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This study explores the development and implementation of a learner-centered instructional model that integrates Project-based Learning (PjBL) with Design Thinking methodologies in the context of a university-level Visual Communication Design course. The instructional innovation was applied to the course “Design” during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The study aimed to improve students’ creative problem-solving skills, collaboration, and self-directed learning through a structured project cycle grounded in real-world challenges. The results demonstrate that the integration of PjBL and Design Thinking significantly enhanced student engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to generate practical design outcomes. Qualitative feedback and output evaluations further support the pedagogical effectiveness of the model.