Supporting the next generation of design of communication scholars is a core mission for Communication Design Quarterly. Beginning with this issue, we hope to highlight the exciting research that our younger generations are contributing to the field.

Welcome to your newly redesigned SIGDOC newsletter. Nearly a year ago, we began having conversations about publishing opportunities for cutting-edge (and often bleeding-edge) research in our field. The kind of work that includes pilot studies, exploratory research happening inside labs, centers, and in the field. The kind of work that has trouble getting recognition and funding because it is new, does not have years of research behind it, and is often risky to take on. Cutting-edge work is also the kind of research and application work that needs to find a publishing venue as quickly as possible to encourage further exploration, discussion, and refinement. Other relevant work would be surprising and interesting results of a usability test or development project. Although this work may not be as bleeding edge (and may not even qualify as a "full research project,") the knowledge the project team gained can help other groups and needs a venue on which that communication can occur.