The Routledge International Handbook of Participatory Design, edited by Jesper Simonsen and Toni Robertson, offers a comprehensive overview of participatory design principles, challenges, and applications. The handbook includes an introduction, lists of illustrations and contributors, and a preface. It is divided into two main sections. The first section explores the contributions and challenges of participatory design, covering topics such as heritage, design's role, ethics, ethnography, methods, and tools. The second section highlights outstanding applications of participatory design in various contexts. Chapters discuss real-world examples, including the integration of participatory design into everyday work at the Global Fund for Women, the Health Information Systems Programme, and ACTION for Health. The handbook also includes a detailed index. The content is structured to provide both theoretical insights and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in the field of participatory design. It emphasizes the importance of involving users in the design process, ensuring that design solutions are relevant, ethical, and effective. The handbook aims to foster a deeper understanding of participatory design and its potential to transform design practices across different sectors.The Routledge International Handbook of Participatory Design, edited by Jesper Simonsen and Toni Robertson, offers a comprehensive overview of participatory design principles, challenges, and applications. The handbook includes an introduction, lists of illustrations and contributors, and a preface. It is divided into two main sections. The first section explores the contributions and challenges of participatory design, covering topics such as heritage, design's role, ethics, ethnography, methods, and tools. The second section highlights outstanding applications of participatory design in various contexts. Chapters discuss real-world examples, including the integration of participatory design into everyday work at the Global Fund for Women, the Health Information Systems Programme, and ACTION for Health. The handbook also includes a detailed index. The content is structured to provide both theoretical insights and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in the field of participatory design. It emphasizes the importance of involving users in the design process, ensuring that design solutions are relevant, ethical, and effective. The handbook aims to foster a deeper understanding of participatory design and its potential to transform design practices across different sectors.