higher power density, with a continued need for efficient operation. However, there is a lack of literature that comprehensively reviews recent APM topologies based on these evolving requirements. This paper fills this research gap by comprehensively reviewing current APM topologies from both academia and industry, including unidirectional and bidirectional topologies, single-stage and two-stage topologies, and multifunctional topologies. Furthermore, this paper explores several potential future trends for APM design and development.

Implications of Working from Home for the Design of Healthy Work Environments in the Post-Pandemic City

Remote work in cities is growing in popularity, fuelled by ongoing technological advances, the globalized knowledge economy, changing lifestyle preferences, the need to empower individuals, and – more recently – the eff ects of COVID-19. Social distancing measures introduced during the pandemic have inadvertently shown that a substantial proportion of work can be done from home or from third spaces such as co-working spaces. This paper off ers a critical appraisal of the implications of this trend for neighbourhood planning and workplace design. The appraisal is in three parts. First, to set the scene, we review recent scholarship on changing work practices in the post-pandemic city. Second, we offer a summative account based on empirical data from a survey conducted by the City of Gold Coast in Australia. This survey explored the spatial distribution of remote, nomadic, and home-based workers in cities in order to discover certain socio-economic, design and built environment features that relate to this distribution. This illustrates the impact that an uptake of home-based work has for urban planning and community design. Third, we look at some of the working from home implications for career progression and productivity, as well as physical and mental health. Based on perspectives from architectural science, environmental psychology and design, this part of the paper employs human-building interaction design scholarship to argue for the design of healthy work environments – both at home and in neighbourhoods – that increase productivity, reduce sick days, and yield be er health outcomes for the home-based workforce.

Current trend of lattice structures designed and analysis for porous hip implants: A short review

Current hip implant materials are substantially more rigid, which can result in a phenomenon known as stress shielding. The mismatch between the stiffness of the hip implant and the surrounding bone might cause the implant to be overloaded, resulting in bone resorption, bone fracture, and revision surgery. Consequently, porous lattice structures in hip implants are employed to address the aforementioned issues. This article discusses the most recent hip implant lattice design trends. The analysis of lattice structures using finite element analysis (FEA) is also included in the review. In conclusion, lattice structure design is a promising method that can reduce stress shielding, reduce weight, and improve osseointegration.

The Influence and Significance of Pop Style on Modern Design

Among the contemporary art trends, one of the most noteworthy is the postmodernist design trend. This design trend has been popular since the 1970s and has developed based on high-tech and the information revolution at the end of the 20th century. It is also one of the most influential design activities in the history of contemporary art and design. During this period, the rise of pop style was particularly prominent, And it has sparked a distinct artistic trend within a certain range. Strictly speaking, pop design is the beginning of postmodernism. This article will provide a detailed description of the British pop design movement and explore its impact on modern clothing design and interior design, in order to draw conclusions. This conclusion can provide new ideas and concepts for modern design creation.

A Survey of Accelerating Parallel Sparse Linear Algebra

Sparse linear algebra includes the fundamental and important operations in various large-scale scientific computing and real-world applications. There exists performance bottleneck for sparse linear algebra since it mainly contains the memory-bound computations with low arithmetic intensity. How to improve its performance has increasingly become a focus of research efforts. Using parallel computing techniques to accelerate sparse linear algebra is currently the most popular method, while facing various challenges, e.g., large-scale data brings difficulties in storage, and the sparsity of data leads to irregular memory accesses and parallel load imbalance. Therefore, this article provides a comprehensive overview on acceleration of sparse linear algebra operations using parallel computing platforms, where we focus on four main classifications: sparse matrix-vector multiplication (SpMV), sparse matrix-sparse vector multiplication (SpMSpV), sparse general matrix-matrix multiplication (SpGEMM), and sparse tensor algebra. The takeaways from this article include the following: understanding the challenges of accelerating linear sparse algebra on various hardware platforms; understanding how structured data sparsity can improve storage efficiency; understanding how to optimize parallel load balance; understanding how to improve the efficiency of memory accesses; understanding how do the adaptive frameworks automatically select the optimal algorithms; and understanding recent design trends for acceleration of parallel sparse linear algebra.

Experimental Investigation of Monotonic and Cyclic Behaviour of High-Performance Steels

As a new trend in modern structural design, the high-performance steels are increasingly used in steel structures, due to their superior mechanical properties, which could have decisive impact on the resistance and deformation capacity of structural components. High-performance steels include stainless and high-strength steels. The higher proof stress of the high-strength steels allows using thinner sections and material economy for those structural elements that do not experience stability problems. Austenitic stainless steel shows a series of advantages, including low maintenance costs and an excellent toughness at low temperatures. But the main characteristic which matters especially in seismic design, is the higher ductility, larger strain hardening and elongation at fracture in comparison with carbon steels. In this paper, the analysis of the behaviour of 1.4404 austenitic stainless steel and of S690 high-strength steel, in comparison with a reference S235 mild carbon steel is presented. This paper presents the assessment of the monotonic and cyclic performance of these steel grades, as well as the failure pattern, in order to assess the potential use in structural applications.

