Call for Papers: Embracing Interdisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Innovation

2026-03-02

Big.D invites original research articles and interdisciplinary studies for its upcoming issue, focusing on the intersection of design, engineering, sustainability, and technological innovation. This issue seeks contributions that explore innovative solutions in high-risk industries, product design, and systems development, all grounded in sustainability principles.

Aligned with the journal’s aims and scope, this issue emphasizes research that integrates cutting-edge technologies, ecological methodologies, and human-centered design to tackle global sustainability challenges. Contributions that investigate the role of digital transformation in sustainable design, along with the application of AI, machine learning, and multimodal interfaces, are highly encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Sustainable design strategies and eco-innovative thinking for industrial applications

  • Integration of digital technologies and AI in product design and manufacturing processes

  • User-centered design frameworks and participatory methodologies in the context of sustainable systems

  • Human-computer interaction and the impact of immersive technologies in industrial safety training and emergency response

  • The role of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing green innovation and sustainability in design education

  • Digital transformation in industries related to healthcare, smart cities, and manufacturing, with a focus on environmental impact

Big.D welcomes contributions that demonstrate clear methodological rigor, relevance to both design practice and sustainability goals, and innovative approaches to solving pressing environmental issues. Submissions may include original research articles, review papers, and case studies that provide valuable insights into the development of sustainable technologies and design practices.

We invite researchers and practitioners from diverse fields—design, engineering, environmental sciences, and digital technology—to contribute to this exciting issue, advancing our collective capacity for creating solutions for a sustainable future.