The DRCI International Conference on Creativity, Design, Technology and Management (DRCI-ICCDTM) is conceptualised as a multidiciplinary design conference and as an annual event of the Design Research Council of India (DRCI) Research Community. This conference comited to generation of high quality reseach activities for design and alliaed disciplines. This is a hybrid conference. 

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Conference Themes

   

  1. Design Thinking and Innovation

   

• Human-centered design for complex problem solving
• Design thinking for social innovation and impact
• Cross-disciplinary approaches to design thinking
• Case studies in design-driven innovation

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  2. Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation

   

• AI and machine learning in creative processes
• Augmented and virtual reality for immersive design
• Blockchain and NFTs in digital arts and design
• IoTEmerging Technologies and Digital Mediacted experiences

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  3. User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design

   

• Aesthetic UX in 3D virtual environments
• Inclusive and accessible design in digital spaces
• Emotional design for human-centered experiences
• UX metrics and evaluation techniques for digital products

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  4. Creative Arts and Digital Media

   

• The role of digital media in contemporary art practices
• Motion graphics and animation in multimedia storytelling
• The impact of social media on visual art and design trends
• Cross-cultural influences in digital art creation

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  5. Sustainable Design and Environmental Impact

   

• Eco-design practices and materials in product design
• Life-cycle thinking in design for sustainability
• Digital tools and simulations for sustainable architecture
• Biomimicry and nature-inspired design for sustainability

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  6. Design Thinking and Management

   

• Resilient design thinking for human survival and safety
• Technology-driven solutions for disaster management
• Creating responsive environments for emergency situations
• Adaptive architecture and planning for resilience
• Design Thinking for Marketing Management
• Strategic Design Management 
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  7. Artificial Intelligence and Creativity

   

• Generative AI in visual and performing arts
• Ethics and bias in AI-driven creative processes
• Machine creativity vs. human creativity in design
• AI as a collaborative tool in the creative industry
• AI in Animation 

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  8. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Design

   

• Design for Occupational Health
• Design for Safety
• Design for Healthcare
• Cognitivve Ergonomics
• User Experience Design / Interaction Design (HCI)
• Ergonomics in Product Design
• Ergonomics in Fashion Design
• Ergonomics in Interior and Retail Design
• Visual Ergonomics and Graphics Design
• Ergonomics in War Planning and Defence 
• Biomechanics and Sports Equipment Design

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  9. Arts and Crafts of India

   

• Any Indian Crafts
• Sustainable Livelihood of Craftsmen
• Empowering Craft Movements with Digital Transformation and Design

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  But not limited to above topics

   

  Tentative Publications

  DRCI International Journal of Design and Allied Sciences(Special Issue) confirmed

• In communication with -

  Springer and Elsevier (SCOPUS) book series

• Important Dates

• Call for Abstact / Paper: 1st Nov 2024 
• Last Date of Abstract Submission: 31st Jan 2025
• Communication of Acceptance of Abstact: 28th Feb 2025
• Last Date of Full Paper Submission: 30th May 2025
• Communication of Acceptance of Paper : 31st July 2025
• Registation & Camera Ready Submission: 30th Aug 2025
• Conference Date : 1-3 Nov 2025

• How to Submit Paper

  Step 1: Submit an Extended Abstract of 500 words in Springer Nature Format 

  Step 2: Peer Reviwe of abstract  and Communication of Review Results 

  Step 3: Submit full paper of 3000-4000 words (Springer Nature 10 formated pages/ 6 formated pages of MDPI Engineering Proceedings)  

  Step 4. Communication of Acceptance Letter 

  Step 5: Present Paper in the Conference 

Committees

Advisory Committee

1. Prof. Dhurjati Majumdar, Netaji Subhas Technological University, Delhi, India
2. Prof. Pradyumna Vyas, President Elect, World Design Organization, Former Director, NID
3. Prof. Sougata Karmakar,  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ) Guwahati, Assam, India
4. Prof. Uday S. Dixit, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ) Guwahati, Assam, India

Streering Committee

1. Prof. Anirban Chowdhury, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
2. Dr. Bhaskar Saha, Central Institute of Technology (CIT) Kokrajhar, India
3. Dr. Suhana Ghosh, Drona Seeker, Kolkata

Technical Committee (Academia)

1. Prof. Manisha Mohan, Karnavati University, Gujrat, India
2. Prof. Debashis Majumdar, UPES, Dehradun India
3. Prof. Shakti Banerjee, MIT ADT University, Pune, India
4. Prof. Manohar Desai , Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
5. Prof. Saikat Gochayit, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
6. Dr. Wricha Mishra,  MIT ADT University, Pune, India
7. Dr. Sangeeta Pandit,  Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, India
8. Dr. Deepanka Bauah, National Institute of Design Jorhat, India
9. Prof. Nandita Bhattacharya, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, India
10. Dr. Arunachalam M., Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kanchipuram, India
11. Dr. Ananthanagu U., Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
12. Dr. Abhik Sarkar, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
13. Dr. Reema Namhata, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India
14. Dr. Swati Pal, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Maharashtra, India
15. Dr. Urmi Dhar, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Maharashtra, India
16. Dr. Arundhati Guha Thakurta, NMIMS (Deemed to be University), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to info@brahmandaeducational.com or hony.secretary@drci.in