Fifteenth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices

University of Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
3–5 March 2021
https://designprinciplesandpractices.com/monterreyconference-2021

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Fifteenth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices will be held at the University of Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 3–5 March 2021. We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, virtual lightning talks, virtual posters, innovation showcase, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes:

Theme 1: Design Education
Theme 2: Design in Society
Theme 3: Designed Objects
Theme 4: Visual Design
Theme 5: Design Management and Professional Practice
Theme 6: Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design

2021 SPECIAL FOCUS: Towards a (Design) New Deal

REIMAGINING THE SCHOLARLY CONFERENCE
We are trying to move away from the either/or of place-based or online conferences. For whichever way you choose to participate, we will offer a blended conference experience. You do not need to commit either to a place-based or virtual presentation at the time of submission. You can present both ways, or change your mode of the presentation if your preferences change. The choice to participate virtually could also be a moral decision – for the planet, for security, or when the financial burden of travel is too great. We aim to foster spaces that align with principles of social justice and community development.

We also want to be ready for the possibility of place-based postponement due to COVID-19. If we are forced to postpone, the online engagement will still go ahead, and your registration will allow you to join the conference in person in a later year.

This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.

CONFERENCE SUBMISSION DEADLINES
The next proposal deadline is 3 December 2020. We welcome the submission of presentation proposals at any time of the year up until 30 days before the start of the conference. All proposals will be reviewed within two to four weeks of submission.

A COLLECTION OF JOURNALS

The Design Principles and Practices Journal Collection consists of six journals and an annual review. The Design Principles and Practices Journal Collection encourages the widest range of submissions and aims to foster the highest standards of intellectual excellence. Articles may be submitted by in-person and virtual participants as well as Research Network Members.

Journals in the Collection are indexed by:

Art Abstracts (EBSCO), Art Full Text (EBSCO), Art Index (EBSCO), Art Source (EBSCO), Australian Research Council (ERA), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI Scholar), EBSCO Polytechnic Studies Collection: India, Genamics Journal Seek, Scopus, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

- Centro Roberto Garza Sada de Arte, Arquitectura y Diseño
- Universidad de Monterrey
- Pratt Institute
- St Petersburg University
- ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering
- DESIS Lab ELISAVA
- DESIS Network
- Cumulus
- European Academy of Design
- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Proposals for presentation can be submitted in English or Spanish.