Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation

The Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) is an international, peer-reviewed, quarterly Gold Open Access journal dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of service design, social innovation, and interdisciplinary design studies.

Published by Michelangelo Scholar Publishing Limited (MSPL), JDSSI provides a global platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how design can drive positive social change, foster sustainable development, and address complex societal challenges.

The journal welcomes high-quality original research articles, review papers, case studies, and perspective pieces that contribute to theoretical development and practical applications. Particular emphasis is placed on integrative and innovative cross-disciplinary research in areas such as service design, social innovation design, design for sustainability, design culture, design policy, and cross-cultural design studies.

JDSSI especially encourages contributions that bridge Eastern and Western perspectives, fostering meaningful dialogue between diverse academic traditions and real-world practices.

As a Gold Open Access journal, all articles are immediately and permanently freely accessible worldwide upon publication. Authors retain copyright, and articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). An Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 500 applies to each accepted article. Waivers and discounts are available upon request and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

JDSSI is committed to rigorous double-blind peer review, high editorial standards, and equitable access to scholarly publishing. By integrating design thinking with social innovation, the journal aims to foster more inclusive, resilient, and human-centered societies. It is currently publishing Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026), its fourth volume since its founding.