MÆNA 2019 Theme: TransThe prefx trans- circumscribes the theme for the 2019 issue of Mæna. The word is open to interpretation by all contributors but it is often employed as a prefx to denote actions that enter across or through something. Transtherefore relates to such disparate topics as changes (transformation, transposition…), travelling (transfer, transport, Trans-Siberian…), gender identity (transgender, transvestite…), religious rituals (trances, transgression…) languages (translating…), ways of communication, life and death – to name a few. Students will also employ the theme as a principle for their design of the magazine.
Editors Marteinn Sindri Jónsson, Adjunct Professor of Theory, Editor Lóa Auðunsdóttir, Assistant Professor of Visual Communication, Editor of Design Birna Geirfnnsdóttir, Assistant Professor and Programme director of Department of Visual Communication, Editor of Design Sam Rees, Adjunct Professor of Visual Communication, Editor and Consultant Translations Marteinn Sindri Jónsson and Sam Rees.
CRITERIA Articles are subject to the following criteria: Research Article (2000–3000 words) Articles where specifc research projects are presented in terms of subject matter, methodology and fndings. Academic standards apply – can be supported by visual material. Review (1500–2000 words) Articles discussing a specifc topic. Author’s own speculations or review of own works or the works of others – can be supported with visual material. Can also be an interview. Project (300–1000 words) An article discussing a specifc project in the context of social or cultural concerns, design or art – can be supported with visual material. All papers and reports should contain at least 80% original material, and not have been published elsewhere.
