DERA: Design. Education. Research. Afrika.
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.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at journal@defsa.org.za
Criteria for submission
Full edited articles of original work that do not exceed 8000 words should be submitted on the website www.defsa.co.za by the 31 July 2024.
Articles will be double blind peer reviewed by the editorial board of the journal and selected academics.
In articles that incorporate images, authors need to provide:
i) Proof of authorship
ii) Evidence that use of the image is granted
The decision of the Editors is final. Authors are requested to ensure that articles align to the DEFSA style guide. The journal template can be downloaded at the top of this page.
