https://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj <p>Design Journal, e-ISSN: <span class="badge badge-primary"><a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20221207251182426" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2964-6227</a></span> and p-ISSN: <span class="badge badge-primary"><a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20221207321175000" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2964-805X</a></span> is a free and open-access journal published by the Research Division, YPMMA Institute, Indonesia. Design Journal is a well-established, leading international peer-reviewed journal covering many aspects of design. The journal is published two times a year and provides a lively forum for a broad audience of design scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators and managers worldwide. It aims to publish thought-provoking work which will have a direct impact on design knowledge and which challenges assumptions and methods, while being open-minded about the evolving role of design. All published article URLs will have a digital object identifier (DOI).</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-rounded" href="http://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/freq">Publication schedule</a> <a class="btn btn-light btn-rounded" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wJV98F-uzfvBDZ2LT73-6O6a2_9rvhEX/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Template (English)</a> <a class="btn btn-dark btn-rounded" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M5qYUIqrk2-RadssROXTyTPjjZsjmUmG/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Template (Indonesia)</a> <a class="btn btn-secondary btn-rounded" href="http://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/user/register">Register</a> <a class="btn btn-info btn-rounded" href="http://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/login">Login</a> <a class="btn btn-success btn-rounded" href="http://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/fee">APC</a> <a class="btn btn-danger btn-rounded" href="http://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/indexing">Indexing</a> <a class="btn btn-warning btn-rounded" href="http://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/oai">OAI address</a></p> <p>Interested in becoming our reviewer/editor? Please fill <a class="btn btn-primary btn-rounded" href="http://bit.ly/YPMMA_Reviewer">Reviewer Form</a>.</p> <p><strong>Contact</strong>: <a class="btn text-white" role="button" href="mailto:dj@ypmma.org">dj@ypmma.org</a> / <a class="btn text-white" role="button" href="mailto:journal@ypmma.org">journal@ypmma.org</a></p> en-US https://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/announcement/view/33 <p>The Editorial Board of Design Journal (e-ISSN: 2964-6227, p-ISSN: 2964-805X) invites scholarly contributions for Volume 4, Number 2, to be published in July 2026.</p> <p><strong>Submission Period:</strong> March 2026 – June 2026</p> <p><strong>Manuscript Types:</strong></p> <p>Design Journal accepts Design Research Papers, Design Propositions, Design Perspectives, and PhD Study Reports that advance knowledge in design practice, research, theory, management, or education.</p> <p><strong>Scope:</strong></p> <p>We welcome interdisciplinary manuscripts addressing contemporary design challenges across various domains, including but not limited to design practice, design thinking and innovation, design theory and methods, sustainable design, design pedagogy, digital technology design, and human-centered design.</p> <p><strong>Review Process:</strong></p> <p>All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by independent expert referees. Manuscripts may be submitted in English (preferred) or Indonesian.</p> <p><strong>Open Access:</strong></p> <p>Design Journal operates under a gold open-access model. All published articles receive Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) for permanent citation.</p> <p><strong>Submission:</strong></p> <p>Authors are advised to consult the Instructions for Authors and submit manuscripts through the online submission system.</p> <p>Design Journal is published biannually by the Research Division, YPMMA Institute, Indonesia.</p> <p>For inquiries, please contact the Editorial Office.</p> Design Journal 2026-02-12 https://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/announcement/view/32 <p>Dear, All Journal Managers, Editors, Reviewers, and OJS System Users YPMMA Foundation</p> <p>Greetings,</p> <p>We would like to inform you that the IT Team of YPMMA Foundation in collaboration with MSTI Institute (<a class="" href="https://msti-indonesia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://msti-indonesia.com/</a>) will conduct an upgrade of the OJS (Open Journal Systems) to fix several bugs, improve system performance and stability, as well as add new features to enhance system security.</p> <p><strong>Implementation Schedule:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Date:</strong> February 15 - 28, 2026</li> <li><strong>Time:</strong> 00:01 - 22:00 WIB (Western Indonesia Time) during the period</li> </ul> <p><strong>Impact During the Upgrade Process:</strong></p> <p>The OJS/Journal System <strong>may not be accessible</strong> at certain times, so the article submission, review, and editing processes may experience temporary disruptions. Further notifications regarding specific maintenance schedules will be provided.</p> <p><strong>Important Notes:</strong></p> <p>Please save and backup all important work before the maintenance period. It is recommended to complete urgent review and editing processes before February 15, 2026. All saved data and articles are guaranteed to be safe.</p> <p>We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.</p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p><strong>IT Team YPMMA Foundation</strong></p> Design Journal 2026-02-05