How Does Scientific Publishing Serve the Design Community? An Interview with Louise Valentine

Design research is an important part of the field of design. It is fundamental to understand the influences and uphold the integrity of the research community and the quality and rigour of research dialogue while respecting diversity. In this interview with Louise Valentine, the paper investigates new trends in publishing or new solutions to improve the reading experience in the digital version. Inclusivity and transparency are key values in the design discipline, not only in geography but also in gender, career stages, and ethnicity. Currently, we are witnessing new formats of papers that are not scientific but have elements of provocation that allow researchers to explore design practices more freely.