Base Diseño e Innovación special edition on Design and Artificial Intelligence: Ethical, Plural, and Situated Perspectives

International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation

Base Diseño e Innovación announces a call for papers for its upcoming special edition on ‘Design and Artificial Intelligence: Ethical, Plural, and Situated Perspectives.’ As the integration of AI continues to reshape the global creative landscape, this issue seeks to explore how the industry can foster responsible design principles and AI literacy. The journal is inviting academics, researchers, and professionals to contribute to a dialogue that prioritises ethical and diverse viewpoints on the future of technology in design. 

The special edition is led by a global panel of guest editors, bringing together expertise from North Carolina State University, USA, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico and the University of Strathclyde, UK. The editorial team comprising of Dr Andrés Téllez, Dr Valeria López Torres, Marco Ferruzca, and Dr Ross Brisco aims to broaden the debate by highlighting collaborative and global perspectives that are often overlooked in mainstream AI discourse.

Submission Guidelines and Deadlines

Base Diseño e Innovación is an open-access journal with a commitment to accessibility; there are no publication fees for contributing authors. 

• Articles should address AI education, the transformation of creative practices, or ethical frameworks within design.
• Maximum of 5,000 words.
• Submissions are accepted in both English and Spanish.
• Submission Deadline is the 6th March 2026.

Scheduled for publication in July 2026.

Call for Reviewers

In addition to research submissions, the editorial board is seeking qualified professionals and academics to support the peer-review process. Interested parties are encouraged to get in touch to help maintain the high academic standard of this timely edition.

Detailed information regarding the call and the submission portal can be found here.