IASDR2025: 11th Conferences of the International Association of Societies of Design Research Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Taipei, Taiwan, December 2-5, 2025

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full Papers

  Full papers should be 4000-6000 words long, excluding the abstract and references. Authors should address one of thecongress sub-themes available on the websiteand report on complete studies or theoretical findings. Authors should demonstrate a high degree of academic scholarship, clearly articulate their research focus, provide a concise synthesis of the research context, describe the methods used to undertake the research, present the research findings, and summarize the contribution to the field.

  The papers should be written and presented in English and follow the APA publication style for in-text citation and reference lists. Files should be submitted in pdf version following the template. For the blind peer review, all submissions must be anonymous and must not contain the name(s) of the author(s) or any references to institutions. Before uploading your paper, please ensure to remove these.

• Posters

  We suggest poster papers for reporting on work-in-progress or completed research. Poster papers should be 2500-3000 words long, excluding the abstract and references. Authors should address one of thecongress sub-themes, demonstrating a high degree of academic scholarship or practical significance. Poster papers should clearly articulate the research focus, provide a concise synthesis of the research context, describe the methods used to undertake the research, present the research findings, and summarize the contribution to the field. 

  The papers should be written in English and follow the APA publication style for in-text citation and reference lists. Files should be submitted in pdf version following the template. For the blind peer review, all submissions must be anonymous and must not contain the name(s) of the author(s) or any references to institutions. Before uploading your poster paper, please ensure to remove these.

  Instead of presenting, we will ask for the authors of accepted poster papers to prepare a poster submission (A1 size). The poster should outline the project’s title, connection to the conference sub-theme, its runtime, funding (if applicable), its focus, and current outcomes. We will share the poster template with the accepted poster paper authors after notifying them about their submission acceptance.

• Doctoral and Postgraduate Consortium

  The IASDR 2023 Doctoral and Postgraduate Consortium offers recent master’s degree graduates and current Ph.D. students a discussion and networking held during the conference. The Consortium is an opportunity for emerging practitioners and researchers to discuss their work, exchange ideas, and receive feedback from peers and senior researchers.

  We encourage all doctoral candidates and recent master’s degree graduates with a project relating to the IASDR 2025 main theme (Design Next) who have a clear idea of their thesis’ focus and study design to apply. Thematic relevance and the degree to which the project can benefit from comments are essential when accepting applications.

  Participants wishing to participate in this format must submit a 300-500 word abstract (excluding references) that includes how their research addresses the conference theme—Design Next. Authors should write and present their abstracts in English while following the APA publication style for reference lists. Files should be submitted in pdf version following the template.

  For the blind peer review, all abstract submissions must be anonymous and must not contain the name of the author or any references to institutions. Before uploading your abstract, please ensure to remove these.

• Pictorials

  Pictorials are research papers in which the visual components play a main role in conveying information. These visuals show the outcome of research while producing knowledge. Pictorials may include field notes, photographs, annotated photographs, illustrations, renderings, sketches, artwork, collages, diagrams, renderings, sketches, and other visual forms. Pictorials must demonstrate original work but can build on the work of others.

  Pictorials should be 2500-3000 words long, excluding the abstract and references, and limit to 12 pages. Authors should address one of thecongress sub-themesand report on complete studies. Authors should demonstrate a high degree of academic scholarship, clearly articulate their research focus, provide a concise synthesis of the research context, describe the methods used to undertake the research, present the research findings, and summarize the contribution to the field.

  Pictorials should be written and presented in English and follow the APA publication style for in-text citation and reference lists. Files should be submitted in pdf version using the Word template.

  For the blind peer review, all submissions must be anonymous and must not contain the name(s) of the author(s) or any references to institutions. Before uploading your Pictorial, please ensure to remove these.

• Panels

  IASDR 2025 panels provide unique opportunities for participants and experts to discuss novel research areas, directions, methods, policies, and opinions in the themes relevant to the congress.

  Within the theme “Design Next”, we strongly encourage panelists to build around topics attractive to the public. Proposing controversial ideas and including experts with different schools of thought is also appreciated. We require for panelists to be experts in their field and able to creatively engage other panel members and the audience in discussion.

  Each panel should last 90 minutes and be made of 4-6 members, excluding the moderator. The panel should include: an introduction of the members by the moderator, the discussion of the topic by each member, Q&A among them, and Q&A from the audience.

  Applicants wishing to participate in this format must submit a panel proposal following the template. The proposal should have a maximum of 1000 words, excluding references and author biographies. The proposal must list all panel members as authors and provide their names, affiliations, and contact information.

  Once accepted, the panel chairs can re-assign the panel moderator and/or co-moderator.

• Workshops

  IASDR 2025 workshops present the opportunity to participants of building crossovers and connections between research and practice and probe topics and issues. We invite proposals that, within the theme “Design Next”, explore concepts, theories, processes, frameworks, practices, and pragmatics through a 3-hour format.

  We will provide venues and materials but request for authors to include specific requirements (i.e., materials, facilities, and technologies) in their proposals.

  Applicants wishing to participate in this format must submit a 2000-2500 word paper following the template. The proposal should include topic background, thematic link, workshop aim, employed methods, expected outcome, and the prior experience of each workshop organizer in the bio section at the bottom of the template. Please, also include a brief workshop schedule and your expected participant profile and numbers.

  Proposals should be written and conducted in English and follow the APA publication style for in-text citation and reference lists.

  After holding the workshop, we require the workshop organizer(s) to provide a report of the results including workshop photographs. We will publish this report on the IASDR 2025 website.

List of Topics

• More Than Human-centered Design
• Design Futuring
• Design, Art & Technology
• Human-Centered AI
• Design Thinking
• Co-creation
• Service Design for Public Services and Policies
• Circular/Sustainable Design
• Healthcare Design
• Design Practices & Impacts
• Culture and Craft Design for Regenerative Practices
• Design Education

Venue

IASDR 2025 Taipei will take place at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (Taipei Taiwan), located within the premises of the TDRI.

The Songshan Cultural Park is a designated historic site that encompasses rich cultural heritage and creative vitality. Its strategic location near metro and bus transfer stations ensures convenient accessibility for conference attendees. The park's versatile and flexible spatial layout is designed to accommodate a diverse range of activities, including international conferences, lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and more.