She Ji-The Journal of Design Economics and Innovation
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Convergence of Design, Economics, and Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Design Research:
The journal emphasizes research that integrates various disciplines, including social sciences, economics, and design methodologies, to address complex societal challenges. - Sustainability and Social Innovation:
A core area of focus is on sustainable design practices and social innovation, exploring how design can contribute to sustainable development and address social issues. - Design Education and Pedagogy:
The journal publishes works that investigate design education, including pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, and the evolving role of design in educational contexts. - Human-Centered Design:
Research on human-centered design principles and practices is central, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs and experiences in the design process. - Design in Health and Public Policy:
The journal explores the role of design in health and public policy, examining how design can be leveraged to improve health outcomes and public services. - Emerging Technologies and Design:
There is a consistent focus on the relationship between emerging technologies and design, particularly how innovations in technology can impact design processes and outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Design for Sustainability:
There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in design, with an increasing number of papers addressing how design can contribute to environmental sustainability and social equity. - Design Thinking in Complex Contexts:
Research exploring design thinking methodologies in complex and uncertain environments is trending, highlighting the need for adaptable and innovative solutions. - Technology and Design Integration:
The integration of technology, especially in health and public policy, is emerging as a significant theme, showcasing how design can leverage technological advancements for societal benefit. - Community Engagement and Participatory Design:
A notable trend is the focus on community engagement and participatory design practices, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders to create inclusive design solutions. - Ethics and Responsibility in Design:
There is an increasing attention to ethical considerations in design, particularly regarding the impact of design decisions on society and the environment, reflecting a broader societal demand for responsible design practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Design Practices:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional design practices that do not incorporate contemporary issues such as sustainability or social impact, as the journal increasingly favors innovative approaches. - Purely Aesthetic Design:
Research focused solely on aesthetic qualities of design, without consideration for functionality or social implications, has become less common, indicating a shift towards more purposeful design. - Static Design Models:
The exploration of fixed design models without adaptability or responsiveness to change is declining, as the journal emphasizes dynamic and iterative design processes. - Design as a Solely Commercial Endeavor:
There is a noticeable reduction in papers addressing design strictly from a commercial perspective, reflecting a broader interest in the societal and ethical implications of design. - Historical Design Analysis:
While historical perspectives remain important, there has been a decrease in articles solely focused on historical analysis of design movements, as contemporary applications and future-oriented research take precedence.
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