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Design History

Focusing on innovative theories grounded in design practice and their historical development

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Understanding the Interdisciplinary Nature of Design History

Design History (DH) emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of design history and theoretical research, recognizing that meaningful insights often emerge from the integration of diverse perspectives and expertise. The journal welcomes contributions from fields such as design, art history, cultural studies, sociology, and education to foster a comprehensive understanding of historical and theoretical dimensions of design.

By promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, DH seeks to break down disciplinary silos and encourage innovative approaches that integrate insights from multiple domains. This interdisciplinary focus supports the study of complex design phenomena holistically and rigorously, contributing to more nuanced and impactful scholarship.

ISSN: 3106-0390(Print), 3106-0404(Online)

Frequency: Semiannual (two issues per year)

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Open Access

Design History (DH) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL). The journal operates under a Diamond Open Access model, ensuring that all content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees and that no article processing charges (APCs) are required from authors.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, maintaining the highest standards of scholarly integrity. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), with copyright retained by the author(s).

DH provides a platform for high-quality research on the history, theory, and development of design across disciplines, fostering both academic excellence and broad accessibility.

Special Issue

The Temporal Dimension of Design History: Historiography, Evidence, and the Construction of Historical Knowledge

Design history research is deeply intertwined with the temporal dimension through which historical narratives, material evidence, and cultural contexts are interpreted. The process of examining objective historical facts often requires long-term scholarly reflection, critical historiography, and continuous reinterpretation across different temporal frameworks.

This special issue seeks to explore the role of time in design history research. It invites contributions that critically examine how historical knowledge in design studies is constructed, interpreted, and revisited over time. Particular attention will be given to methodological approaches that address long-term historical processes, archival research, historiographical debates, and the evolving interpretation of design artifacts and practices.

We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that investigate the temporal dynamics of design history, including but not limited to the study of long-term cultural transformations, design historiography, historical methodology, and the relationship between past design practices and contemporary interpretation.