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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 ...
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 ...
Irish designers as future change agents
(2016-11)
The designer’s role as ‘change agent’ has evolved greatly over the last century. Plotting the evolution of the designer, Bousbaci describes this as one from intuitive and artistic designer, to logical designer, to reflective ...
Increasing student motivation and awareness towards career opportunities through gamification
(2017-10)
Student engagement is important to ensure success towards their desired career opportunities (High and Andrews, 2009). Students engage with their coursework to receive the necessary grades to avoid failure (Covington, ...