User-research for ‘Life-Changing’ Mobility Chair Centaur
By Jonathan Smith
Older shoppers and residents of sheltered housing in Leeds were at the heart of research to shape the design of a revolutionary self-balancing…
Design & Innovation
Mapping The Glasshouse in Newcastle with Waymap
By This Age Thing
Last month, the Design Age Institute team travelled to Newcastle for Waymap's second user workshop at The Glasshouse Theatre.
Designing better self-service screens
By Zihao Lu
Meet Zihao Lu, Designer in Residence for Design Age Institute, and contribute to his research into designing more inclusive self-service screens.
Reimagining Transport for an Inclusive Society
By This Age Thing
With London Design Festival fast-approaching, we look into designers and innovators making their mark on our cities.
New Funding for Products related to Healthy Ageing
By This Age Thing
Meet the seven awardees who received up to 70k in funding for products related to healthy ageing and the longevity economy.
Call for volunteers: contribute to the design of smart insoles
By This Age Thing
Volunteer to work with designers from Walk With Path to support the design of smart insoles that can help improve mobility.
Introducing LOG IN: Age-Friendly Digital Design
By This Age Thing
Meet Dr. Michal Halperin Ben Zvi, a UX researcher and Design strategist from Israel who created a guide to enhance digital literacy for older adults.
Designing Transport for an Ageing Population
By This Age Thing
Meet the entrepreneurs and innovators who are actively working on solutions to ensure greater inclusivity in the UK’s transportation system.
My Journey with Bug Grip
By Jennifer Lake
Bug Grip's founder Jennifer Lake talks to us about her universal clamping grip, move into entrepreneurship and the value of inclusive design.