Design methodology for elderly: Impact of aging and culture

Lau Langeveld*

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Abstract

Design methodology for the elderly is researched on the basis of a literature review. The following main themes are discussed: design methodology, the elderly, needs and culture. The intersection of two domains: design and aging/elderly indicate the impact of aging and elderly on design. The influence reflects the necessity for the holistic approach of the needs based on the proper cognitive functioning of elderly at their capacity level. The intersection of the two domains: design and culture indicate the impact of culture on design. The influence of cultural aspects on design demands a design vision that leads to visionary products. The intersection of the three domains: design methodology, culture and aging/elderly indicate the impact of culture and aging/elderly on the design methodology. The intersection has complex inner relationships and is introduced as the Tao of Designing, where paths, directions are indicated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch into Design for a Connected World - Proceedings of ICoRD 2019 Volume 1
EditorsAmaresh Chakrabarti
PublisherSpringer
Pages781-791
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)978-981135973-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event7th International Conference on Research into Design, ICoRD 2019 - Bangalore, India
Duration: 9 Jan 201911 Jan 2019

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume134
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Research into Design, ICoRD 2019
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityBangalore
Period9/01/1911/01/19

Keywords

  • Aging
  • Culture
  • Design methodology
  • Elderly

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