When Craft, Design, and Technology Coalesce: Mapping Global Research Trends and Future Directions for India

JDSSI 2025, 3(2), 1-18; https://doi.org/10.59528/ms.jdssi2025.0426r33 - April 26, 2025

Abstract: The Ahmedabad Declaration of 1979 marked a pivotal moment for design in India, advocating the integration of indigenous heritage with advancements in technology to address local needs. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the “craft-design-technology” nexus, it is essential to examine recent studies across the world in detail. This domain has been a persistent subject of research over the past three decades across the world, with its significance steadily growing, as evidenced by the increasing number of articles, scholarly research, and recent special issues in reputable craft and design journals. To gain key insights into the field, we conducted a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using the TCCM framework, which facilitated the analysis of Theories (T), Contexts (C), Characteristics (C), and Methodologies (M) employed in the articles published in this domain. A total of 58 articles published between 2010 and 2023 were selected for this review, with the aim of considering the impacts of recent technological advancements. In this paper, we present the key theoretical perspectives employed by the researchers in this domain and discuss which of these perspectives may be most suitable for the Indian context. We also discuss why such studies are infrequent in India and highlight the significant potential this area holds for future research. The insights gained from the SLR underscore the need for in-depth explorations, balanced representation, and the development of structured co-creation frameworks for research in this domain in India.

Abstract: This study explores the Macau Grand Prix as a case study to understand how racing culture can be integrated into cultural and creative design, for the purpose of driving growth in the sports tourism economy. With the growing prominence of cultural and creative industries, the Macau Grand Prix represents a key aspect of Macau identity and carries significant commercial and cultural significance. However, its application in creative design remains inadequately studied. Through an analysis of its historical development, unique characteristics, and socioeconomic influence, this research identifies opportunities to incorporate racing culture into product design to enhance emotional resonance and market competitiveness. Employing literature review, surveys, case analysis, and the Kano model, this study categorizes consumer preferences to inform innovative design strategies. Moreover, by integrating emotional design principles with the Kano model, the research evaluates consumer demand for racing-inspired creative products, enriching them with cultural and emotional significance. The results offer novel insights into the application of racing culture in Macau’s and the broader global creative industries, promoting cultural diversity, sustainable development, and a flourishing sports tourism sector.

Exploring the Integration of Motorsport Culture into Cultural and Creative Design: A Case Study of the Macau Grand Prix

JDSSI 2025, 3(1), 62-79; https://doi.org/10.59528/ms.jdssi2025.0303a32 - March 3, 2025

JDSSI is an international scholarly journal that was registered in February 2023 and is dedicated to the publication of high-quality original design research (published quarterly in print and online simultaneously). JDSSI implements a double-blind peer review process and a no-fee open access policy (we do not charge any fees for either authors or readers), with a focus on design innovation issues in multidisciplinary fields for social services.

Thematic research articles, literature reviews, and book reviews are the three types of original articles accepted by the journal. Among the subjects addressed are design service and assessment, social innovation theory and practice, and design as a driving strategy for social and cultural construction. JDSSI aims to share innovative design ideas and solutions, explore issues such as sustainable design and consumer services, and promote design for harmonious social development and multicultural exchange. 

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Obstacles to Social Innovation: The Toxic Politics and the Wicked Problem of the Isolated African Nations

JDSSI 2025, 3(1), 45-61; https://doi.org/10.59528/ms.jdssi2025.0228p31 - February 28, 2025

Abstract: The articles on toxic politics explore how isolated African nations navigate development while implementing policies with potential, rather than focusing on politics that rely on the capture of governance through the manipulation of controversy and knowledge. This article examines forms of ineffective change rooted in the toxic politics of various institutions, as opposed to the achievement of governance goals in African states. The objectives of this article are threefold. First, it seeks to define toxic politics within the context of both authoritarian and fertilized regimes. Second, it aims to understand the reproduction of power and justice in instances where power is abused across state institutions. Third, it explores how toxic politics influences diversity, emphasizing the need to amplify urgency and action in addressing polluted political systems. To achieve these objectives, qualitative methods were employed to analyze data from existing literature published by various scholars and academics. The findings of this article contribute to identifying solutions for addressing the toxic politics challenges in different African states.