Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Practice-oriented Research and Latin American Diaspora in Aotearoa New Zealand

In this second issue, LINK PRAXIS: Journal of Practice-led Research in Design and the Global South continues its mission to publish high-quality scholarly contributions addressing critical topics in design research. Volume 2 is organised into two sections, each presenting innovative perspectives and methodologies within the field.

The first section features contributions from authors who participated in the LINK 2023 5th Conference on Practice-led Research and the Global South, focusing on the theme of diaspora. These papers explore diverse approaches to design research, reflecting on the intersections of cultural identity, creative practice, and global migration.

The second section presents 13 texts selected by the editor from the exegesis accompanying the final-year capstone projects in the Communication Design degree at Auckland University of Technology. These writings provide insight into a pedagogical approach to practice-led research at the undergraduate level, utilising the connective exegesis model (Hamilton & Jaaniste, 2010). The selected texts, chosen from over 100 submissions, represent strong evidence of undergraduate research in Communication Design.

We trust that this collection of insightful articles will offer a deeper understanding of the intersections between design, culture, and practice-led research. As you engage with the diverse topics explored in this issue – from cultural perspectives in media to innovative approaches in design education and sustainability in fisheries management – we invite you to reflect on the potential impact of these approaches to inspire and inform.

Wishing you an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.