The Design Journal

About The Design Journal

About The Design Journal

The Design Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Routledge.

Key indicators: ISSN 14606925, 17563062.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

Publishing in The Design Journal

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
• Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of The Design Journal?
14606925, 17563062.

Who publishes The Design Journal?
Routledge.

Where do I submit to The Design Journal?
Via the official website.

Is The Design Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.