Advanced Design Research

Open access

ISSN: 2949-7825

Advanced Design Research

Open access

Advanced Design Research (IJADR) provides a forum for the science that advances our understanding of design impacts. It covers all possible direct/indirect, positive/negative effects of design and tec...

Advanced Design Research (IJADR) provides a forum for the science that advances our understanding of design impacts. It covers all possible direct/indirect, positive/negative effects of design and technology on humans; for example, psychological, physiological, behavioural, ethical, social, economic, environmental and ecological.

The journal is devoted to research that promotes impact-relevant design and engineering knowledge, from relevant tools and methods to theoretical viewpoints and philosophical debates, and their integration into future design practice in a rapidly and continuously changing technological landscape.

IJADR brings together leading work undertaken by researchers from all domains of design and engineering , including product, interaction, experience, service, computational, smart systems, social, architectural, human factors, ergonomics and urban design/engineering.

IJADR's scope

Design engineering

  • Ergonomics and human factors in design

  • Digital design method (incl. computer-aided design and digital twin-enabled design innovation)

  • Design and smart technologies (incl. smart home, city, manufacturing and society)

Design theory and methodology

  • Design theories, processes and methods

  • Practice-led design research (i.e., advanced product and service design)

  • Ecosystem design research

Design for experience, well-being and impact

  • Experience-driven innovation

  • Design for well-being and human flourishing

  • Impact-centred design

Editorial Board

Society affiliation

Located in the historic city of Xi'an, cradle of Chinese civilization and terminus of the ancient Silk Road, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is the only multidisciplinary and research-oriented in China that is simultaneously developing education and research programs in the fields of aeronautics, astronautics, and marine technology engi...

Located in the historic city of Xi'an, cradle of Chinese civilization and terminus of the ancient Silk Road, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is the only multidisciplinary and research-oriented in China that is simultaneously developing education and research programs in the fields of aeronautics, astronautics, and marine technology engineering. It is now affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), NPU has always been one of the nation’s key universities. In 1960 it was approved as a state key university by the State Council. It ranked among China’s top 15 universities in the state’s 7th and 8th Five-Year plans; and NPU is one of the first 22 universities to have established a graduate school. It was one of the first universities to enter into the 211 Project in 1995 and the 985 Project in 2001. NPU is a member of the "Outstanding University Alliance" program and is honored as a National Role Model Unit, a National Pioneer for Optimal Advanced Basic-level Party Organization and a Model University for Graduate Employment etc. NPU adheres to the motto "Loyalty, Integrity, Courage, and Perseverance" while carrying forward the spirit of "Strong Preparation, Diligent Effort, Practical Attitude, and Creative Innovation".

School of Mechanical Engineering of NPU features advanced design research and practices, aerospace manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing, high-end equipment, and micro-electromechanical system technology. The School has carried out scientific research and made important progress in response to primary national strategic needs.  Four undergraduate majors including aircraft manufacturing engineering, mechanical manufacturing and automation, micro-electromechanical system engineering and industrial design, have been top-ranked among the mechanical colleges in China. All 6 undergraduate majors have been approved as first-class majors in Shaanxi Province.

For detailed information please visit: https://enjidian.nwpu.edu.cn/

Call for papers

Special Issue on Design Interventions for Improving Well-Being

Submission deadlines: 31 December 2025

Special Issue on Psychology-Driven and Human-Centered Approaches to Interaction Design Research

Submission deadline: 30 April 2025

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