The Chinese Journal of Engineering Design is a reputable journal published by Zhejiang University Press Co., Ltd. Founded in December 1994, it is the first internationally cooperative journal in the field of engineering design research. Administered by the Ministry of Education of China, it is sponsored by both Zhejiang University and the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering. Zhejiang University Press Co., Ltd. is fully responsible for its bimonthly domestic and overseas publication, which is printed in A4 size. This journal is dedicated to reporting the latest achievements in engineering design research, thereby promoting communication between academic research and its industrial applications. Achievements that demonstrate high creativity and practicality are particularly desirable. Aiming to provide valuable references for designers, developers, and researchers of diverse technical artifacts, its content covers all aspects of design theory and methodology, as well as the enabling environment, including creative design, concurrent design, conceptual design, intelligent design, web-based design, reverse engineering design, industrial design, design optimization, tribology, design by biological analogy, virtual reality in design, structural analysis and design, design knowledge representation, design knowledge management, and design decision-making systems.