CITRAKARA is a scientific journal published by Universitas Dian Nuswantoro with ISSN 2807-7296. CITRAKARA is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on Visual Communication Design and related creative disciplines. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and practice-based research that contribute to the development of design knowledge through theoretical, methodological, cultural, technological, and creative approaches.

CITRAKARA welcomes interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between visual communication, design, culture, society, technology, and creative practices. The journal encourages research employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, visual analysis, design research, practice-based research, experimental, historical, and interdisciplinary approaches.

CITRAKARA particularly encourages manuscripts that demonstrate clear research questions, rigorous methodologies, critical analysis, and meaningful contributions to the development of design knowledge.

Scope

CITRAKARA covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Visual Communication and Graphic Design

Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, Visual Identity and Branding, Advertising and Promotional Design, Illustration, Typography, Editorial and Publication Design, Information and Data Visualization, Packaging Design

2. Visual Culture and Design Studies

Visual Culture, Design History and Criticism, Design Aesthetics, Semiotics and Visual Analysis, Cultural Heritage and Visual Representation, Cultural Identity and Collective Memory, Design Anthropology, Place Branding and Cultural Branding, Social and Community-Based Design, Design and Society

3. Digital Media and Creative Technology

User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX), Interactive Media, Multimedia Design, Web Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Audiovisual Design, Photography and Videography, Game Design, 3D Modelling and Visualization, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Emerging Creative Technologies, Artificial Intelligence in Creative Practice

4. Design Research and Creative Practice

Design Research Methodology, Practice-Based Research, Practice-Led Research, Design Thinking, Participatory Design, Speculative Design, Sustainable Design, Inclusive and Social Design, Experimental Design, Creative Industry and Design Innovation, Interdisciplinary Research

CITRAKARA particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research connecting visual communication design with fields such as culture, cultural heritage, technology, education, tourism, communication, sociology, anthropology, architecture, creative industries, and digital humanities.

CITRAKARA does not limit its scope to the topics listed above, provided that submitted manuscripts demonstrate a clear relationship with visual communication design, design studies, creative practices, or related fields and make a meaningful scholarly contribution.

Authors can submit articles by first registering on the journal’s website, then logging in again, following the steps on the Dashboard, and clicking “NEW SUBMISSION” to follow the provided instructions. If you encounter any issues, you may also submit your manuscript to our email.

 

E ISSN : 2807-7296