Mission and Scope
Comprehensive Coverage
The journal explores the rich history of design across multiple disciplines, including furniture, product design, graphics, craft, fashion, textiles, interiors, and exhibitions. Our scope encompasses both historical analysis and contemporary relevance, ensuring a holistic understanding of design's evolution.
We welcome submissions that delve into both well-established and lesser-explored areas within these fields, providing fresh perspectives and uncovering new insights.
Interdisciplinary Approach
With a foundation in the humanities, Design History integrates social science methodologies and cultural studies approaches to provide nuanced perspectives on design phenomena, contexts, and implications across time periods and geographic regions.
Our mission is to foster dialogue across disciplines, encouraging innovative research that challenges conventional boundaries and enriches the understanding of design's broader societal impact.
Bridging Theory and Practice
We aim to engage design practitioners, educators, and researchers by publishing content that connects historical scholarship with contemporary practice, fostering dialogue between academic inquiry and professional application.
The journal serves as a vital bridge, translating complex theoretical frameworks into relevant insights for those actively shaping the design world today.
Global Perspectives & Diversity
Committed to a truly international platform, our scope extends to diverse geographical and cultural contexts, actively seeking and publishing research that moves beyond traditional Western-centric narratives. We champion inclusive scholarship that reflects the global tapestry of design history.
We believe in showcasing the rich variety of design traditions and innovations from every corner of the world, promoting a more equitable and representative understanding of the field.
Critical Inquiry & Methodological Innovation
The journal is dedicated to advancing the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of design history. We encourage rigorous critical inquiry, promoting new research approaches, and facilitating a re-evaluation of established narratives within the discipline.
DH aims to stimulate intellectual debate and push the boundaries of design historical scholarship, inviting contributions that employ inventive methodologies and challenge existing paradigms.
Archival Value & Future Directions
Design History contributes significantly to the scholarly record, creating an invaluable archive of research that documents the evolution of design thinking, practice, and theory. Simultaneously, we look forward, engaging with emerging trends and the future trajectories of design studies.
By both preserving the past and anticipating future developments, the journal serves as a cornerstone for current and future generations of design historians.
