Dear All,
IDEC Call for Abstracts for 2018 Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
Deadline for Abstracts: Monday, October 12, 2017. The
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) invites educators from around
the globe to submit abstracts that explore the foundations of interior
design, its teaching, and scholarship. Abstracts are double-blind
reviewed by the IDEC Academy of Reviewers who will recommend acceptance
for presentation at the IDEC 2018 Annual Conference to be held in
Boston,March 7-10, 2018.
Authors
are encouraged to submit scholarly abstracts that celebrate the
discipline of interior design in all its many facets: its pedagogy,
history, theory, practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and any
other topic of current and/or continuing relevance to interior design.
Three different abstract formats will be considered for presentation,
and many methods of inquiry are invited. All submissions are expected to
be original research that has not been presented previously at other
scholarly venues.
Conference Tracks
Human-Centered
Design speaks to the critical role interior spaces play in the well
being of people in the made environment. Specific conference tracks
joining design scholars, educators, and creators aim to coalesce a body
of work significant in size and focus and to facilitate collaboration
amongst these design thinkers. You must select one of the Conference
Tracks below or select Open Track. All submissions will be scored using
established criteria and there is NO penalty or advantage to selecting a
track. These will be used for scheduling and so that conference
presenters and attendees can identify areas of interest.
Culture
How
do we create environments that celebrate culture and foster inclusion,
identity, and safety? How do we understand the reciprocal relationship
between designer and user?
Pedagogy
How
do we instill values of human respect and dignity in our students? How
do we prepare future designers for the roles of advocate and change
agent? What techniques and tools inform the learning environment? How do
we balance high-tech with high-touch?
Practice
How
are the concerns of humans addressed in the professional practice of
design? How does the role of professional differ from that of student?
What is the role of pro bono work in the design workplace?
Social Impact
How
do we change human expectations about and demands of the made
environment? How do designers listen and learn about marginalized
individuals and groups? How can we use technology to understand humans
and advance design solutions? How do designers create public awareness
of design’s impact in the everyday experience?
Boundaries
How
can we transform our thinking with regard to humans and the made
environment? These presentations are the place to share emerging ideas
that challenge the status quo and foster innovative design thinking,
making, and doing.
Open Track
Please
select this track if you believe your work cannot be described by any
of the tracks above. There is no penalty in your evaluation if you
select this track
Deadlines and Schedule
- October 12, 2017: Abstracts received no later than 11:59 Pacific Standard Time
- November 17, 2017: Email notice of abstract acceptance/rejection with reviewer scores/comments.
- January 5, 2018: Schedule of Presentations provided to participants
- March 7-10, 2018: IDEC 2018 Annual Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois.
Please
note that the abstract and appendix submitted for the review process
are the ones that will be printed in the Published Abstracts document
following the conference. There will be no opportunity for additional
edits. Those who do not present at the conference will not be included
in the conference proceedings.
Presentation Categories
All
abstracts submitted for review must be identified by one of the
following two presentation categories. Each category is outlined below.
Scholarship of Design Research:
Scholarship of Design Research abstracts explore theoretical,
historical, or practical aspects of the interior design discipline in
both practice and education. Scholarship of Design Research abstracts
should identify the question or theory being explored, the framework of exploration and conclusions drawn
from the examination. It is expected that the scholarship presented
will have reached preliminary conclusions and/or implications that can
be shared with the audience. Project/study is complete at time of abstract submission and is reflected in the abstract. Scholarship that is in process should be submitted as a poster.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) abstracts emphasize
teaching methods used in interior design courses. SoTL abstracts should identify the problem being addressed, the method or strategy used to address the problem, and an analysis of the outcomes (e.g.,
student work or learning). It is expected that the scholarship
presented will have reached preliminary conclusions and/or implications
that can be shared with the audience. Project/study is complete at time of abstract submission and is reflected in the abstract. Scholarship that is in process should be submitted as a poster.
SoTL submissions must include
an Appendix of up to 5 pages or images. This appendix should include
supplemental materials, which may consist of (but is not limited to)
project outlines, project statements, and examples of student outcomes
if available. Submissions without an appendix will not be reviewed.
Presentation Formats
All
abstracts submitted for review must identify which of the following
three presentation formats is being proposed. Each presentation format
has unique characteristics that support particular types of information
or processes being presented. It is encouraged that these
characteristics are considered when preparing abstracts for review. Each
presentation format is described below.
Presentation: Presentations
provide a forum for the formal presentation of scholarly work. This
category is best suited for scholarship that has reached conclusions
and/or implications that can be shared with the audience. This format
provides an opportunity for work to be offered for question and
comment. Presentations are 20 minutes in length, followed by 10
minutes of discussion. When preparing for your presentation please plan
for the Q and A session.
