Publication

Crafts Special Issue Submission Information for Invited Authors

A select group of authors whose conference abstracts were identified as particularly relevant to the theme of the special issue have been invited to submit full papers to the special issue of Crafts, Regenerative Craft and Circular Practice: Material, Technological, and Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Sustainable Making.

  • Special issue website (including the submission link): Regenerative Craft and Circular Practice: Material, Technological, and Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Sustainable Making
  • Submission deadline for full papers: 29 October 2026
  • Instructions for authors (including the paper template): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/crafts/instructions
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): The standard APC is 1,000 CHF (Swiss Francs). 10 invited authors have been offered a full APC waiver. All other invited authors have been offered a 50% APC discount, reducing the APC to 500 CHF.
  • Cover letter requirements: When submitting your manuscript, please include a cover letter stating: (i) that your paper was presented at the conference; and (ii) whether you were offered a full APC waiver or a 50% APC discount (with a screenshot or other supporting evidence of the waiver or discount offer).

Journal of Design and Craft Studies Submission Information for Invited Authors

A select group of authors whose conference abstracts were identified as particularly relevant to the scope and thematic focus of the Journal of Design and Craft Studies have been invited to submit full papers for consideration for publication.

  • Journal website (including the submission link): https://journal.itfpgh.com/jdcs/index
  • Submission deadline for full papers: 30 October 2026
  • Instructions for authors (including the article template): https://journal.itfpgh.com/jdcs/information/authors
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): The standard APC is $50. 10 invited authors have been offered a full APC waiver. All other invited authors have been offered a 50% APC discount, reducing the APC to $25.
  • Cover letter requirements: When submitting your manuscript, please include a cover letter stating: (i) that your paper was presented at the conference; and (ii) whether you were offered a full APC waiver or a 50% APC discount (with a screenshot or other supporting evidence of the waiver or discount offer).

Edited Book Chapter Submission Information for Invited Authors

A select group of authors whose conference abstracts were identified as particularly relevant to the scope and thematic focus of the edited volume have been invited to submit full chapters for consideration for inclusion in the book. The volume is currently under discussion with publishers, with Routledge and Springer under consideration. Further details will be shared in due course.

  • Submission deadline for book chapters: 10 November 2026
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): No APC
  • Instructions for authors: Please submit your book chapter, using the template available at the link below, together with a cover letter by email to kyungeun.sung@dmu.ac.uk.
  • Cover letter requirements: When submitting your manuscript, please include a cover letter confirming that (i) the paper was presented at the conference, and (ii) you were invited to submit the contribution for the edited book (please include a screenshot of the invitation email).
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