About the Journal

Jurnal Desain dan Arsitektur (DESA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published periodically by the Architecture Study Program, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM). The journal focuses on the dissemination of knowledge, ideas, and research findings in the fields of design and architecture, serving academics, researchers, practitioners, and students. Since its first issue was published in March 2020, DESA has been committed to presenting original and innovative scholarly articles that contribute to the advancement of architectural and design knowledge at local, national, and international levels.

Scope & Focus
DESA accepts articles covering disciplines related to the built environment and design processes, including but not limited to:

• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Urban & Regional Design
• Landscape Design
• Building Science and Technology
• Design Methodology
• Architectural Theory and Criticism

The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches that integrate conceptual, formal, technological, social, and cultural aspects within the design process.

Open Access & Licensing
DESA implements an open access policy. All accepted articles are freely accessible and may be downloaded without restrictions or subscription fees from the journal archive. This policy reflects the journal’s commitment to ensuring that scientific knowledge is widely accessible for the benefit of the broader community.

ISSN, DOI & Archiving
DESA holds an Online ISSN: 2747-2469 and is indexed in national and international databases that support long-term digital preservation. Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) registered through CrossRef, ensuring proper citation, discoverability, and permanent accessibility across platforms.

Copyright & Usage
This publication is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that proper attribution is given. Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article as an open-access publication.

Submission & Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance to the field of design and architecture. Submission procedures follow the Author Guidelines available online through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Publication Frequency
DESA is published biannually, in March and September, consistently providing up-to-date and relevant scholarly contributions in the disciplines of design and architecture.

With a transparent editorial structure, a rigorous peer-review system, and a strong commitment to open access, DESA aims to serve as a reliable academic reference and a collaborative platform for the design and architecture community. The complete archive and publication information are available on the journal’s official website.