A Network of Networks

The Design Principles & Practices Research Network is part of Common Ground Research Networks, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building inclusive, collaborative, and ethically grounded communities of knowledge. Through its conferences, journals, and books, the Network affirms that design is not merely a mode of production—it is a mode of understanding the world and transforming it through creativity, empathy, and critical reflection.

Our Networks

Common Ground Research Networks curates twenty-four networks that cross a wide range of topics—from design, to technology, to sports and beyond. We’re proud to be an independent organization, allowing us to create truly open spaces for scholarly dialogue.