Journal of Design Research

Aims & Scope

JDR is an interdisciplinary journal, emphasising human aspects as a central issue of design through integrative studies of social sciences and design disciplines.

Originally published as an electronic journal publishing articles including multimedia applications and hence allowing visual knowledge transfer, it is now also available in print.

Topics covered include Expertise in design Design learning strategies and design pedagogy Design as a social process Gaming and simulation in design Designing user interfaces The role of visual techniques in the design process Design tools Sustainability.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24561

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	22

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.150

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science and Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mood measurement with Pick-A-Mood: review of current methods and design of a pictorial self-report scale

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Pieter M.A., Martijn H., Natalia

• Product-Service Systems. Using an Existing Concept as a New Approach to Sustainability

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Ezio, Carlo, Garrette

• Visual Analogy as a Cognitive Strategy in the Design Process. Expert Versus Novice Performance

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Hernan

• Problem Structuring and Information Access in Design

  Citation: 50

  Authors: John, Henri

• Enabling distributed multi-disciplinary design of complex products: a knowledge based engineering approach

  Citation: 47

  Authors: G. La, M.J.L. Van

• The emergence of design research in information systems in North America

  Citation: 46

  Authors: William, Vijay

• On the Problem of Design Problems - problem solving and design expertise

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Kees

• Inspiration, images and design: an investigation of designers' information gathering strategies

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Celine, Carole, Ameziane, Steve

• Framing innovation: negotiating shared frames during early design phases

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Jonathan H.G., Caneel K., Sara L.

• Exploring the use of a game to stimulate energy saving in households

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Daphne, David, Stella, Han

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