Focus and Scope

D’Stijl - Design, Architecture and Urbanism Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal published twice a year (January and July), in Bahasa Indonesia and English. The journal serves as a platform for final-year students, researchers, educators, and design practitioners to disseminate scholarly and design-based research in the fields of design (including visual communication, interior, and product design), architecture, and urban planning,

D’Stijl emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration, contextual design, and critical discourse on space, form, and ideas that respond to social, environmental, and cultural challenges through design innovation.

Scope of the Journal
D’Stijl welcomes a variety of submissions that include theoretical frameworks, design explorations, visual-based research, and applied design outcomes. The journal highlights undergraduate thesis works (tugas akhir) and other design-based scholarly contributions with visual and spatial relevance.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

Design Disciplines
Visual communication design, branding, UI/UX, and digital narrative; Interior design for residential, commercial, and public spaces; Product design with a focus on sustainability, function, and local culture; Creative and critical design methods, experimental and human-centered approaches

Visual and Creative Content
Each article is expected to include a visual component such as:
- Diagrams, illustrations, project boards, and 3D renderings
- Interactive visual links (portfolios, videos, 3D viewers)
- Design documentation derived from thesis/project outputs

Architecture
Contextual and sustainable architectural design; Vernacular architecture, heritage, and conservation; Building technology, structure, and material exploration; Generative design, BIM, and digital modeling

Urban and Regional Planning
Spatial planning and policy studies; Urban design and smart city innovation; Revitalization and community-based development; GIS-based spatial analysis and disaster resilience planning

Additional Contributions
In addition to original articles, D’Stijl also welcomes:
- Review articles on current discourse and trends in architectural and design research
- Teaching and studio practice reflections from final-year project supervision
- Interdisciplinary perspectives on design thinking, urbanism, and spatial innovation