Creating a product to assist older adults with aging in place.
Made in collaboration with Liz Harby, lizharby.com
PROJECT PROMPT
Create a product or service for older adults living at home that can help them remain independent as they “age in place”.
WHY SHOULD WE “AGE IN PLACE”?
77% of older adults hope to remain in their home long-term as they age.
Only 50% believe that they will have the resources available to.
36% plan to modify their home to be accessible to them as they age.
REDEFINING OUR DESIGN GOAL
How might we create a rollator that assists the user in sitting, standing, and walking, while also being easy to store, all while avoiding feeling ignominy or burden and follows an anti-institutional design?
INITIAL SKETCHES
After a deep dive into sketching ideations of what our rollator could be, we eventually landed on this design.
Ladder side design to help the user stand up.
Top and back handles for different assistance styles.
Foldable seat for resting.
Vibrant blue design to catch the eye.
CAD RENDERS
Two arm/hand grips, for choice of armrests for more forearm and back support or standard handles for standard movement!
A foldable design for easy storage!
A fold-down seat for resting!
A side ladder-style design for sit-to-stand assistance!
Locking wheels!
Adjustable leg height!
And a stylish, personal flair!