Welcome
ITERATIONS provides a platform for designers and design researchers in Ireland and internationally to document, reflect and present their Practices, Theories, Processes and Artefacts.
About
Design outcomes vary between different projects and disciplines. However the process of creative exploration and experimentation is universal. ITERATIONS publishes a blend of peer reviewed research papers, reflections on design practice, case studies, visual essays, discussions and opinion pieces, invited editorials, interviews and reviews.
Iterations invites four types of contributions:
1. Research articles for peer review (6-8 pages: 6 page article requires 3000-3300 words, 8 page article requires 4000-4500)
2. Reflections on practice focused on design projects or process (Use full paper and commentary articles as a guide to wordcount)
3. Single page A4 Portrait – Practice, creative work, infographics, visual essay ,illustration, etc.
4. Commentary, Opinion, Position articles (up to 1500 words)
5. Interviews (up to 1500 words)
Disciplines
This is an indicative map of design disciplines that ITERATIONS will cover (click to view a larger version).
Editorial team
Articles are selected by a multi-disciplinary editorial panel drawn from across the island of Ireland.
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- Dr. Adam de Eyto (Lead Editor) – Head of the School of Design, University of Limerick
- Prof. Alex Milton – Head of School of Design, NCAD
- Mr. Barry Sheehan – Head of Design, Dublin School of Creative Arts, DIT
- Ms. Carmel Maher – Lecturer / Researcher, DesignCORE, IT Carlow
- Mr. Colin Deevy – Lecturer / Researcher, DesignCORE, IT Carlow
- Mr. Con Kennedy – Lecturer, DIT
- Mr. Jeremy Madden – Lecturer / Researcher,Letterfrack, GMIT
- Prof. Karen Fleming – Director of Art, Design and Architecture Research Institute, Ulster University
- Dr.Keelin Leahy – Lecturer / Researcher, Technology Education, School of Education, UL
- Dr. Linda King – Co-Programme Chair/ Critical & Contextual Studies Co-Ordinator/ Writer, IADT
- Dr. Marc O’Riain – Lecturer, Dept of Architecture, CIT
- Mr. Martin Ryan – Programme Director for Product Design, Maynooth University
- Dr. Muireann Mc Mahon – Lecturer and Course Director, Product Design/Design Factors, University of Limerick
- Ms.Pamela Heaney – Fashion, Limerick School of Art and Design
- Dr. PJ White – Principal Investigator, DesignCORE, IT Carlow
- Mr. Sam Russell – Head of Industrial Design, NCAD
- Dr. Simon O’Rafferty – Research Fellow, Design Factors, University of Limerick
- Dr. Tracy Fahey – LSAD, Limerick Institute of Technology
- Mr. Trevor Vaugh – Assistant Professor, Department of design innovation, Maynooth University
Frequently asked questions
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What type of article can I submit?
Iterations is a mixed content publication. We accept academic articles, practice reviews, case studies from professional practice or education, conference papers, opinion pieces.
2
What is the usual article word count?
Typically, a double page article requires 1100 words, a 4 page article requires 1900-2000 words, a 6 page article requires 3000-3300 words and a 8 page article requires 4000-4500 words
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Can I submit images and graphics?
Yes, we encourage the submission of visuals along with articles. Authors must ensure they have full copyright clearance before submission as Iterations will not accept responsibility in the event of copyright dispute.
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What will it look like?
ITERATIONS is an 88 page, A4 publication, printed in full colour and perfect bound.
Click here to view a sample layout
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