About the Journal

The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL). Launched in February 2023, JDSSI is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research in the fields of design service, social innovation, and design studies.

Publication Model and Access

JDSSI employs a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and publishes all articles under a Gold Open Access model.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to JDSSI undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is independently evaluated by at least two reviewers with relevant expertise to ensure high academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are based solely on the reviewers’ reports and the journal’s established scholarly standards, ensuring fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.

JDSSI is published quarterly (four issues per year) in both print and online formats. All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Copyright remains with the author(s), while the journal is published by Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL).

Under the Gold Open Access model, authors can publish without paying any Article Processing Charge (APC). All publication costs—including peer review, editorial management, typesetting, DOI registration, online hosting, and long-term platform maintenance—are covered by the publisher, and authors are not charged any fees.

Scope and Focus

The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) is an international, interdisciplinary platform dedicated to the intersection of design service, social innovation, and design studies. JDSSI strongly emphasizes the social dimension and innovative value of design, regarding design as a strategic tool for addressing complex societal issues and promoting meaningful social transformation.

The journal welcomes high-quality research that explores how design, through service-based approaches, can generate positive social impact, drive systemic change, and foster inclusive innovation.

JDSSI particularly encourages submissions in the following areas (including but not limited to):

• Design theory, methodology, and practice
• Design for social innovation and public sector transformation
• Human-centered and participatory design in complex social systems
• Strategic design, design policy, and governance
• Sustainability, resilience, and design for systemic societal impact
• Co-design, community engagement, and inclusive innovation
• Digital service design and emerging technologies
• Design research methodologies and epistemological foundations
• Cultural, ethical, and contextual dimensions of design

Mission and Vision

Mission

JDSSI focuses dedicatedly on the blue ocean where "design drives social change," balancing rigorous academic depth with profound social value. Our mission is to converge global interdisciplinary wisdom, exploring the deep integration of design service and social innovation to provide academic solutions that offer both theoretical insight and real-world impact for today's complex societal challenges.

Our mission is built on three core pillars:

• Bridging theory and practice: Connecting conceptual insights with real-world applications in design service and social innovation.
• Methodological innovation: Encouraging novel approaches that enhance the effectiveness and societal impact of design interventions.
• Global dialogue: Promoting collaboration and exchange among scholars, practitioners, and community stakeholders across the world.

JDSSI maintains high standards of scholarly rigor while remaining accessible and relevant to both researchers and practitioners. Through rigorous double-blind peer review and careful editorial oversight, the journal supports established scholars as well as emerging voices in the field.

Vision

The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) aims to advance research in design and social innovation by providing a platform for the publication of peer-reviewed scholarly work. JDSSI publishes research that examines the role of design in addressing social challenges, improving service systems, and supporting sustainable and inclusive development.

JDSSI facilitates academic exchange by encouraging interdisciplinary research that draws on perspectives from design, the social sciences, and related fields. It provides a venue for studies that address both theoretical and applied aspects of design in a range of social and cultural contexts.

We also support the development of an international research community by encouraging contributions from scholars and practitioners across different disciplines and geographic regions. Through this approach, JDSSI contributes to ongoing academic discussions on design, innovation, and their relevance to contemporary social issues.

Basic Information

Journal Title: Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation

Editorial Office

JDSSI Editorial Office
C401, School of Design
Jiangnan University
No. 1800 Lihu Avenue
Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
P.R. China

Tel: +86 186 1235 9672
Email: jdssi@michelangelo-scholar.com

Our Commitment

Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL) is committed to promoting global scholarly exchange in design and cultural studies. The publisher welcomes submissions from researchers across diverse disciplines and backgrounds.

The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) upholds high standards of publication quality and strictly adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal publishes rigorous, peer-reviewed research articles and practice-based studies from scholars and practitioners worldwide, advancing knowledge at the intersection of design service and social innovation. JDSSI is committed to promoting research that holds both theoretical significance and practical impact, to inform scholarship, policy, and practice.