Editorial Team

We are in the process of establishing a strong and diverse editorial team for Design and Art Studies. We welcome qualified scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to join us as part of the Editorial Leadership, International Editorial Board, Scholarly Outreach Board, or Editorial Review Board.

If you are interested in contributing to the development of a high-quality, interdisciplinary academic journal focused on design, art, and creative research, we encourage you to contact us.

 

Executive Editor-in-Chief (Administrative Affairs)

Li Sheng (Asia Design Week)

Co-Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Joanne Yip (Hong Kong SAR)

Assoc. Dean (Industrial Partnership) of School of Fashion & Textiles & Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Editors (To be appointed)

We are currently inviting applications and nominations for the positions of Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor. Candidates should have substantial academic experience and a strong publication record in design, art, or related interdisciplinary fields.

 

Associate Editors

Prof. Alpay Er (Turkey)

Head of the Department of Industrial Product Design at Özyeğin University;  Regional Advisor, World Design Organization (WDO); Regional Editor, Design Issues (The MIT Press), 2016–2021

Prof. Stephen Westland (United Kingdom)

Professor of Colour Science and Technology, School of Design, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Culture, University of Leeds 

Prof. Satu Miettinen (Finland)

Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design; Professor of Service Design of University of Lapland; Board of Cumulus Association

Prof. Peter Hasdell (Hong Kong SAR)

Associate Dean of  School of Design; Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Jooyun Kim 김주연 (South Korea)

Dean of College of Fine Arts, Professor of Industrial Design of Hongik University

Prof. Jr Neville Songwe (United States)

Professor of Industrial Design, Savannah College of Art and Design

 

 

International Editorial Board (Recruiting Members)

Asst. Prof. Dr. KOH Immanuel (Singapore)

Assistant Professor of Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Director of Artificial-Architecture

Prof. Dr. Shangguan Dayan (China)

Professor, Deputy Director of the Digital Art Department, School of Art Design, Beijing Forestry University

Prof. Orhan Hacihasanoglu (Turkey)

Professor, Faculty of Architectural Design at Özyeğin University 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gajanan Pratap Kulkarni (India)

Associate Professor and Program Director (PhD Program) of School of Arts and Design (SOAD), Woxsen University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iman Ibrahim (United Arab Emirates)

Associate Professor of Architecture and Interior Design, Department of Applied Design, College of Fine Arts and Design, University of Sharjah

Asst. Prof. Hala Georges (United Arab Emirates)

Assistant Professor in Visual Communication, University of Sharjah

Prof. Zhu Hongxuan (China)

Professor, Dean of the School of Art and Design, Qingdao University of Technology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saiful Hasley Ramli (Malaysia)

Associate Professor, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia

 

We are seeking academic professionals with relevant expertise to join the International Editorial Board. Members are expected to provide strategic guidance, contribute to peer review and special topics, and promote the journal within their scholarly networks.

 

Scholarly Outreach Board (Recruiting Members)

This board supports international academic collaboration, promotes calls for papers, and facilitates outreach across institutions. We welcome scholars with a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue and global academic engagement.

 

Editorial Office

The Editorial Office is responsible for the daily operation of the journal, including manuscript coordination, communication with contributors and reviewers, and overseeing the publication process.

  • Managing Editor: Ms. Liu Juanyu
  • English Editor: (Position Open)
  • Layout Editor: (Position Open)
  • Visual Designer: Mr. Ou Zhenhao

 

Interested individuals with experience in academic editing, language polishing, or layout design are welcome to apply.

 

Call for Reviewers

Join the Editorial Review Board

We invite applications from qualified individuals interested in contributing to the peer-review process of Design and Art Studies. Peer review is essential to maintaining scholarly quality and ensuring the credibility of published research.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Possess a doctoral degree or hold a university lecturer position
  • Have published at least three academic papers in peer-reviewed journals
  • Demonstrate expertise in areas relevant to the journal’s scope
  • Proficiency in English, Chinese, or Korean is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Review up to five manuscripts annually
  • Submit reviews within 15 days
  • Provide objective, detailed, and constructive feedback
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards
  • Serve a renewable two-year term

Recognition

  • Certificate of Editorial Review Board Membership (after two completed reviews)
  • Certificate of Excellent Reviewer (after five reviews within one year)
  • Discount vouchers for future APCs
  • Eligible for promotion to Editorial Board after two years of outstanding service
  • Name will be listed on the journal’s website under the Editorial Review Board

 

How to Apply

Please email the following details to: das@gospub.com

  • Title, Full Name
  • Position and Institutional Affiliation
  • Email and Contact Information
  • Areas of Research Expertise
  • Updated Academic CV

Design and Art Studies is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic publishing. Scholars from all backgrounds and regions are encouraged to apply.