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Active Design Review welcomes clear, thoughtful proposals that help readers understand how products are shaped and used. We are interested in specific design questions, not general praise for a product or brand.

What we welcome

Pitch explainers about a design feature, comparisons that clarify meaningful differences, histories of familiar objects, and careful readings of how form or interaction affects use. A strong proposal has a distinct subject, a clear reader question and a reason the answer remains useful beyond a passing trend.

What to include

Send a short outline through the Contact page. Name the object or design question, explain the central point you would make, describe the material you would consult, and note any relevant experience without relying on credentials as a substitute for evidence. Please identify commercial interests or close ties to a product discussed.

Before sending

We favour precise, independent writing that separates fact from opinion and does not make unsupported performance or safety claims. We cannot promise publication or a particular response time. Proposals are sent through the Contact page; do not include confidential material.