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Age & Ability Research Lab

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Chris McGinley and Katie Gaudion: RCA Innovation Design Engineering and RCA Textiles

Green Spaces: environments and activities for adults with autism

This project takes a design-led approach to creating meaningful occupation for adults with autism in residential accommodation. More ...

More on previous years here: 2011 and 2010

Research partner: The Kingwood Trust
Supported by: The Monument Trust and Being

Ross Atkin

Ross Atkin: RCA Innovation Design Engineering

Sight Line: better streetworks for all

A design study looking at how roadworks and temporary obstructions in the streetscape can address the needs of people with sight loss. More ...

More on first year here

Research partner: Royal London Society for Blind People

Ross Atkin

Ross Atkin: RCA Innovation Design Engineering

Rise: changes and aspiration for older people in their homes

This project focuses on mobility in the home, working with older people who are losing ability but wish to remain independent. More ...

Research partner: Stannah

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Lisa Johansson and Gianpaolo Fusari: RCA Design Products and RCA Innovation Design Engineering

Belonging and becoming: older people, technology and community

A project investigating how new digital media and devices can support older people in developing social connections in the community. More ...

Research partner: Research In Motion

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Sam Jewell: RCA Innovation Design Engineering

Digital Touch: designing for new behaviours

This study looks at how new touchscreen devices are being used by people of different ages. More ...

Research partner: Sony

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Peter Ziegler: RCA Design Products

You, Me & Everyone we Know: social networking for older people

A design research project focusing on older people and their relationship to online social networking sites, particularly looking at the benefits and barriers. More ...

Research partner: EPFL+ECAL Lab