Supporting Effective Community Engagement through Participatory Design (SEE-PD) is a practice-led research project led by The Glasgow School of Art’s School of Innovation and Technology. Funded by The Creative Launch Fund, the project explores how participatory design methods can enhance community engagement across Scotland’s public sector. This report documents the project’s process and outcomes, drawing together insights from collaboration with public sector organisations. It highlights the opportunities and challenges of embedding participatory design in practice and reflects on how creative methods can address issues such as time pressures, capacity constraints, consultation fatigue, and the need for greater internal alignment. The report provides evidence, case studies, and reflections intended to inform future engagement practice and inspire ongoing experimentation across the sector in Scotland, and beyond.