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Designs Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Designs in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Designs format

Designs is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies, Manufacturing Process and Optimization, Building Energy and Comfort Optimization. Over its lifetime it has published 884 papers, which have received 9,477 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Designs 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies Manufacturing Process and Optimization Building Energy and Comfort Optimization Design Education and Practice Smart Grid Energy Management
ISSN2411-9660
Citation impact (2-yr)3.58
h-index41
i10-index257
Article processing charge$1,515
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing herePolitecnico di Milano
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Designs per year

13
2017
55
2018
53
2019
57
2020
82
2021
126
2022
147
2023
134
2024
146
2025

Citation impact of Designs by publication year

244
2017
1.3K
2018
936
2019
1.3K
2020
1.4K
2021
1.5K
2022
1.5K
2023
829
2024
331
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Designs

Machine Learning with Applications in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis

Wenbin Yue, Zidong Wang, Hongwei Chen et al. · 9 May 2018

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, representing the majority of new cancer cases and cancer-related deaths according to global statistics, making it a significant public health problem in today’s society. The early diagnosis of BC can improve the prognosis and chance of survival significantly, as it can promote…

A Conceptual Framework to Support Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Using an Integrated Business Process Management Approach

J.B. Butt · 27 Jun 2020

Digital transformation is no longer a future trend, as it has become a necessity for businesses to grow and remain competitive in the market. The fourth industrial revolution, called Industry 4.0, is at the heart of this transformation, and is supporting organizations in achieving benefits that were unthinkable a few years ago. The impact of…

Classification and Selection of Cellular Materials in Mechanical Design: Engineering and Biomimetic Approaches

Dhruv Bhate, Clint A. Penick, Lara A. Ferry et al. · 19 Mar 2019

Recent developments in design and manufacturing have greatly expanded the design space for functional part production by enabling control of structural details at small scales to inform behavior at the whole-structure level. This can be achieved with cellular materials, such as honeycombs, foams and lattices. Designing structures with cellular materials involves answering an important question:…

A Strategic Roadmap for the Manufacturing Industry to Implement Industry 4.0

J.B. Butt · 10 May 2020

Industry 4.0 (also referred to as digitization of manufacturing) is characterized by cyber physical systems, automation, and data exchange. It is no longer a future trend and is being employed worldwide by manufacturing organizations, to gain benefits of improved performance, reduced inefficiencies, and lower costs, while improving flexibility. However, the implementation of Industry 4.0 enabling…

Exploring the Interrelationship between Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0

J.B. Butt · 17 Jun 2020

Innovative technologies allow organizations to remain competitive in the market and increase their profitability. These driving factors have led to the adoption of several emerging technologies and no other trend has created more of an impact than Industry 4.0 in recent years. This is an umbrella term that encompasses several digital technologies that are geared…

Designs template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Designs format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Designs template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Designs use?
Designs uses Numbered (MDPI) 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. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Designs 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Designs?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Designs 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 Designs template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Designs format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Designs?
Designs - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Designs PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Designs template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Designs template cost?
You can start writing in the Designs template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Designs PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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