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"Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." — Betty Friedan
Across the world, populations are aging at an unprecedented rate. As life expectancy increases, so does our responsibility to ensure dignity, inclusion, and quality of life for older adults. Yet, too often, aging is met with neglect, inaccessibility, or invisibility—both socially and spatially.
In this two-week studio, students will embark on an empathy-driven design journey to better understand and serve the needs of the elderly. Grounded in user-centered design methodologies, students will explore the lived experiences of aging through research, interviews, and community engagement.
We will investigate how different we might perceive and interact with older adults, and identify opportunities for meaningful design interventions that prioritize care, dignity, and empowerment. Students will be challenged to design solutions that respond to the real-world needs in your community, desires, and challenges of elders—whether through physical products, spatial experiences, or services that enhance daily life.
This studio is not just about designing for the elderly—it's about designing with them. Through this process, students will learn how to center empathy, respect, and active listening in every stage of design.
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