Integrated Design Research (IDR) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and critical discourse in design by fostering dialogue between research, education, practice, and industry. It aims to highlight the cultural, social, and technological dimensions of design while embracing diverse perspectives from across the globe.

IDR particularly values scholarship that explores vernacular practices, regional design cultures, and contributions from design subcultures, while remaining open to research that engages with broader international and cross-cultural contexts. The journal and conference welcome original theoretical, empirical, and practice-based studies that address contemporary challenges and opportunities in design.

The scope of IDR encompasses, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

• Society and Culture – examining how design responds to evolving cultural narratives and societal complexities.
• Vernacular Knowledge and Practice – exploring indigenous, local, and traditional knowledge systems as vital sources of creative insight.
• Economy and Industries – analyzing the role of design in innovation, value creation, and transformation of industries.
• Design Pedagogy and Thinking – investigating emerging methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches in design education and practice.
• Design Across Technologies – studying the intersections of design, digital technologies, and innovation.
• Circularity and Sustainability – addressing sustainable practices and responsible design for future societies.

Reflecting its multidisciplinary ethos, IDR publishes research across a wide range of design domains, including (but not limited to) Architectural Design, Ceramic Design, Communication Design, Design Education, Engineering Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Jewellery Design, Landscape Design, Lifestyle Design, Packaging Design, Product Design, and Urban Design.

IDR encourages contributions that not only expand academic understanding of design but also connect theory to practice, supporting the advancement of design knowledge locally and globally.