ICoRD'25: 10th International Conference on Research Into Design Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India Hyderabad, India, January 8-10, 2025 |
| Conference website | https://design.iith.ac.in/icord25/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icord25 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD‘25)
Responsible and Resilient Design for Society
8-10 January 2025, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Design is ubiquitous; it pervades all spheres of life, and has been around as long as life has taken up the task of purposefully changing the world around it. Research into design and the emergence of a research community in this area has been relatively new. Its development has been influenced by the multiple facets of design (human, artefact, process, organisation, the micro- and macro-economy and the ecology by which design is shaped) and the associated diversification of the community depending on the facets of focus or that of their applications. Design is complex, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders, and requiring a multitude of areas of knowledge to be utilised, and resources spread across space and time.
ICoRD’25 is the tenth in a series of conferences intended to be held every two years in India to bring together the international community from diverse areas of design practice, education and research. Explore the dynamic world of design research at ICoRD'25 from January 8th to 10th, 2025, at the Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad which also celebrates the shaping of a decade of "Design Excellence" at the Intersection of Innovation and Collaboration. This tenth edition of this biennial conference delves into the multifaceted nature of design, showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research about design to the stakeholders; aid the ongoing process of developing and extending the collective vision through emerging research challenges and questions; and provide a platform for interaction, collaboration and development of the community in order for it to take up the challenges to realize the vision.
Organized jointly with the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM) (erstwhile Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing - CPDM), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, this event brings together practitioners, researchers, pupils, and educators in a vibrant space where technology and human experience intersect. Join us in shaping the future of design innovation.
ICoRD series was initiated by the Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM) (erstwhile Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing - CPDM), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru in 2006. Since then, it has been hosted in 2009, 2011 (both at IISc), 2013 (at IIT Madras), 2015 (IISc), 2017 (IIT Guwahati), 2019 (IISc), 2021 (IIT Bombay) and 2023 (IISc). DM (erstwhile CPDM) has pioneered design research in India for the last two decades. IISc is one of India's leading science and technology institutions and is one of the Institutes of Eminence (IoE) decreed by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
ICoRD'25 is jointly organised by the Department of Design and Manufacturing, IISc and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. The proceedings of ICoRD’25 will be published as a book by Springer.
ICoRD’25 will be hosted in Hyderabad, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and modern charm. Hyderabad offers a unique blend of tradition and technology. Hyderabad's tech hub, HITEC City, showcases the city's contemporary side with its skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.
Theme of ICoRD'25
Why Responsible and Resilient Design for Society?
The contemporary world is in the midst of significant shifts, encompassing everything from climate change to the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. These transformations impact the fabric of everyday human lives and society as a whole. In this context, design emerges as a crucial player, offering a pivotal role in navigating these changes to foster a balanced and just world. This conference edition places a spotlight on the theme of 'Responsible and Resilient Design for Society.' Here, the design research community underscores the importance of adopting approaches that contribute to building a resilient society while acknowledging the responsibilities that come with being designers and researchers.
The conference will have:
- Invited/keynote presentations from eminent international experts and practitioners
- Presentations of refereed papers as podium, panel or theme presentations
- Presentations on perspectives from industry and studies in practice
- Presentation of ICoNNN awards and keynotes
- Doctoral symposium
- Networking Sessions for Young researchers
- Workshop sessions
Abstract Submission: Information for Authors
The organizing committee invites submissions of research papers in all areas of design. This includes all dimensions, e.g., people, product, tools, processes, economies and environments of design, with research results contributing to its understanding and support. Some example topics are listed below:
- Application of Design Knowledge in Practice (Automotive, Aerospace, Biomedical Devices, etc.)
- Design Evaluation and Optimisation
- Design Ideation, Creativity and Synthesis
- Design Modelling, Prototyping, Simulation and Visualisation
- Design of/for User Interfaces, User Experience, and Human-Computer Interaction
- Design Theory and Research Methodology
- Eco-Design, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Sustainability
- Fablabs, Makerspaces and Design Spaces
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
- Design Aesthetics, Semiotics, Semantics
- Design for X (Safety, Manufacture, Assembly, Cost, Reliability, Social Interaction, etc.)
- Design Management, Knowledge Management and Product Life Cycle Management
- Design of Systems, Services and Product Service Systems
- Design Teams, Collaboration, Communication
- Design Training and Education
- Enabling Technologies & Tools (Computer-Aided Conceptual Design, Augmented/Virtual Reality, MEMS, Haptics, Smart Technologies, IoT, Collaborative Robotics, etc.)
- Human Factors in Design (Physical and Cognitive Ergonomics; Design for Emotions, etc.)
- Lexicon, Taxonomy, Ontology, Machine Learning and Data-driven Design
Prospective authors should send an abstract of their paper (300 words) including paper title and author details, by uploading the abstract on the conference management tool latest by 1st March 2024 through https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=icord25
If you do not have an existing EasyChair account, please follow the instructions below:
- Click on “Create an account”
- Enter the required information (i.e., first name, last name, email address)
- You will receive an activation link on the email address provided
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Click on the activation link and provide the required information (i.e. organization name, country, username & password) Once you have an Easychair account, do the following:
Login into your account with your username and password.
Enter as an author and submit the abstract.
All abstracts will be checked for their novelty and relevance for ICoRD’25; all papers relevant to the conference with novel content will be asked to submit a full paper for peer review. The authors will be notified of the acceptance decision of their abstract by 15th March 2024, which can be checked by the authors by logging into the conference management tool on the website. A Poster/flyer for ICoRD’25 is available for download from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTyyXQF5fRP4K500UuV_k7JFBb8NsRrX/view?usp=drive_link . Please feel free to download, print and display this poster in your department premises for broader visibility of the conference. Important Dates
- Call for Abstracts: 27 January 2024
- Deadline for submission of extended abstracts: 01 March 2024
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Decision on extended abstracts: 15 March 2024
- Deadline for full paper submission: 01 June 2024
- Acceptance decision for full papers: 15 August 2024
- Copyright form and final paper submission: 15 September 2024
- Early bird registration (mandatory for at least one author per paper): 15 September 2024
- ICoRD'25 conference dates (at IITH): 8-10 January 2025
Conference Chair
Prof. Prasad S. Onkar
Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad
Programme Chair
Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti
Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM) (erstwhile Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Vice Chairs
Prof. Vishal Singh, Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM), IISc, Bengaluru
Dr. Mohammad Shahid, Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad
Venue
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Contact
For submission and conference related query:
ICoRD’25 Secretariat, DM, IISc
Email: icord.conf@iisc.ac.in
Conference Website: https://design.iith.ac.in/icord25/
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