Poster: Posters
utilize a graphic format intended to foster one-on-one dialogue between
the presenter and the conference attendees. This category is intended
for scholarship that is preliminary, ongoing, or will benefit from this
informal presentation and discussion format. Abstracts submitted in this
category must include a description of or information concerning the
graphic presentation being proposed (medium, format, etc). Poster
presentations will be assigned an 8’ wide by 4’ tall vertical display
area. Posters will be presented in an open forum at designated time(s)
during the conference.
Panel: Panel
presentations encourage open discussion and opinions. A moderator will
submit the abstract proposal and invite three to five presenters to
participate. (No names of any of the participants should appear in the
abstract). The topic should be one that would benefit from diverse
opinions and open discussion. Panel presentations are 60 minutes in
length. Typically, panelists make their individual presentations in the
first 40 minutes to be followed by 20 minutes of discussion with the
audience.
Graduate Student Submissions
Graduate
students are encouraged to submit within the poster category, although
graduate students may submit individually or participate with a
sponsoring faculty member in any of the above formats. IDEC encourages
individuals who aspire to enter the academy to submit abstracts so that
they may receive feedback and helpful suggestions. Additionally, top
scoring graduate submissions will be evaluated for the Graduate Scholar
Research Award.
Graduate
students will identify their status on the online submission form.
Presentations of the accepted abstract will follow the formats listed
above.
Submission Limits
In
order to support the increasing quality of scholarship being offered at
Conference, a limit is imposed on the maximum quantity of abstract
submissions. Authors serving in the role of primary, or lead contributor
are limited to two (2) abstract submissions. No limit is imposed on a
faculty member serving as coauthor for student submissions. However, an
individual may only present one poster. If two are accepted, the
presenter may choose which one will be presented at the conference or the presenter must designate co-author who will engage the audience during the poster session.
Submission Requirements
Submissions that do not satisfy all requirements will be disqualified from review.
Identification:
To assure blind review, submissions must NOT include author(s) name(s),
institutional affiliation(s), course numbers, or any other forms of
identification (including identifying photographs, curriculum vitae, or
assignments in the appendix).
Submission:
All submissions must be made through the online submission form. The
online submission process will provide further instructions regarding
contact information, how to submit an abstract, and other important
information. Only those abstracts submitted through the online process
will be accepted for review.
Abstract Submission: The abstract submission must include the following:
- Presentation Format: Presentation, Poster, or Panel.
- Presentation Category: Scholarship of Design Research or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
- Select a Conference Track: You must select one of the Conference Tracks or select Open Track.
- Title of Abstract: Copy & paste the abstract title into the online submission form.
- 4,000 Character Abstract: Author(s)
must copy & paste a 4,000 character (maximum - including spaces)
abstract that follows the requirements for the specific presentation
category and format. The online submission does not support footnotes or
endnotes.
- References: One
reference is required. Include up to five (maximum) references; Authors
may utilize APA, MLA, Chicago Style, or any nationally recognized
format that best represents the author’s style of scholarship.
- Appendix:
An Appendix of up to 5 pages or images including tables/charts and/or
other appropriate supplemental material may be included. SoTL abstracts of any format must include an Appendix. Appendix items must be submitted in jpg or doc format.
Additional
information: The following information may be submitted with your
abstract but is not part of the blind-review process. This information
is required of all accepted abstracts.
- Author(s): Use the online submission form to list author(s) and institution(s) in order.
- 25-Word Summary: This summary will be published in the conference brochure exactly as submitted.
- Author Bio & Photo: The primary author must include a bio and photo.
Fees
Submission
requiring payment can be made online through the online submission
system. Payment by credit card only is permitted. Submission fees are
nonrefundable. Rates are as follows:
- IDEC members (maximum of 2 as first author): Free
- Non-members (maximum of 2 as first author): $40.00 for each submission
- Non-member Students (maximum of 2 as first author): $15.00 for each submission
Each
non-member student submitting as lead author must forward to the IDEC
office a signed statement on the school’s letterhead verifying the
student’s status. A photocopy of a current student ID with the
Department Head’s signature will serve this purpose.
Original Work Statement
Scholarship
submissions must be original work of the author or authors.
Existing precedent work of the author and/or of others that directly
influenced the scholarship should be cited in the submission.
Scholarship previously published or presented must be significantly
built upon for consideration. Submissions found in violation of this
policy will be disqualified from review.
Schedule of Presentation
Every
effort to avoid conflict in presentation times is made. Your provision
of co-author/co-presenter and panelist names is necessary at the time of
submission, even if their attendance has not yet been confirmed. Once
the schedule is set, changes are not possible due to the pairing of
paper topics and the many demands of conference scheduling. We
appreciate your help and understanding very much.
Questions - Contact the conference Abstract Review Coordinators with any questions.
Jennifer Webb
IDEC Director (Scholarship)
University of Arkansasjwebb@uark.edu
