Design Afrika: Journal of Design, Design Research and Design Education

The journal aims to facilitate interdisciplinary research and discourse around contemporary design practice, philosophy, research and education that centers perspectives from Afrika and the Global South while situating such dialogue within an international arena. Our journal is relevant to design practitioners, researchers, educators, theorists and historians invested in critical engagement with issues pertaining to the broader field of design and with furthering design and design education as a catalyst for positive social change.

2024 Deadlines

19 April: 1st call
17 May: 2nd call
18 June: 3rd call
31st July: Submission of full edited articles
30 August: Feedback from Peer Review process
30 September: Final submission deadline of corrected articles.
1 December: Publication of 1st edition.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at journal@defsa.org.za