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eISSN: 1531-4790pISSN: 0747-9360
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Aims and Scope of Design Issues
Design Issues is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering design history, theory, and criticism. The journal typically includes theoretical and critical articles, book reviews, and illustrations. Design Issues was established in 1984 and is published online and in hard copy by MIT Press. Less
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1.9
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Q3Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
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0.92
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | MIT PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1985 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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