This research note describes the use of immersion research in combination with people-driven design as an alternative approach to tackling intransigent behavior change challenges. Using a case study from Indonesia where child stunting was prevalent despite diverse food availability, the four-step process of immersion research, immersion in immersion findings, people-driven design, and trialing is described. It highlights the need to change mindsets among design experts so that they forge a deeper connection with people and their circumstances and move from providing technocratic solutions for people to facilitating change processes which are practical, relatable, and are led by people themselves.
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