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Creating an intergenerational university hub: engaging older and younger users in the shaping of space and place.
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-02)
Intergenerational initiatives in post-secondary settings have demonstrated health and social benefits. However, there is a lack of detail with regard to the process by which such initiatives are conceptualized and the role ...
Older adult insights for age friendly environments, products and service systems
(Loughborough University, 2018-05)
The environments we grow old in present a challenge to be adaptive to our changing needs and limitations. Environments, in the context of this paper, are the spaces, products and product service systems that we engage with, ...
The design and development of novel cooking and heating products for irish older adults: a real health need
(Common Ground Research Networks, 2011-07-06)
The world’s population is ageing; researchers have an increasingly important role to play
in innovating new products, appliances and services to allow for better everyday living conditions of
this ageing demographic. ...
How design thinking offers strategic value to micro-enterprises
(DRS International, 2018-06-25)
Large organisations use design and design thinking to create value; however, there is
a low awareness and practice of design and design thinking in smaller businesses. 69%
of Irish businesses never use design, or use it ...
A culture of universal empathy in design at the south east technological university carlow.
(Universal Design in Education Conference, 2015-11)
This paper discusses the development of a culture of ‘Universal Empathy’ within Product Design
programmes at the Institute of Technology Carlow. The concept draws from the inclusive, holistic
nature of Universal Design ...
Designing a domestic heating product for older people within the concept of contained living spaces.
(Universitat de Lleida, 2018-07)
Ethnography in designing for older people
(Sheffield Hallam University, 2013-07-03)
As the global population rapidly gets older, designers are continually seeking means to gaining
understanding and eliciting true user insights into older people’s design, health and wellbeing
needs. Comprehensive field ...
An Investigation into ATM’s. A user centered study (of older adults) for the development of increased security & usability based on user behaviour.
(Europe Chapter Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2015-10-16)
Research development to define 'shared usability' in product design for older adults
(Europe Chapter Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2014-11)
Investigating cooking and heating product needs for irish older adults
(European Academy of Design, 2011-05-07)
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The world’s population is ageing; researchers have an increasingly important role to play in innovating new products, appliances and services to allow for better everyday living conditions of this ageing ...