Design learning for sustained change is the main focus on this paper. The objective of this paper is to disseminate my research outcomes. I used mixed methods and combined data from observation, semi-structured interviews, and research field notes. Longitudinal data over a 3-year period including observation and interviews reveal that the participatory design was the effective approach and strategy for sustained change in the graphic design students who engaged in the research procedures. Sample participant comments are presented to illustrate the student engagement and deep learning outcomes.

Design learning for sustained change is the main focus on this paper. The objective of this paper is to disseminate my research outcomes. The paper draws from my research, which I have conducted with my students since 2015. The research was guided by the research questions as follows: which is the most effective approach and strategy for teaching and learning in the graphic design field and how design instructors could implement successfully in the classroom setting. The research methodology was a Mixed Methods Research, which combines both qualitative and quantitative methods. For data analysis, I used mixed methods and combined data from observation, semi-structured interviews, and research field notes. Longitudinal data over a 3-year period including observation and interviews reveal that the participatory design was the effective approach and strategy for sustained change in the graphic design students who engaged in the research procedures. Sample participant comments are presented to illustrate the student engagement and deep learning outcomes.

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