About the Journal

About the Journal

Journal of Design and Creative Media Studies (JDCMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal with ISSN xxxx-xxxx dedicated to the development and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of design and creative media. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, educators, designers, artists, and practitioners to share original research, critical studies, and creative-based research related to visual culture, design practices, and creative media in contemporary contexts.

JDCMS welcomes submissions covering a broad range of topics, including visual communication design, graphic design, illustration, branding, digital media, design theory and practice, creative technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to design and media studies. The journal publishes a diverse range of scholarly contributions, including theoretical and empirical research articles, case studies, review papers, exploratory studies, and practice-based research that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practices in design and creative media.

JDCMS is managed and published by Universitas Negeri Surabaya and is published online six times a year, in February, April, June, August, October, and December. The journal was first published in February 2026. JDCMS aims to foster scholarly dialogue and encourage innovative perspectives on the evolving relationship between design, technology, culture, and society.

Focus and Scope

Journal of Design and Creative Media Studies (JDCMS) publishes scientific articles covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Visual Communication Design
  • Branding and Visual Identity
  • Graphic Design and Layout
  • Advertising and Promotional Media
  • Illustration and Visual Storytelling
  • Typography and Lettering
  • Photography and Visual Imaging
  • Digital Media and Interactive Design
  • UX/UI and User Experience Studies
  • Animation and Motion Graphics
  • Film and Audiovisual Studies
  • Multimedia and New Media Art
  • Design Theory, Criticism, and History
  • Creative Industry and Media Studies
  • Design Education and Pedagogy
  • Cultural Studies in Design and Media
  • Technology, AI, and Creative Media Practices

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Design and Creative Media Studies
Published: 2026-07-14

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