Publications

Three covers of Harvard Design Magazine.

The publications program of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design examines current challenges and debates in design theory and practice, linking developments in the study of the built environment to research in other disciplines. Our publications draw from the GSD’s wide-ranging intellectual and creative output, reflecting the discourse, research, and innovation generated in and around the School. Faculty, students, visiting critics, and practitioners, as well as thinkers and makers from other fields and institutions contribute to our dynamic collection of books, journals, and reports.  

Harvard Design Press

Harvard Design Press anchors our program with publications that pursue challenging ideas on the research and practice of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and urban design.  

Cover of Harvard Design Press.

Harvard Design Magazine

Published twice a year, our flagship periodical Harvard Design Magazine embodies the mission of the GSD to bring the design fields in conversation with broader cultural and social developments. 

Three covers of Harvard Design Magazine.

The Incidents

The Incidents is a series pocket books that capture uncommon events at the GSD, deepening the lines of inquiry developed during our public programs. 

Cover of The Incidents.

Student Works

Harvard GSD publications also spotlight student works through series including the annual A to Z anthology and the student-run publication Pairs. 

Cover of A to Z anthology.

Recent Publications

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