Re-Shaping Transport and Mobility Through Design
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 718
Special Issue Editors
Interests: industrial design; mobility
Interests: vehicle design; human–machine interactions
Interests: user-centred design; mobility
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transport and mobility landscape is at a transformative juncture, driven by environmental imperatives, evolving technologies, and shifting societal expectations.
At the heart of this transformation is the role of design in shaping not only the physical products and systems but also the experiences and behaviours that define the future of mobility. This Special Issue of Applied Sciences seeks research contributions that address the future of transport and mobility through the lens of design. We invite submissions from academics, practitioners, and policy influencers who are innovating at the intersection of mobility, technology, and design. We are particularly interested in research that goes beyond technical solutions to consider the cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of future mobility.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable Mobility Design: Solutions that prioritize eco-friendly materials, reduce carbon emissions, and encourage sustainable travel behaviors.
- User-Centric Mobility Design: Design methodologies that enhance user experience, accessibility, and inclusivity, particularly for underserved communities.
- Emerging Technologies in Mobility: The role of autonomous vehicles, micromobility devices, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms in future urban systems.
- Active and Shared Mobility Systems: Redesigning infrastructure and products to support walking, cycling, and other non-motorized modes of transport.
- Policy and Design Synergies: Explorations of how design-led initiatives can support policy frameworks and drive systemic change in mobility practices.
As we explore the future of transport and mobility, this Special Issue aims to spotlight design’s potential to influence the choices, pathways, and policies that will define the movement of people and goods in the decades ahead.
Dr. Selby Coxon
Dr. Cyriel Diels
Prof. Dr. Andree Woodcock
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mobility
- transport
- design
- sustainable
- user centric
- active mobility
- public transport
- emerging technologies
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