Malpractice Statement
A Cross Disciplinary Design Research Journal
Integrated Design Research (IDR) Journal
Integrated Design Research (IDR) Journal
A Cross Disciplinary Design Research Journal
A Cross Disciplinary Design Research Journal
A Cross Disciplinary Design Research Journal
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
The Integrated Design Research (IDR) Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all necessary measures to prevent publication malpractice. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to ethical principles and professional standards.
The journal’s ethical framework is informed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices.
Integrated Design Research (IDR) is the research platform of the Department of Integrated Design at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It serves as a space for advancing design knowledge through collaboration across design research, education, practice, and industry.
IDR seeks to foster critical inquiry, innovation, and dialogue on design as a global and culturally situated practice. While it highlights design in Asia, vernacular practices, and contributions from regional design subcultures, IDR welcomes scholarship from diverse cultural, disciplinary, and geographical contexts. The journal and conference encourage submissions that explore design as a catalyst for creative economies, social transformation, and technological innovation.
Through a strong emphasis on theory, methods, and practice-based research, IDR aims to expand the discourse on design science, design thinking, and interdisciplinary knowledge creation. Its mission is to contribute to both local and global conversations on design, bridging academic research with professional practice to advance the field.
IDR provides two primary publishing avenues:
IDR Conference: an annual double-blind peer-reviewed conference held since 2022. The conference proceedings are published with ISSN 3021-694X and eISSN 3021-6958.
IDR Journal: a biannual double-blind peer-reviewed journal established in 2024, published with ISSN 3030-7139 and eISSN 3030-7147.
Issue 01 accepts submissions from January to March and is published in June.
Issue 02 accepts submissions from April to June via the IDR Annual Conference (held in November) and is published in December.
Selected papers from the conference will be published in this issue, while—with the authors’ consent—some papers may be scheduled for publication in Issue 01 of the following year.
For more information, visit the Submit page. All publications, including conference proceedings and the IDR Journal, are accessible via the website.
‘Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement’ for clarity
‘Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement’ for clarity
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.
Integrated Design Research (IDR) Publications are Open Access. All articles can be downloaded free of charge. All IDR publications are deposited in the University repository and can be accessed via IDR website. The journal does not charge any fees at submission, reviewing, and production stages.
Self-archiving Policy Integrated Design Research (IDR) Publications allows authors to deposit Publisher’s version/PDF in an institutional repository and non-commercial subject-based repositories or to publish it on the Author’s personal website (including social networking sites, such as ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.) and/or departmental website, at any time after publication. Full bibliographic information (authors, article title, journal title, volume, issue, pages) about the original publication must be provided, and a link must be made to the article’s DOI.
Copyright Authors retain copyright of the published papers and have the right to use the article in any subsequent book, article, or other scholarly work of which they are an author or an editor, provided that appropriate credit is given to Integrated Design Research (IDR).
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Sumanthri Samarawickrama
B.Des (Hons) (SL), MA Design (Singapore), Ph.D. (SL)
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Email: sumanthris@uom.lk
Dr. Sumith Gopura
Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering,
University of Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka
sumithg@uom.lk
Prof. Girish Dalvi
IDC School of Design,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
girish.dalvi@iitb.ac.in
Dr. Indra Mahakalanda
Department of Decision Sciences,
Faculty of Business,
University of Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka
indram@uom.lk
Fair and Impartial Decision Making
The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on the academic merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript. Decisions must not be influenced by the authors’ race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, or political or religious beliefs.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Information about submissions must not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and relevant editorial advisors.
Conflict of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished material from submitted manuscripts for their own research without the explicit written consent of the author. Any conflicts of interest must be declared, and appropriate steps must be taken to ensure unbiased decision-making.
Prof. Sreekumar.G.V.
