This edition reflects the IDR Journal’s commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue in design research, practice, and education, with a particular emphasis on the diverse and dynamic contexts of the Global South and Asia. ...
As the founding editor, it is with great pride that I introduce the inaugural issue of the Integrated Design Research (IDR) Journal, Volume 01, Issue 01. This publication marks the culmination of dedicated efforts to create ...
In this paper, we present a logical analysis of the graphical elements used to structure the earliest Sinhala newspaper front page layouts. Furthermore, a hierarchical structure is proposed logically to represent the ...
De Saram, SA; Tirimanne, S; Samarasinghe, AM[Article-Full-text]
This paper investigates the effect of preschool’s architectural characteristics on the growth of children. Children aged 1-5 years show rapid development in their cognitive development, social and emotional development, ...
Postage stamps primarily issued by governments as receipts of postal prepayment, are important sources of global material and visual culture. Other than its utilitarian purpose, postage stamps represent the issuing countries, ...
“Denim” has united the world from its origin to the present day, playing different roles to satisfy different requirements of society as a clothing fashion. This has been accepted throughout the world due to different ...
Recyclability oriented packaging solutions (ROPS) are designed to be compatible with established recycling systems and facilitate the users to organise their waste management
systems. It assists the global need of achieving ...
This research investigated the influence of Green Building Interior on Employee Productivity within the Apparel industry, with a specific focus on MAS Thurulie, a Green clothing factory in Sri Lanka. The study addressed ...
Unlike belief and knowledge, intelligence is not information: it is a process, or an innate capacity to use the information to respond to ever-changing requirements. Through assiduous practice, one can become more skilled. ...
Architecture is politically powerful, and its interdisciplinary nature makes it rich and colourful. Postcolonial critique is one of the ways that one could look at and understand architecture and the built environment of ...
The rapid decline of the traditional Agasti jewellery craft creates significant gaps in knowledge, skills, and ultimately affects the endurance of the entire craft community, including the traditional craft code. This ...
This study explores the puzzling phenomenon of individuals maintaining poor posture while sitting in ergonomically designed chairs intended to promote good posture and comfort. The goal of the research is to identify the ...
This research delves into the vital domain of vehicle dealership interiors, recognizing their pivotal role as the main point of connection between customers and manufacturers. It comprehensively explores the variables of ...
This research contributes to the knowledge of digital tools in the domain of online education. This is an exploratory study done to identify Teachers’ endeavours in adapting and optimising familiar digital tools and features ...
The semi stylistic tradition came to a peak in mural paintings of Sri Lanka during the 18th century along with an enormous distribution throughout the central and suburban Kandyan domain. Scholars have explored and interpreted ...
The fragility of a product reflects its mechanical properties, particularly its ability to resist dynamic shock when subjected to impact or vibration. When the force exerted on the product exceeds its tolerance, the structure ...
Environmental concerns have gained international attention as a result of rising urbanisation and population expansion. One of the main sectors responsible for the devastation of the environment is the construction industry. ...
Open science serves as a catalyst, helping to establish the foundations of a healthy scientific environment. Much like nutrient-rich soil sustains a diverse and thriving forest, open science provides the essential elements ...