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Contemporary Issues in Design

Contemporary Issues in Design (CID) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal focused on advancing theoretical, methodological, and applied research in design and related disciplines.

The journal addresses the evolving challenges of contemporary design through interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating architecture, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and visual culture.

CID serves as a platform for critical inquiry, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the rapidly transforming landscape of design theory and practice.

Journal Profile

Contemporary Issues in Design (CID) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that focuses on advancing theoretical, methodological, and applied research in design and related disciplines.

The journal addresses the evolving challenges of contemporary design through interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating architecture, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and visual culture.

CID serves as a platform for critical inquiry, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the rapidly transforming landscape of design theory and practice.

Scope and Fields

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Architecture and Urban Planning

  • Digital Design and Computational Design

  • Artificial Intelligence and Generative Systems in Design

  • Parametric and Algorithmic Design

  • Ornament, Geometry, and Form Theory

  • Visual Communication and Media Design

  • Sustainable and Ecological Design

  • Design and Cultural Heritage

  • Game Technologies and Their Impact on Design

Mission Statement

Contemporary Issues in Design (CID) is dedicated to fostering innovative, interdisciplinary research that critically examines the role of design in shaping contemporary society.

The journal aims to explore the intersection of design with emerging technologies, environmental challenges, and cultural transformations.

The mission of CID is to:

  • Promote high-quality, rigorous academic research in design and related fields

  • Encourage critical reflection on emerging design methodologies and systems

  • Support innovation in generative, computational, and AI-driven design approaches

  • Investigate the relationship between design, society, environment, and technology

  • Facilitate international collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and educators

Publication Policy

CID publishes:

  • Original research articles

  • Theoretical and conceptual studies

  • Case studies and design analyses

  • Methodological contributions

  • Interdisciplinary research

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and objectivity. The journal adheres to international ethical publishing standards, including COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, and maintains transparency in editorial procedures.

Vision and Contribution

By bridging theory and practice, CID aims to:

  • Advance sustainable and responsible design thinking

  • Contribute to future-oriented design research

  • Support the integration of digital and AI technologies into design disciplines

  • Strengthen global academic dialogue in architecture and design

CID aspires to become a recognized international platform for cutting-edge research in contemporary design.