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…
Stories
Celebrate the diverse stories of ageing well
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.
Monthly Poll: Myths of Ageing
By This Age Thing
Take our survey on the biggest myths about growing older that annoy, insult, or downright make you want to scream!
Let the train take the strain
By Lesley Morrison
Lesley Morrison is an avid train-traveller, and shares tales from her journey across Europe, from Berlin to the Masurian forest.
Design Age Ideas: A New Report on Ageing Well
By This Age Thing
Read Design Age Ideas, a new report exploring the role we can each play in designing a world that works better for all ages.
Monthly Poll: Ageism in the Media
By This Age Thing
Recent findings show how underrepresented older people are in adverts and media. Share your view on ageism in the media in our latest poll.
BelleVie – Delivering better care by creating better jobs
By This Age Thing
With high staff turnover and limited resources, it is no surprise that the standard of care in the UK is dropping... Care company BelleVie offers a solution.
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.