Ni2+ and Cu2+ complexes of N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-N-mesityl formamidine dithiocarbamate structural and functional properties as CYP3A4 potential substrates

Metal compounds continued to attract diverse applications due to their malleability in several capacities. In this study, we present our findings on the crystal structures and functional properties of Ni2+ and Cu2+ complexes of N'-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-N-mesitylformamidine dithiocarbamate (L) comprising [Ni-(L)2] (1) and [Cu-(L)2] (2) with a four-coordinate metal center. We established the two complex structures through 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), elemental, and single-crystal X-ray analysis. The analyses showed that the two complexes are isomorphous, having P21/c as a space group and a unit-cell similarity index (π) of 0.002. The two complexes conform to a distorted square planar geometry around the metal centers. The calculated and experimental data, including bond lengths, angles, and NMR values, are similar. Hirshfeld surface analysis revealed the variational contribution of the different types of intermolecular contacts driven by the crystal lattice of the two solvated complexes. Our knowledge of the potential biological implication of these structures enabled us to probe the compounds as prospective CYP3A4 inhibitors. This approach mimics current trends in pharmaceutical design and biomedicine by incorporating potentially active molecules into various media to predict their biological efficacies. The simulations show appreciable binding of compounds 1 and 2 to CYP3A4 with average interaction energies of –97 and –87 kcal/mol, respectively. The protein attains at least five conformational states in the three studied models using a Gaussian Mixture Model-based clustering and free energy prediction. Electric field analysis shows the crucial residues to substrate binding at the active site, enabling CYP3A4 structure to function prediction. The predicted inhibition with these Ni2+ and Cu2+ complexes indicates that CYP3A4 overexpression in a diseased state like cancer would reduce, thereby increasing the chemotherapeutic compounds' shelf-lives for adsorption. This multidimensional study addresses various aspects of molecular metal electronics, including their application as substrate-mimicking inhibitors. The outcome would enable further research on bio-metal compounds of critical potential.

Identifying Design Trends in Mass Housing Development

Identifying Design Trends in Mass Housing Development

A New Approach in Daylighting Design for Buildings

Daylighting is a future building design trend, subjected to all the global energy efficiency standards, but its design still largely depends on the architect and it is difficult for electrical engineers to precisely quantify the energy efficiency of the solution. This study presents an innovative integration process of design and simulation, rooted in the parameters of existing standards and regulations, and leveraging architectural design and simulation software tools. Within this novel integrated design methodology, the peripheral zones of the building envelope and the central core areas of the structure are discretely conceptualized and designed. Daylight intensity in the building envelope’s peripheral zones is calculated based on the average daylight factor and the building’s optimized window-to-wall ratio. In contrast, the central core areas are designed to attract daylight from open spaces on the roof, roof structure, reflective roofs, and clerestories. A building energy performance simulation tool is utilized to validate the energy efficiency of these new design techniques. This fresh approach is tested on a complex pilot-scale building in Nhon Trach, Dong Nai, Vietnam, to evaluate the method’s feasibility and scientific soundness. The simulation results corroborate the accuracy of the proposed approach in quantifying the efficiency of reducing a building’s lighting system energy consumption by 34%, equivalent to an annual CO2 saving of over 4,000 tons. Through the proposed daylighting design, an approximate 7% increase incurs in total initial investment, promising substantial profitable returns.

Analysis of interaction function of modern graphic design based on technical-aided design

This study employs a comprehensive methodology that involves a thorough review of the existing literature and case studies to understand the current state and trends in modern graphic design. It then delves into technical-aided design tools that graphic designers widely used to create interactive designs. The methodology also encompasses empirical analysis that entails conducting surveys and interviews with industry professionals and design experts. It seeks to identify the key elements and techniques that contribute to effective interaction design and discusses the importance of considering the user experience in the design process. Ultimately, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of graphic design and its intersection with technology. Aim: This article aims to improve the knowledge of modern graphic design and propose new ideas for graphic design by exploring the interaction function of modern graphic design based on technical-aided design software. Evaluation tool: The analysis is assessed using the Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Multivariable Logistic Regression, and Chi-Square tests. Results: The interaction of modern graphic design with technically aided design was examined, and it was found to improve modern graphic design significantly.

Diversity data in oncology electronic data capture and database design: A global overview, gap analysis and recommendations for industry from the imCORE network, a worldwide research network designed to connect members in an open environment of shared information, expertise, and decisions.

