About Journal of Craft & Design Research (JCDR)
Aims and Scope
The aim of the Journal of Craft & Design Research (JCDR) is to advocate and promote research on current and emerging craft, including in-depth studies on materials and methods, processes, concepts, aesthetics and style. This will cover any discipline area of the applied arts and crafts, including craft education.
Special emphasis is given on studio practice, and on the transformations of indigenous forms of craft activity throughout the world. Research articles on indigenous and innovative product design in the domain of ceramic & glass, furniture & interior, textile & apparel, batik, artistic leather craft, handmade paper making, and other traditional/indigenous crafts are highly appreciated.
The aim of the JCDR is to facilitate and promote dissemination of research ideas and applications on craft and product design at nationally / internationally recognized academic level.
The journal encourages contributions based on merit and originality, and it also encourages peer reviewed research and review articles from worldwide research contributors dealing with the specified domain.
The Editor-in-Chief strongly encourages submissions in
Publication office
Silpa-Sadana, Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (PSV), Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal, PIN – 731236, India, Email:
editor.jcdr.silpasadana@gmail.com
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
The aim of the Journal of Craft & Design Research (JCDR) is to advocate and promote research on current and emerging craft, including in-depth studies on materials and methods, processes, concepts, aesthetics and style. This will cover any discipline area of the applied arts and crafts, including craft education.
Special emphasis is given on studio practice, and on the transformations of indigenous forms of craft activity throughout the world. Research articles on indigenous and innovative product design in the domain of ceramic & glass, furniture & interior, textile & apparel, batik, artistic leather craft, handmade paper making, and other traditional/indigenous crafts are highly appreciated.
The aim of the JCDR is to facilitate and promote dissemination of research ideas and applications on craft and product design at nationally / internationally recognized academic level.
The journal encourages contributions based on merit and originality, and it also encourages peer reviewed research and review articles from worldwide research contributors dealing with the specified domain.
The Editor-in-Chief strongly encourages submissions in
- Traditional crafts and their practices
- Current and emerging craft research, including research into materials, processes, methods, concepts, aesthetic and style
- Applied arts and crafts, including craft education
- New developments in artifact design
- Impact of socio-cultural aspects in product design
- Eco-friendly product design
- Sustainable and energy-efficient product design
- Design learning strategies and design pedagogy.
- Application of ergonomics and computer tools in product design
| Starting Year | 2025 |
| Frequency | 2 issues per year [Issue 1: July - December] [Issue 2: January - June] |
| Format | Print (Hard copy) |
| Subject and Language of Publication | Multidisciplinary, English |
| Publisher Details | Silpa-Sadana, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal Pin : 731236, India |
Publication office
Silpa-Sadana, Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (PSV), Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal, PIN – 731236, India, Email:
editor.jcdr.silpasadana@gmail.com
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.