The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) announces a special issue on "Localization and Internationalization in Design Research: Paradigm Construction, Journal Platforms, and Cross-Cultural Dialogue." We cordially invite design scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to contribute their work, advancing the systematic development of design research through diverse perspectives.

1. Aim

The special issue, guided by the principle of "rooted locally, articulated globally," focuses on knowledge production, scholarly norms, and dissemination platforms in design research. It seeks to explore how research paradigms can be developed that possess both local subjectivity and global applicability while respecting cultural diversity. By establishing a high-quality international journal platform, the issue aims to foster mutual learning and integration of design thoughts, methods, and practices across different cultural contexts, thereby contributing academically to the high-quality development of the design discipline.

2. Guest Editor

Prof. SONG Yang

Tenured Professor, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology; 

Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Art & Design Research (CSSCI); 

Ph.D., Tsinghua University; 

Joint Ph.D. Program, University of California, Berkeley; 

Visiting Scholar and Visiting Lecturer, London College of Fashion

Professor SONG's primary research interests encompass Chinese and Western dress culture, design theory, and cross-cultural textile and costume exchanges along the Silk Road, including related archaeological studies. She has served as principal investigator for three projects funded by the National Social Science Fund of China, one project by the Ministry of Education's Social Science Fund, and 12 projects by Beijing Municipal Social Science Funds and Education Commission Funds. Her scholarly contributions include over 40 papers published in CSSCI and A&HCI-indexed journals such as Zhuangshi, Journal of Nanjing Arts Institute (Fine Arts & Design), and Art & Design Research. She is the author or translator of seven monographs and translations, including Fashion Culture in the Age of Enlightenment, Fashion: A Method from Nature, The Chronicle of Western Costume: From the Ancient World to the 19th Century, and Chinese and International Design History.

3. Theme

Localization and Internationalization in Design Research: Paradigm Construction, Journal Platforms, and Cross-Cultural Dialogue

4. Submission Guidelines

Language: 

Manuscripts must be written in English and conform to international academic writing standards.

Article Types: 

Original research articles, review articles, and case studies.

Formatting: 

Submissions must include an abstract, keywords, and references. Authors should strictly adhere to the journal's official formatting guide, available at https://journals.michelangelo-scholar.com/index.php/jdssi/writingrules.

Copyright: 

Submissions must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration elsewhere. Any form of duplicate submission or academic misconduct is strictly prohibited.

5. Submission Portals  & Timeline

Submission Portals:

jdssi.editorialmanager03@gmail.com

jdssi-editor@michelangelo-scholar.com

Timeline: 

March 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026

Journal Websites:

https://michelangelo-scholar.com/JDSSI

https://journals.michelangelo-scholar.com/index.php/jdssi

Note: All submissions will undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic quality and publication standards. JDSSI charges no article processing charges (APCs) or any other fees. Exceptional papers will be prioritized for publication, receive prominent promotion, and be indexed in international databases. This special issue aims to curate significant scholarly contributions, fostering academic exchange and enhancing citation impact both domestically and internationally.

We welcome submissions that demonstrate theoretical rigor, empirical depth, and cultural sensitivity. We look forward to disseminating design research that is locally grounded yet globally oriented.