International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Knowledge in Design and Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Design Research:
The journal focuses on research that integrates insights and methodologies from various fields, including engineering, psychology, and business, to foster innovation in design. - User-Centered Design Approaches:
A significant emphasis is placed on user-centered methodologies in design processes, ensuring that the needs and experiences of end-users are central to innovation efforts. - Sustainability in Design:
The journal highlights the importance of sustainability, exploring how design practices can contribute to sustainable development and circular economy principles. - Technological Integration in Design:
Research on the impact of emerging technologies, such as AI, VR, and generative design tools, on the design process and creativity is a core focus area. - Creativity Assessment and Management:
The journal investigates various frameworks and tools for assessing and managing creativity within design contexts, aiming to improve creative outcomes in practice. - Cultural and Social Contexts of Design:
Exploration of how cultural, social, and environmental factors influence design creativity and innovation is a recurring theme in the journal.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of AI on Design Creativity:
Recent studies are emphasizing the role of AI and machine learning in enhancing human creativity and ideation processes, reflecting the growing integration of technology in design. - Collaborative and Co-Design Practices:
There is a rising trend in research exploring collaborative design methodologies, particularly in community-based projects and interdisciplinary teams, showcasing the importance of collective creativity. - Sustainability and Circular Design:
Research focusing on sustainability-oriented design practices, including circular economy principles, is gaining traction, highlighting the need for environmentally responsible innovation. - Psychological and Emotional Factors in Design:
Emerging studies are increasingly examining the psychological aspects of creativity and the influence of emotional states on design outcomes, shedding light on the human factors in design processes. - Generative Design Tools and Techniques:
The application of generative design tools is becoming a prominent theme, with research exploring how these technologies can foster creativity and innovation in product design.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Design Methods:
There is a noticeable decline in publications focusing solely on traditional design methodologies, such as manual sketching or basic CAD processes, as newer technologies and approaches gain traction. - Static Design Processes:
Research that emphasizes static or linear design processes is becoming less prevalent, with more emphasis on dynamic and iterative methodologies that incorporate feedback and adaptability. - Narrowly Focused Case Studies:
While case studies remain important, there is a shift away from narrowly focused case studies that do not integrate broader theoretical frameworks or interdisciplinary insights. - Design Education in Isolation:
Topics addressing design education without a connection to industry practices or real-world applications are appearing less frequently, indicating a preference for more integrative approaches. - Historical Perspectives on Design:
Explorations of historical design practices or retrospective analyses are declining, as the journal pivots towards more contemporary and forward-thinking design challenges.
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