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ICoRD 2027: 11th International Conference on Research into Design
Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru, India, January 6-9, 2027
Conference websitehttps://dm.iisc.ac.in/icord27/
Submission linkhttps://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icord2027
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Abstract registration deadlineFebruary 1, 2026
Submission deadlineMay 1, 2026
Topics: ai sustainability design research design education

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 

11th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD’27) 

Design of AI, Design by AI, Design with AI 

06-09 January 2027, JN Tata Seminar Complex, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

  

Design is ubiquitous; it pervades all spheres of life, and has been around as long as life has taken up the task of purposefully changing the world around it. Research into design and the emergence of a research community in this area has been relatively new. Its development has been influenced by the multiple facets of design (human, artefact, process, organisation, the micro- and macro-economy and the ecology by which design is shaped) and the associated diversification of the community depending on the facets of focus or that of their applications. Design is complex, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders, and requiring a multitude of areas of knowledge to be utilised, and resources spread across space and time. 

 

ICoRD’27 is the eleventh in a series of conferences intended to be held every two years in India to bring together the international community from diverse areas of design practice, education and research. Explore the dynamic world of design research at ICoRD'27 from January 6th to 9th, 2027, at the Department of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. ICoRD'27 is organised under the auspices of DeScIn: India's Academy of Design Sciences. This eleventh edition of the biennial conference delves into the multifaceted nature of design, showcasing original research and fostering collaboration. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research about design to the stakeholders; aid the ongoing process of developing and extending the collective vision through emerging research challenges and questions; and provide a platform for interaction, collaboration and development of the community for it to take up the challenges to realize the vision. This event and platform brings together practitioners, researchers, pupils, and educators in a vibrant space where technology and human experience intersect. Join us in shaping the future of design innovation.

 

ICoRD series was initiated by DM, IISc, Bengaluru in 2006. Since then, it has been hosted in 2009, 2011 (both at IISc), 2013 (at IIT Madras), 2015 (IISc), 2017 (IIT Guwahati), 2019 (IISc), 2021 (IIT Bombay), 2023 (IISc) and 2025 (IIT Hyderabad). DM has pioneered design research in India. IISc is one of India's leading science and technology institutions and is one of the Institutes of Eminence (IoE) decreed by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. ICoRD’27 is organised by the Department of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. The proceedings of ICoRD’27 will be published as a book by Springer. Extended versions of a selected set of papers from ICoRD’27 will be recommended for fast-track review for possible publication in AI EDAM Journal (Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, Cambridge Univ. Press, IF 2.3, (see link - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ai-edam)

 

Bengaluru is the 'Silicon Plateau' of the world, one of the top ten startup destinations and the second fastest growing community of start-ups, many of which explore emerging technologies such as IOT, Digital Twins, sensor networks, I4.0 and so on to design new products, systems and services. It is only appropriate that the theme for ICoRD'27 aligns with this ambiance.

 

Theme of ICoRD'27: Design of AI, Design by AI, Design with AI

 

The theme for ICoRD’27 is “Design of AI, Design by AI, Design with AI”. Artificial Intelligence, commonly termed AI, is transforming all areas of research, practice and education. Design plays a role in all three ways in which it influences and gets influenced by AI. The first is design of AI: how should AI be designed to serve society in a humane and responsible manner? The second is Design by AI: what tasks should be automated by AI, and how? The third is Design with AI: what design tasks should be carried out by combining the complementary strengths of humans and AI?

 

The conference will include: 

  • Keynote presentations from eminent national & international experts and practitioners 
  • Presentations of refereed papers as podium, panel or theme presentations 
  • Presentations on perspectives from industry and studies in practice 
  • Presentation of ICoNNN awards and keynotes 
  • Networking sessions for young researchers
  • Doctoral symposium
  • Design competition 
  • Workshop sessions
  • Social events

 

Abstract Submission: Information for Authors 

The organizing committee invites submissions of original research papers in all areas of design. This includes all dimensions, e.g., people, product, tools, processes, economies and environments of design, with research results contributing to its understanding and support of design practice and education. Tracks and example topics for each track are enlisted below: 

 

  • Application of Design Knowledge in Practice (Automotive, Aerospace, Biomedical Devices, etc.) 
  • Design Evaluation and Optimisation 
  • Design Ideation, Creativity and Synthesis 
  • Design Modelling, Prototyping, Simulation and Visualisation 
  • Design of/for User Interfaces, User Experience, and Human-Computer Interaction 
  • Design Theory and Research Methodology 
  • Eco-Design, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Sustainability 
  • Fablabs, Makerspaces and Design Spaces 
  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship 
  • Design Aesthetics, Semiotics, Semantics 
  • Design for X (Safety, Manufacture, Assembly, Cost, Reliability, Social Interaction, etc.) 
  • Design Management, Knowledge Management and Product Life Cycle Management 
  • Design of Systems, Services and Product Service Systems 
  • Design Teams, Collaboration, Communication 
  • Design Training and Education 
  • Enabling Technologies & Tools (AI, Computer-Aided Conceptual Design, AR/MR/VR, MEMS, Haptics, Smart Technologies, IoT, Collaborative Robotics, etc.) 
  • Human Factors in Design (Physical and Cognitive Ergonomics; Design for Emotions, etc.) 
  • Lexicon, Taxonomy, Ontology, Machine Learning and Data-driven Design 

 

Prospective authors should upload the abstract on the conference management tool - EasyChair, latest by 01 February 2026 through https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=icord2027

 

If you do not have an existing EasyChair account, please follow the instructions below: 

  • Go to https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=icord2027  
  • Click on “Create an account” 
  • Enter the required information (i.e., first name, last name, email address) 
  • You will receive an activation link on the email address provided 
  • Click on the activation link and provide the required information (i.e. organization name, country, username & password) 

 

Once you have an EasyChair account, please do the following:

  • Login into your account with your username and password.
  • Enter as an author and submit the abstract.

 

All abstracts will be checked for their originality, rigour and relevance for ICoRD’27; all papers relevant to the conference with novel and rigorous content will be asked to submit a full paper for peer review. The authors will be notified of the acceptance decision of their abstract by 15th February 2026.

 

The recommended structure of the abstract (comprising 300 words) is provided below: 

  • Title of the paper
  • Name and affiliation (designation, address, email ID) of all authors
  • Objectives: What research questions/hypotheses are to be reported?
  • Motivation: Why is this necessary? What aims are fulfilled by answering/testing these questions/hypotheses? Please establish the gap in literature that justifies the above, with 2-3 peer-reviewed references.
  • Methodology: How do you intend to answer/test these questions/hypotheses; what are the steps to be followed to do these?
  • Results and Conclusions: What are the answers to research questions/hypotheses testing? With these, what can be said about how well the aims are (likely to be) fulfilled?
  • References: Please enlist the 2-3 references.

A Poster/flyer for ICoRD’27 is available for download from ​https://dm.iisc.ac.in/icord27/assets/data/ICoRD27_Poster.pdf. Please feel free to download, print and display this poster in your department premises for broader visibility of the conference.  Important Dates 

  

Programme & Conference Chair: 

Professor Amaresh Chakrabarti

Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM) 

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

 

Vice Chair:

Professor Vishal Singh

Department of Design and Manufacturing (DM)

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

 

Venue 

JN Tata Seminar Complex

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

 

Contact 

For submission and conference-related query:

ICoRD’27 Secretariat, DM, IISc

Email: icord.conf@iisc.ac.in 

Conference Website: https://dm.iisc.ac.in/icord27/

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