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ICoRD’27 is the eleventh in a series of biennial conferences intended to bring together the international community from diverse areas of design practice, education, and research. This edition focuses on the theme 'Design of AI, Design by AI, Design with AI', exploring the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in design research and practice. The conference aims to showcase cutting-edge research, foster collaboration, and provide a platform for interaction among practitioners, researchers, students, and educators. It is hosted by the Department of Design and Manufacturing at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, a pioneer in design research in India.

Important Dates

Sun, Feb 1, 2026
Abstract registration deadline
Fri, May 1, 2026
Submission deadline

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Ai
Sustainability
Design research
Design education
Application of Design Knowledge in Practice (Automotive, Aerospace, Biomedical Devices, etc.)
Design Evaluation and Optimisation
Design Ideation, Creativity and Synthesis
Design Modelling, Prototyping, Simulation and Visualisation
Design of/for User Interfaces, User Experience, and Human-Computer Interaction
Design Theory and Research Methodology
Eco-Design, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Sustainability
Fablabs, Makerspaces and Design Spaces
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Design Aesthetics, Semiotics, Semantics
Design for X (Safety, Manufacture, Assembly, Cost, Reliability, Social Interaction, etc.)
Design Management, Knowledge Management and Product Life Cycle Management
Design of Systems, Services and Product Service Systems
Design Teams, Collaboration, Communication
Design Training and Education
Enabling Technologies & Tools (AI, Computer-Aided Conceptual Design, AR/MR/VR, MEMS, Haptics, Smart Technologies, IoT, Collaborative Robotics, etc.)
Human Factors in Design (Physical and Cognitive Ergonomics; Design for Emotions, etc.)
Lexicon, Taxonomy, Ontology, Machine Learning and Data-driven Design

Call for Papers Description

The organizing committee invites submissions of original research papers in all areas of design. This includes all dimensions, e.g., people, product, tools, processes, economies and environments of design, with research results contributing to its understanding and support of design practice and education. The conference will include keynote presentations, refereed paper presentations, industry perspectives, ICoNNN awards, and workshop sessions.

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