The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice examines how design is organized, executed, and sustained within various professional contexts. Moving beyond singular visions, today's designers frequently work in diverse, multidisciplinary teams that integrate a range of skill sets, from user research and visual prototyping to project management and marketing. This journal probes how these evolving collaborative structures are shaped by shifting market demands, regulatory frameworks, and heightened ethical responsibilities around sustainability, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity. Articles address organizational models that foster creativity, leadership approaches that encourage participatory decision-making, and technological innovations that streamline design workflows. Through case studies and theoretical explorations, the journal uncovers ways design practitioners and managers can align with broader societal values while delivering impact for clients. The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice seeks to illuminate emerging best practices that define the discipline’s future and shape its professional ethos.

The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice is a Hybrid Open Access journal. We offer various pathways to make your research accessible and make accessibility affordable. Please see our Open Access Statement and Journal Author Rights & Permissions support page for more information.

Indexing:

• H-Index: 4 (2023)
• Scopus / SJR: 0.14 (2023)
• Art Source (EBSCO), Computer Science (Cabell's), Management (Cabell's), Genamics, Arts & Humanities Full Text (ProQuest), Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory