The Design Journal

Cover of The Design Journal, Volume 29, Issue 5, September 2026: white cover where the words "THE DESIGN JOURNAL" fill the page in huge letters, some solid teal and some grey outlines.
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A design journal published by Taylor & Francis six times a year. It publishes work on design knowledge, leadership and creative practice for academics, professionals and researchers, and covers design as a collaborator, a policy, a product, a process, a service and a system. It accepts articles in English only, each reviewed by at least two anonymous referees; there is no charge to publish, and making an article open access has a fee.
The Design Journal is Taylor & Francis' flagship design journal. It is globally established and the leading international peer-reviewed journal. The Design Journal publishes thought-provoking work directly impacting design knowledge, leadership, and creative practice(s). It also aims to create an inclusive environment for design worldwide and for people at every stage of their careers. Today’s design and design research takes place globally, and The Design Journal is dedicated to equity and providing an international dialogue that qualitatively reflects the diversity of its community.It is dynamic and directed at academics, professionals, and researchers concerned with all aspects of Design, its visual and interdisciplinary practices and new knowledge. It challenges assumptions and methods while being open-minded about design's future. Its subject range covers Design as a collaborator, a policy, a product, a process, a service and a system. […]

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