Case Studies and Industry Papers

The Case Studies and Industry Papers track at INDIS 2026 provides a platform for industry professionals, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to present real-world experiences, design implementations, and innovation practices emerging from industry and organizational contexts.

Unlike traditional academic research papers, these submissions focus on practice-driven insights, showcasing how design methods, innovation strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches are applied in real projects, organizations, startups, or public-sector initiatives

This track aims to strengthen the dialogue between academia and industry, highlighting practical challenges, lessons learned, and transferable knowledge that can inform both research and professional practice.

Note: Pure marketing or product descriptions will not be accepted.

Scope of Contributions

Submissions in this track may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Case studies of design-led innovation in industry
  2. Documentation of product, service, or system design projects
  3. Industry implementations of user experience (UX) design and human-centered design
  4. Design interventions in government, public systems, or social innovation
  5. Case studies of startup innovation and design-driven entrepreneurship
  6. Implementation of design methods, tools, or frameworks in organizations
  7. Experiences from large-scale digital transformation or platform design
  8. Cross-disciplinary projects linking design, technology, and business strategy

Submissions should provide clear context, implementation details, outcomes, and lessons learned that can contribute to the broader understanding of design practice and innovation processes.

Paper Length and Formatting

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the following guidelines:

  1. Maximum Length: 6 pages including references
  2. Language: English
  3. Formatting: Springer conference paper template
  4. Submission Format: PDF

The manuscript must be formatted strictly according to the official Springer conference paper template provided here.

Submissions exceeding the page limit or not conforming to the template may be returned without review.

Anonymization and Review Process

INDIS 2026 follows a double-blind peer review process.

Authors must ensure that:

  • The submitted manuscript does not contain author names, affiliations, or identifying information
  • References to the authors’ previous work are anonymized where necessary
  • File metadata does not reveal author identities

Each submission will be reviewed by multiple members of the Scientific Committee based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and novelty of the research contribution
  • Methodological rigor and clarity
  • Relevance to the conference themes
  • Quality of analysis and discussion
  • Contribution to design and innovation research

Accepted papers will be presented during the conference and included in the official proceedings.

Submission Process

All Case Study and Industry Papers must be submitted through the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (Microsoft CMT) submission system.

Authors must:

  1. Create or log in to a Microsoft CMT account at Microsoft CMT Log in
  2. Select the INDIS 2026 – Full Research Paper track
  3. Upload the anonymized manuscript in PDF format
  4. Provide the required metadata (title, abstract, keywords, author details)

Submissions sent by email or other means will not be considered.

Recommended Structure

While the structure may vary depending on the nature of the project, a typical Case Study or Industry Paper may include the following elements:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Context or Background of the Project
  • Problem or Opportunity Addressed
  • Design Process or Implementation Approach
  • Methods, Tools, or Frameworks Used
  • Outcomes and Impact
  • Lessons Learned or Practical Insights
  • Implications for Design and Innovation Practice
  • References

Authors are encouraged to include visual documentation, process descriptions, or evaluation insights where appropriate.

Important Notes

  • Submissions must present original, unpublished work that is not currently under review elsewhere.
  • All papers will be checked for academic integrity and originality.
  • At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present the work at the conference for it to appear in the proceedings.

Review Process

All Case Study and Industry Paper submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Each submission will be reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee and domain experts, who will evaluate the paper based on:

  • Relevance to design and innovation practice
  • Clarity in presenting the case context and design process
  • Practical insights and lessons learned
  • Contribution to design knowledge and professional practice
  • Quality and clarity of presentation

Final acceptance decisions will be made by the Program Chair in consultation with the Scientific Committee.

Program Chair

The Case Study and Industry Paper track is coordinated under the leadership of the Program Chair:

Prof. Santosh Jagtap
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India

The Program Chair works closely with the Scientific Committee and reviewers to ensure a fair, transparent, and high-quality review process.

At the Conference

Authors of accepted Case Study and Industry Papers will be invited to present their work at INDIS 2026 during dedicated sessions.

Presentations will provide authors the opportunity to:

  • Share their research with the international design research community
  • Engage in discussions with scholars, practitioners, and industry experts
  • Receive feedback that can further strengthen the research for future journal publications

Selected high-quality papers may also be invited for extended submission to a journal special issue after the conference.

Ethics and Responsible Research

INDIS 2026 expects all submissions to adhere to high standards of academic integrity and responsible research practice.

Authors must ensure that their work:

  • Represents original research that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Properly acknowledges prior work through appropriate citations.
  • Avoids plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, or other forms of academic misconduct.

Research involving human participants, user studies, field research, or data collection must follow appropriate ethical guidelines. Authors are expected to ensure that:

  • Participants provided informed consent.
  • Data collection respects privacy, confidentiality, and data protection principles.
  • Institutional or organizational ethics approvals were obtained where required.

INDIS encourages responsible research practices that consider the social, cultural, environmental, and ethical implications of design and innovation.

Submissions found to violate ethical standards may be rejected or withdrawn from the review process.

Use of Generative AI Tools

Authors may use generative AI tools (such as language models or AI-assisted writing systems) as supportive tools during the research and writing process, but they remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work.

The following principles apply:

  • Generative AI tools must not be listed as authors.
  • Authors must ensure that AI-generated content does not introduce plagiarism, fabricated references, or incorrect claims.
  • If AI tools significantly assisted in writing, editing, or data analysis, authors should transparently acknowledge their use in an appropriate section of the paper (e.g., acknowledgements or methodology).

The use of AI tools should not replace scholarly reasoning, analysis, or original intellectual contribution.

All submissions will be subject to similarity checks and academic integrity screening as part of the review process.

CMT Acknowledgement

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.