This book explores innovative approaches to design education that extend learning beyond the traditional studio into real-world conditions. Through case studies and critical reflections, it shows how students engage with communities, communicate across disciplines, and learn through direct interaction with stakeholders. Combining pedagogical strategies with social theory, the volume equips future designers to navigate the social, political, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. Intended for educators, practitioners, and scholars, it also offers insights for community engagement and public participation, contributing to a broader international discourse on project-based learning and the evolving role of design today.

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Publisher: Cambridge Scholar Publishing
Editor: Vincent Peu Duvallon
Details: Hardcover, 268 pages, 15x21.3cm
Cover Design: Yaoyao Huang
ISBN: 978-1-0364-6423-3
Publication Date: 2026