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Submit your article using the form by clicking the button at the top of this page.

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All submissions must be clear, well-structured, and visually engaging, whether the article is a project case study, reflective essay, or science translation piece. Contributions may include photographs, drawings, diagrams, and data visualizations when relevant.

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Language: English US

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Each article should include the following elements:

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1. Title

   • Clear, engaging, and descriptive of the article’s content.

   • Optional subtitle for clarification or focus.

2. Author(s)

   • Full name(s), short bio (30 to 50 words), and affiliation(s)

   • Include links to website or social media if desired.

3. Abstract (100–200 words)

   • A concise summary of the article’s objective, content, and relevance.

4. Keywords (5–8 terms)

   • List of key terms that describe the focus, methodology, and themes.

5. Introduction (300–500 words)

   • The context of the project or topic: Where is it located? Who are the intended users or stakeholders? What is the function or typology of the space?

   • The motivation behind the work: What challenge, need, or research question does it address? What inspired the author to explore this?

   • Relevant background: Brief mention of any scientific or theoretical foundations that inform the design.

   • Article structure or goals: A short note on what the reader can expect from the rest of the article (e.g., process overview, design decisions, outcomes, reflections).

6. Main Content (1,000–1,500 words)

   • For case studies: Describe the project context, concept, methodology, user-centered or science-informed elements, and observed or intended outcomes.

   • For essays or reflections: Use structured sections (with headers) to explore ideas clearly.

   • For research translation: Clearly explain scientific concepts and how they relate to design practice.

   • Include images, diagrams, tables, or infographics when relevant (with captions and credits).

7. Conclusion / Final Reflections (200–500 words)

   • Summarize insights, raise questions, or suggest implications for design or research.

8. References / Bibliography

   • Use APA 7th edition.

   • Include all sources cited in-text.

   • In-text citations: Use APA 7th edition style. Example: (Smith, 2020) or Smith (2020)

   • Block quotations: Use for quotes longer than 40 words. Indent 1.27 cm (0.5 in), no quotation marks

   • Reference list: APA 7th edition style, at the end of the article

   • Avoid: Use of apud and indirect citations. Whenever possible, refer to and cite the original source

9. Images 

   • Include high-quality images (photos, diagrams, drawings, or infographics) that support and enrich the article’s content.

   • Quantity: 3 to 10 images recommended

   • Resolution: Minimum 150 dpi

   • Format: JPG or PNG

   • Placement: Inserted near the relevant discussion in the text or referenced in captions

   • Captions: Provide a brief, descriptive caption for each image

   • Credits: Clearly state the image source (e.g., “Image courtesy of [Author/Photographer]” or “Figure 1: Design diagram. Source: Author”)

   • Permissions: Authors must confirm that they own or have obtained the necessary permissions for all images submitted

10. Consent for publication​

    •  A consent checkbox will be included in the submission form

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Articles should be in English, between 1,500 and 2,500 words, and may include visuals (photos, diagrams, drawings). Authors must confirm that all materials are original or properly credited.