Independent living
Independent living is essential to successful ageing, and in the context of the rapid population ageing that is impacting on countries around the world, a crucial strategy for individuals and society. Enabling independent living is a major design challenge, but it is also a major commercial opportunity, and one that will only increase in scale, as we all grow older. Here eight projects explore ways in which design can improve life quality and increase independence through better design of cookers, packaging, DIY tools for home and garden, easier-to-use domestic and communications appliances, and better bathing and washing facilities.
