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Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation

A scholarly platform covering various fields of design practice and design research

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ISSN: 2959-0078 (Print), 2959-0086 (Online)

Frequency: Quarterly

The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) is an international scholarly journal published by MSPL. JDSSI implements a peer-reviewed, open-access policy for original articles and publishes four times a year (quarterly) in both print and online formats. All articles in JDSSI are under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-ND, version 4.0). Copyright for each article belongs to its author(s) and is published by Michelangelo-scholar Publishing Ltd.

JDSSI covers the fields of design service, social innovation, and design culture and is an academic platform dedicated to the study of design issues and the exploration of social innovation service approaches. JDSSI aims to share innovative design ideas and solutions, explore issues such as sustainable design and consumer services, and promote design for harmonious social development and multicultural exchange, with a particular focus on the dissemination of design theories and ideas between East and West across cultures. MSPL hopes to promote the development of design and culture between East and West and strives to be in the leading position in this field. Researchers from different fields are welcome to submit manuscripts.

Vol.4 2026

See Instructions for Authors for manuscript requirements.

Submitting Your Manuscript to the Journal System: JDSSI or Email: jdssi.editorialmanager03@gmail.com

January 15th, 2026

JDSSI is an international scholarly journal that was registered in February 2023 and is dedicated to the publication of high-quality original design research (published quarterly in print and online simultaneously). JDSSI implements a double-blind peer review process and a no-fee open access policy (we do not charge any fees for either authors or readers), with a focus on design innovation issues in multidisciplinary fields for social services.

Thematic research articles, literature reviews, and book reviews are the three types of original articles accepted by the journal. Among the subjects addressed are design service and assessment, social innovation theory and practice, and design as a driving strategy for social and cultural construction. JDSSI aims to share innovative design ideas and solutions, explore issues such as sustainable design and consumer services, and promote design for harmonious social development and multicultural exchange.

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JDSSI Editorial Office Address: C401, School of Design, Jiangnan University, No. 1800 Lihu Avenue, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, PRC

TEL: +86 186 1235 9672

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Our Core Themes: From Design Thinking to Social Thinking

Traditional Design Focus

Aesthetic and stylistic elements

Design Thinking Emergence

Human-centered problem solving

Participatory Design Practices

Collaborative creation processes

Social Thinking Integration

Design for a changing world

Complex Social Problems

From housing insecurity to healthcare access, today's social challenges resist simple solutions. Design thinking offers structured approaches to understanding and addressing these multifaceted issues.

The evolution from traditional design methods to social thinking represents a fundamental reconceptualization of design's role and purpose. By integrating design into broader social contexts, practitioners can better address complex "wicked problems" that resist conventional solutions.

This transformation moves design beyond merely creating attractive products toward becoming a powerful tool for tackling multifaceted social challenges. The new method's participatory nature ensures that stakeholders become active co-creators rather than passive recipients of design interventions. JDSSI showcases interdisciplinary collaborations that leverage diverse expertise to develop comprehensive responses to entrenched social problems.