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Visible Language is the oldest peer-reviewed design journal. It advocates the teaching, research, and practice of visual communication design to enhance the human experience. Published by the Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design at the University of Cincinnati, Visible Language balances artfulness with science, innovation with respect for human patterns of use, evidence-based research with intuitive exploration, and technology with humanity.

- published 3 times a year: April, September, December
- double-blind peer review
- open-access 12 months from publication
- searchable database of all back-issues on-line
- acceptance rate below 20%

ISSN 0022-2224 

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Vol. 59 (2025): Volume 59 Yearbook

Elements from a journal’s figures are printed on top of each other in black over gray and over a red area inscribed in the gray area. Titling sits atop in white: Visible Language, volume 59, 2025, with number 1 April, number 2 August, and number 3 December all listed.

Published: 2025-12-31

Editorial

What is this? It appears to be a four-by-four grid, including graphic material, but it is largely inscrutable. It turns out, if you must know, that these are examples of figures on pages of Visible Language, with the surrounding structure and text excised. And this is why it’s difficult to gauge. There is clearly a book spread, and some highways signs. Otherwise, it’s simply visual material.

Recent Trends in Academic Publishing: Open Access, Predatory Publishers, Plagiarism, Citation Format, and Service to the Discipline

Matthew Peterson

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Title page for an article with standard journal typesetting.

The Disciplinary Status of Visual Communication or Graphic Design

Deborah Littlejohn

xviii-xxi

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Visit Visible Language Journal at our new home: www.visible-language.org, or stay and browse the archives and past issues.