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Graphic design is a design field that has recently become more concerned with environmental and social change and responsibility. As graphic design could be applied and manifested in numerous forms, it could be presented through designing systems, mapping, interface between product and consumer, information about an event, packaging, and more. Design could be described as a “system” where the perspectives of others are included and life cycle is considered (Jedlicka, 2010). This research examines how design can effectively direct and enhance a community member’s sustainable behavior. This paper presents the concept of sustainability and the impact of graphic design practices and products on changing our lifestyle to become more sustainable with more sustainable practices and attitudes as practitioners and consumers as well. Examples of design for change are also presented in this research. First are academic examples of sustainable design education that reflect design as a learning process and the education process as a tool for change. Second is a professional presentation of design practitioners and websites as design products, including campaigns with responsible and sustainable environmental practices within the graphic design community.
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