The magazine: two great periods

Abstract

In the history of the magazine, two great periods can be seen, the first one that goes from No. 1-2014 to 9-2018 and the second from No. 10-2019 onwards.
In this second moment, the publication is characterized by:

*  A functional, clean and interactive interface.
*  Five sections: Editorial, DISEÑOCONCIENCIA, ISDi Project, From the Academy and the Designer and his work.
*  An average of 12 articles published in each issue.
*  Strengthening the Editorial Committee and the Referees Committee with PhDs in design from other national and foreign institutions and universities.
*  The requirements for their inclusion in databases of serial publications of impact I and II are satisfied.
*  The magazine is being recognized by a greater number of teachers, researchers and designers as a space to publish and update themselves in the profession.
*  A3manos becomes a construction publication continues to maintain the punctuality of its departure at the beginning of each semester.

These elements define, without a doubt, a maturing process of the magazine that drives forward, making it possible to:

*  CITMA certification as a starting point and to be included in databases of serial publications of impact I or II.
*  The presentation of the interface in several languages (English, Portuguese and Italian) although the official language for the publication of the articles is Spanish.
*  Collaboration with other design and university scientific journals, including the option to exchange articles for publication.
*  The recognition of the largest number of readers using the Design Registry ofthe National Design Office and social networks: Instagram, Pinterest, Fotki, Imgur, DeviantART, LinkedIn, Xing, among others.

The Editorial Committee of A3manos is confident of sustained growth with the support of all those who see it as a useful publication for the development of the profession and the training of designers.