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Design Studies Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Design Studies in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Design Studies format
Design Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Design Education and Practice, Creativity in Education and Neuroscience, Innovative Human-Technology Interaction.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Design Studies 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Design Education and Practice Creativity in Education and Neuroscience Innovative Human-Technology Interaction Architecture and Computational Design Product Development and Customization |
| ISSN | 0142-694X |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.33 |
| h-index | 149 |
| i10-index | 1,140 |
| Total citations | 105,529 |
| Article processing charge | $3,500 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Delft University of Technology |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Design Studies template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Design Studies format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Design Studies template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Design Studies use?
Design Studies uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Design Studies 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Design Studies?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Design Studies document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Design Studies template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Design Studies format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Design Studies?
Design Studies is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Design Studies template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Design Studies PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Design Studies template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Design Studies template cost?
You can start writing in the Design Studies template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Design Studies PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.