Founded in 1998, The Design Journal is a well-established, leading international peer-reviewed journal covering many aspects of design. The journal is published six times a year and provides a lively forum for a broad audience of design scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators and managers worldwide. It aims to publish thought-provoking work which will have a direct impact on design knowledge and which challenges assumptions and methods, while being open-minded about the evolving role of design.
To be considered for publication, articles must clearly articulate their relevance to either design practice, design research, design theory, design management or design education. We welcome high quality, original articles in the form of:
Design Research Papers – primary research with specific methods findings and results
Design Propositions – critical design, speculative design, propositional design – non-commercial, practice-based explorations that address significant contemporary issues in design and through design
Design Perspectives – position papers and philosophical discussions by experienced academics offering their perspectives on important design-related issues
Individually, these may cover a wide range of topics drawn from various disciplines, including (but not limited to):
Design Practice, including Three-dimensional, Product and Industrial Design, Visual Communication Design, Interaction Design, Textile and Fashion Design, Social, Service and Systems Design and other design disciplines
Design Thinking, Design Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation
Design Theory, Methods and Methodologies
Design Culture, Design Ethics
Sustainable Design
Design Education and Pedagogy
Routledge is seeking expressions of interest for Co-Editor of The Design Journal working with the editor Louise Valentine. Routledge is seeking a Co-Editor who has a background in design research or practice, or experience in a related discipline, and a good research profile. The Co-Editors are responsible for ensuring that high-quality research, that supports the journal’s Aims and Scope, is published in The Design Journal. Key elements of the role include:
Soliciting and receiving submissions to the journal
Maintaining rigorous peer review
Commissioning special/themed issues and appointing Guest Editors as appropriate
Establishing responsive relationships with reviewers for the journal
Appointing Editorial Advisory Board Members
Promoting the journal at conferences, events and to relevant networks
An Editorial Honorarium will be provided to cover any expenses incurred during the work of editing the journal.
Expressions of interest
Interested individuals are invited to submit their CV and a brief Vision Statement (1-2 pages only), outlining their thoughts in relation to the editorship of the journal. The Vision Statement may cover the following in relation to the journal’s standing:
Current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Key developments in the subject area, conferences and events
Opportunities for soliciting articles, special/themed issues
Considerations that will enhance the quality and reputation
Competitor analysis of key journals in the subject area
Interested individuals are also asked to outline any relevant editorial experience and how they would apply this experience to this role. Editorial experience may include the following:
Editor, Co-Editor, Associate Editor, Assistant Editor
Editorial Board/Editorial Advisory Board Member
Reviewer
Author
Guest Editor
Experience with electronic editorial systems, such as ScholarOne Manuscripts or Editorial Manager
Expressions of interest from individuals or Co-Editorship teams will be considered. In cases of Co-Editorships, please clearly outline the roles, responsibilities and how you intend to work as a team.
Any queries about the role and expressions of interest should be sent to Louise Bailey, Portfolio Manager at Routledge: [email protected]