101 Background: The importance of enrolling diverse and inclusive patient populations in clinical trials has never been more critical however the implementation of measures to ensure inclusive clinical trials remains inconsistent and challenging industry wide. One key mechanism for tracking diversity in clinical trials is the database design of patient demographic classifications. Methods: In this paper we utilize the global reach of the imCORE network to explore the current trends in clinical trial database design for demographic data. We collect and review data on the design of electronic database systems from a diversity of sources including Roche Genentech clinical trial database frameworks and databases at our imCORE sites. We then provide a global electronic database demographic data classification overview and gap analysis. Results: Findings related to electronic database design, demographic data collection process, barriers to capturing diversity and demographic data are presented. Conclusions: Based on our findings we make recommendations from the site and sponsor perspective for an improved future state of electronic demographic diversity data collection in clinical trials with the goal of ultimately leading to meaningful change toward fully inclusive and equitable clinical trials.

R을 활용한 생태적 도시환경디자인 국외 연구동향 분석

This study aims to draw implications for future domestic ecological urban environment design research by analyzing trends in ecological urban environment design and international academic research, and bibliographic information analysis and keyword network analysis were conducted using the R program. As a result of the research, empirical research focused on problem solving was the main focus, the topic was changing to the ecological service system of the city, and the paradigm shift of ecological urban environment design, such as the need for cooperative research between countries, was identified. And based on this result, the direction of future follow-up research was prospected.

Up on the roof: a review of design, construction, and technology trends in vertical extensions

New spaces to accommodate growing urban populations should be created in a way that also reduces building lifecycle carbon emissions. In this context, the vertical extension (VE) has emerged as a novel building typology that can increase space in cities through the construction of additional floor area atop existing base buildings. This paper presents a review of 172 VE projects worldwide to provide an understanding of their design and construction trends, and to classify the technologies applied. Results show that VE construction has accelerated significantly over the past decade. Although most VEs consist of only small vertical additions, often one to two storeys, higher VEs can be built with innovative structural strategies and lightweight materials. Industrial buildings are often found to provide significant opportunities for VE due to their higher structural capacity. By comparing the characteristics and design of VEs, typologies based on architectural, structural, and construction technologies are presented.

Design, Synthesis, Application and Research Progress of Fluorescent Probes.

Fluorescent probes are sensitive, selective, nontoxic in detection and thus provided a new solution in biomedical, environmental monitoring, and food safety. In order to expand the application of fluorescent probes in various fields, the paper discusses the design, synthesis, and characterization of fluorescent probes, explores new design and development trends of fluorescent probes in various fields, and improves the performance and applicability of fluorescent probes by using new materials and technologies to meet the evolving demands of molecular detection in various fields.

Design thinking enabling innovation: a literature review

Innovation is fuel for the sustainability and competitive advantage of an organization. Practitioners have proposed several tools to promote innovation in an organization. The design thinking framework is one approach for problem-solving that can lead to innovations. Some industries have already matured in practicing the design thinking approach, while others are in the nascent stage and still exploring the benefits of creating more innovations. This article puts forwards a systematic literature review followed by a bibliometric analysis on adoption of a design thinking approach for fueling innovation and solving complex problems in different domains. The present study also gives an overview of the penetration of the design thinking approach in various industries and domains. The literature review reveals that design thinking is practiced in almost all industry segments, with more evidence in education and healthcare and an upward trend in user-centered design and complex problem-solving.

Analysis of Design Concepts: A Comparative Study of Pre- And Post- 2000 Printed Fabrics of Textile Printing Companies in Ghana

Purpose: The paper aims to analyze and compare the design concepts in printed fabrics between the pre- and post-2000 periods in Ghana. By examining the changes in design trends, techniques, and motifs, the study also aims to identify the factors that have influenced the evolution of printed fabric designs over time. Methods: This research adopts a concurrent embedded mixed method design, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Primary data is collected through interviews with textile designers, manufacturers, and industry experts. A comprehensive analysis of printed fabric samples from pre- and post-2000 periods is conducted. The data collected is then analyzed using thematic analysis and statistical techniques. Findings: This research provides insights into the changes in design concepts in the printed fabric industry in Ghana. The study reveals shifts in design trends, such as the adoption of digital printing techniques, the incorporation of contemporary motifs, and the influence of global fashion trends. Research Limitation/Implications: The study's limitations include small sample size, limited representation of Ghana's textile printing industry's diverse design concepts, and insufficient exploration of production processes or market dynamics. Practical Implication: Research highlights design changes in Ghanaian textiles, enabling designers to create innovative, marketable printed fabrics and manufacturers to adapt production processes. Social Implication: The textile printing industry in Ghana significantly impacts cultural identity and economic development. Originality/Value: This research adds value to the existing literature on the textile printing industry by comprehensively analysing the design concepts in printed fabrics in Ghana.