Editorial

Abstract

Six months ago the first issue of Studies in Dr!sign Education and Craft ,appeared. In style and content it was considerably more ambitious than the Studies in Education and Craft it replaced. In view of the well known hazards of journal publishing the editorial board was well aware that it was upon a risky and uncertain venture. Since that time our fears have rapidly diminished in the face of the enthusiastic response to the first issue. Readers from all areas of work in design education have been warm in their encouragement and prompt in their subscriptions. Advertisers are using the journal in increasing numbers and the flow of contributions has been impressive. The break-even point in the journal's finances now looks nearer than once seemed possible. It is the policy of the journal to achieve further development and the increased content and illustration of this issue are a first indication of this. In addition it is hoped to be able to contain increasing costs - including postage - and to stabilise the subscription at present rates for at least several years.