IDC School of Design,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Mumbai, India
gvsree@iitb.ac.in
Dr. Dilina Nawarathne
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
dilinaj@uom.lk
Dr. Kamal Wasala
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
kamalw@uom.lk
Prof. Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam
IDC School of Design,
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India
d.udaya@iitg.ac.in
Prof. Tarun Deep Girdher
Principal Faculty, Graphic Design,
National Institute of Design Ahmedabad, India
tarundg@nid.edu
Prof. PVM Karunaratne
Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka
virajinik@uom.lk
Dr. Inoka Samarasekara
Academic, Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, University of New South Wales, Sydney,Australia
k.samarasekara@unsw.edu.au
Prof. Ann Bessemans
Research coordinator and
researcher at
READSEARCH – MAD Research
info@readsearch.be
Dr. Pedro Amado
Faculty of Fine Arts of the
University of Porto / i2ADS Research Institute in Art,
Design and Society (FBAUP / i2ADS)
pamado@fba.up.pt
Dr. Sagara Jayasinghe
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka
sagaraj@uom.lk
Role of Peer Review
Peer review supports editorial decision-making and contributes to improving the quality, clarity, and rigour of submitted work.
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential and must not share or discuss them without editorial approval.
Objectivity and Constructive Feedback
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Comments should be clearly articulated, supported by reasoned arguments, and free from personal criticism.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant work that has not been cited and alert editors to any substantial overlap or similarity with other published work.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist. Unpublished material must not be used for personal advantage.
Timeliness
Reviewers should provide feedback within the agreed timeframe. If unable to do so, they should inform the editor promptly.
Dr. Kamal Wasala
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
kamalw@uom.lk
+94716947520
Dr. Sagara Jayasinghe
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
Email: sagaraj@uom.lk
+94 77 731 0177
Dr. Dilina Nawarathne
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
dilinaj@uom.lk
+94767341429
Ms. Chathurangi De Silva
Department of Integrated Design,
Faculty of Architecture,
chathurangid@uom.lk
+94 773487276
Originality and Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate, original, and clearly articulated research. Data should be represented honestly, and sufficient detail must be provided to allow replication or verification of the study.
Authorship and Contributions
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and consent to submission.
Acknowledgement of Sources
All sources must be properly cited. Any use of others’ work must be appropriately acknowledged.
Multiple or Redundant Publication
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publish substantially similar work in more than one venue without proper acknowledgment.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide underlying data for editorial review and should ensure accessibility of such data where appropriate.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.
Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors are identified after publication, authors must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.
Research involving human participants, sensitive data, or other ethical considerations must comply with relevant institutional and national guidelines. Authors may be required to provide evidence of ethical approval.
The IDR Journal does not tolerate:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate or redundant publication
Misrepresentation of authorship
All submissions are subject to evaluation for originality. Cases of suspected misconduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions—including rejection or retraction—will be taken.
All participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their work or decisions. Transparency is essential to maintaining trust in the scholarly record.
The journal will take appropriate action when ethical issues arise, including:
- Publishing corrections or errata
- Issuing retractions where necessary
- Providing expressions of concern where appropriate
These actions ensure the integrity and reliability of the published record.
The Integrated Design Research (IDR) Journal recognises the growing role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI assisted technologies in research and scholarly communication. The journal supports their responsible use, provided they are applied with transparency, critical oversight, and ethical consideration.
Authors may use AI tools to assist with tasks such as language refinement, content organisation, or preliminary exploration. However, AI tools must not replace human intellectual contribution, critical analysis, or scholarly judgement.
Authors are required to ensure that:
- All AI generated content is carefully reviewed, verified, and edited
- The manuscript reflects the authors’ original thinking, interpretation, and contribution
- Any use of AI tools is clearly disclosed at the time of submission
- Sources and references generated with AI are checked for accuracy and validity
- The use of AI tools complies with data privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property requirements
AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors, as authorship implies responsibility and accountability that can only be attributed to human contributors.
Failure to disclose the use of AI tools, where applicable, may be considered a breach of publication ethics.
The Integrated Design Research (IDR) Journal is committed to a fair, transparent, and accountable editorial process. Authors who wish to raise concerns regarding editorial decisions or the peer review process may submit a formal complaint or appeal.
Appeals
Authors may appeal an editorial decision if they believe:
- There has been a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the manuscript
- The review process was not conducted fairly or objectively
- Significant aspects of the submission were overlooked
Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief, clearly outlining the grounds for appeal and providing supporting justification. The editorial team will review the appeal, which may involve consultation with independent reviewers or editorial board members. The decision following an appeal will be considered final.
Complaints
Complaints relating to editorial conduct, ethical concerns, or the publication process should be submitted to the journal via email:
All complaints will be handled confidentially and investigated in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies and COPE guidelines. Appropriate actions will be taken where necessary to address the issue.