Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation

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

 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). Authors and readers incur no Article Processing Charge (APC) for submission, publication, or access.

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. 2 (2026), its fourth volume since its founding