Journal of Interior Design

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Interior Design is a scholarly, refereed publication dedicated to issues related to the design of the interior environment.

Scholarly inquiry representing the entire spectrum of interior design theory, research, education and practice is invited.

Submissions are encouraged from educators, designers, anthropologists, architects, historians, psychologists, sociologists, or others interested in interior design.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.251

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18535

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	100

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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
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, 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.

• The Coffee Shop: Social and Physical factors Influencing Place Attachment

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Lisa

• The Effects of Lighting on Consumers’ Emotions and Behavioral Intentions in a Retail Environment: A Cross–Cultural Comparison

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Nam–Kyu, Cheryl A.

• Virtual Environments for Design Research: Lessons Learned from use of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality in Interior Design Research

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Saleh, Jun Rong Jeffrey

• End Users‘ Knowledge, Beliefs, and Preferences for Lighting

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Jennifer A., Donald W., Robert

• The Role of the Physical Environment in Supporting Organizational Creativity

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Supaporn, Sheila, Pamela

• Effects of Interior Color Schemes on Emotion, Task Performance, and Heart Rate in Immersive Virtual Environments

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Seung Hyun, Shaojie, Tae Wan

• Meaning and Preference of Interior Color Palettes among Four Cultures

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Youngsoon, Denise A.

• Cultural Preferences in Hotel Guestroom Lighting Design

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Nam–Kyu, Joo Youl, Jason

• Interior Design Education in the 21st Century: An Educational Transformation

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Denise A., Jo Ann Asher

• Understanding Spatial Ability in Interior Design Education: 2D–to–3D Visualization Proficiency as a Predictor of Design Performance

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Ji Young, Joori

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