New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 1 (April 2025)

Published 30th April 2025

We're pleased to share the latest issue of Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (Volume 30, Issue 1). This year marks an exciting milestone in the journal’s 20th year anniversary, continuing its mission to support critical thinking and innovation in design and technology education.

Inside the Issue
Kay Stables (Goldsmiths, University of London) and Lyndon Buck (University of Southampton) open the issue with reflections on  introducing a refreshed direction for the journal.

Research Highlights

This issue features eight peer-reviewed research articles, offering different perspectives and practical insights, including:

• Crafting Humorous Soft Toys in early years education – exploring how humour can support holistic development
  (Marja-Leena Rönkkö, Juli-Anna Aerila, Tuula Stenius)
• Performative Objects as Creative Tools – enabling learners to tackle complex challenges
  (Cathrine Winther, Søsser Brodersen)
• Technology Education and Teacher Guidance – analysing communication modes in instructional materials
  (Pernilla Sundqvist et al.)
• Cultural Inspiration in Product Design – participatory approaches in design education
  (Weishu Yang et al.)
• AI and Creativity in Design Education – exploring digital tools for individual and collaborative innovation
  (Miroslava Petrova, Claas Kuhnen)
• Testing a New Pedagogical Model for Design Learning
  (Kathryn McSweeney et al.)
• Students’ Views on Work Futures in Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0
  (Mari Silver et al.)
• Medical Device Design through Role-Play and Experiential Learning
  (Steven C. Koenig, Gretel Monreal)

Read the Full Issue

You can view the full table of contents and access all articles here:

Read Volume 30, Issue 1

Explore the Archive

All issues, past and present, are freely available via Liverpool John Moores University Open Access Repository.

Submit Your Research

Interested in contributing to the journal? Visit the journal’s submission page to learn more.