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[email protected] published. All research articles are Workshop in ”Glasriket” Printers: TGM Sthlm assessed by an academic editorial Fenela Childs translated (The Kingdom of Crystal). ISSN 2000-964X the editorial sections. committee prior to publication. Photo: Conny Olander NB! From now on, the research section of Design Research Journal will be published in electronic form by Linköping University Electronic Press. All research articles published from 2009 and onwards will also be available from the beginning of 2014. See www.ep.liu.se. CONTENTS Borås – a magnet for more than fashion fans 4 A visit to the new Swedish School of Textiles in the centre of Borås.