Submissions are welcomed relating to the primary, secondary and higher education sectors, initial teacher education (ITE) and continuous professional development (CPD). Contributions to the on-going research debate are encouraged from any country. The expectation is that the new Journal will publish articles at the leading edge of the worldwide development of the subject area. The final edition each year will include published versions of the keynotes from the Design and Technology (D&T) Association's international research conference.The normal word limit for articles is 5000 words, although up to 8000 words will be permitted in exceptional circumstances. Visual illustrations are encouraged in keeping with design and technology's ethos and practice. It is the Journal's policy to positively encourage the submission of articles based on action research by practitioners, which has been the bedrock of the subject's development for several decades. The Journal would also welcome the opportunity to publish substantial literature reviews in order to consolidate contributions which have been made to the subject, and ensure that they are accessible to current researchers and teachers.