Reviewing policy
The DESIGN 2026 review process was carried out in three stages:
- Initial check by the Programme Chairs
The Programme Chairs reviewed all full-paper submissions for scope and compliance with the submission instructions. Submissions that matched DESIGN 2026’s topics and formatting requirements were assigned for peer review. - Double-blind peer review
Papers passing the initial check were evaluated through a double-blind review process managed by the DESIGN 2026 Scientific Advisory Board. Each paper received at least two to three independent reviews. The Scientific Advisory Board comprises distinguished members of The Design Society and respected researchers and practitioners in the field. Review criteria included the novelty and level of contribution, validity of conclusions, relevance to practice or industry, and the formal quality of the manuscript. - Programme Chairs’ selection
Based on the Scientific Advisory Board evaluations, the Programme Chairs selected papers for presentation at DESIGN 2026. The decision of the Programme Chairs is final.
PUBLICATION AND INDEXING
The proceedings are published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) as Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference. Accepted papers will receive DOIs and be deposited with CrossRef. The proceedings are regularly indexed in Scopus. Inclusion in the Web of Science ---Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) is handled by the publisher (CUP) and therefore cannot be guaranteed by the organisers.
