Design for ageing well
Improving quality of life for the ageing population using a technology enabled garment system.
Project overview
The design for ageing well project focussed on bringing emerging wearable technologies to active members of older age groups who do not suffer from restrictive medical conditions.
The proposal addressed “Ageing well across the life courses: autonomy and independence” with a multi-disciplinary team incorporating researchers from technical textiles, wearable electronics and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and social and care sectors, with active participation from the users.
Findings
Design for Ageing Well (PDF, 4.2MB)
View all project findings.
Resources
Design for Ageing Well Newsletter, Issue 6, Winter 2013 (PDF, 1007KB)
Design for Ageing Well Newsletter, Issue 5, Winter 2012 (PDF, 1.3MB)
Design for Ageing Well Newsletter, Issue 4, Summer 2011 (PDF, 872KB)
Design for Ageing Well Newsletter, Issue 3, Winter/Spring 2011 (PDF, 1.5MB)
Design for Ageing Well Newsletter, Issue 2, Summer 2010 (PDF, 1.7MB)
Design for Ageing Well Newsletter, Issue 1, Summer 2009 (PDF, 303KB)
Further information
For more information, read the full project details.
See also design innovation.
