New Blog Discusses Research for Designers

Research Design Connections (RDC) calls itself "The knowledge tool to create great places." The site is full of useful information and is easy to navigate. It is almost free of advertising (just a few subtle Google Ads). It is also worth mentioning that there are very few pictures. This means the website is very fast, but for visual people  (like me) it makes the experience less rich.

Recently they have started a blog to discuss research of interest to designers. The blog's web address is: www.researchdesignconnections.com/blog

I asked the Senior Editor Sally Augustin a few questions:

When did you start Research Design Connections ? Was it print first? Then web and print?
RDC began publication in 2002.  Initially it was printed on paper, then electronically and on paper, now we are an entirely electronic publication.

How do you pick research to feature?
I pick research that I think would be useful to practitioners for inclusion in RDC and on the blog.

Are you trying to be like "Cliff Notes" to summarize the key nuggets of information so that Designers don't have to waste their time reading all day?
I am trying to provide practitioners and interested parties with the information that they need to apply recent scientific research.

Do you rate research for it's quality or do you comment on its usefulness?
I include research that can be applied by practitioners and that has been included in peer reviewed journals or other reputable sources (a research firm with a strong reputation, etc.).

How is the blog different than that?  Why have a blog?
The blog was introduced so readers could learn of new information via RDC every day.

Who is your intended audience?
Our intended audience is designers of all types (architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners,  industrial designers, etc.), facilities managers, and interested others.

Can people submit articles for you to post?
I would consider articles submitted by others for publication on the blog.  Guest experts are recruited for RDC.

The online journal requires a subscription, yes? But the blog is free?
The blog is free.