Aims and Scope

The Journal of Design Thinking is an international, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of design thinking as a transformative framework. Rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, the journal seeks to explore how design methodologies, processes, and principles can address complex challenges, drive innovation, and shape more sustainable, equitable, and human-centered futures.

The journal provides a platform for critical discourse on the social, cultural, economic, and technological dimensions of design thinking. It encourages contributions that bridge theory and practice, fostering dialogue between academics, practitioners, and policymakers across diverse fields such as product design, architecture, service design, interaction design, and systems thinking.

The Scope of the Journal includes but is not limited to:

  • Theoretical explorations of design thinking as a cognitive, creative, and problem-solving process.
  • Case studies and empirical research that showcase the application of design thinking in real-world contexts.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches that connect design thinking with fields such as engineering, management, education, and social sciences.
  • Innovations in teaching and learning design thinking in academic and professional settings.
  • Discussions on the ethical, sustainable, and cultural implications of design thinking in addressing global challenges.

The Journal of Design Thinking aims to become a leading voice in the design community, fostering intellectual exchange and inspiring new ways of thinking about the role of design in shaping contemporary society. We welcome high-quality original research articles, critical essays, literature reviews, and practice-based studies that contribute to the ongoing evolution of design thinking as a field of inquiry and practice.

Subject of Papers

Papers accepted would be based on these subjects;

1. Design studies as a mental activity toward creative solution of problems such as:

  • Design studies, designerly way of thinking and creative problem solving.
  • Investigation of design roots considering culture, region and inter-cultural interactions.

2. Design projects in different fields and studies toward design challenges such as:

  • Introducing design prominent projects and knowledge based activities related to design.
  • Introducing researches and outcomes related to different fields of design, such as product design, service design, automotive design, packaging design, jewelry design, furniture design, …

3. Technologies, skills and related education in design including:

  • Knowing design and creativity and tactics for educating designers in different fields.
  • Approaches, methods and new design tools such as design and production of digital and intelligent products.

4. Inter-disciplinary studies, introducing the role of design in relation to other sciences and different fields of design research such as:

  • Criticizing theories about human, design and technology.
  • Applied researches in sustainable design, multiple approaches (economic, social and environmental) in design.
  • Investigating the role of human factors in product design.