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This book examines some of the challenges associated with ageing in multicultural societies. Worldwide, ageing presents a profound potential shift in design for society. The impact of the change in population balance challenges designers, planners, and health care professionals to develop solutions to better meet the needs of older citizens. Different disciplinary and cultural perspectives allow for new approaches to issues of housing, community interaction and cooperation, health and well-being, and the integration of new technologies.
Drawing from case studies, interviews with key practitioners in design and health, and practical pedagogical experience, the authors provide a framework for engaging designers, planners, and health professionals in the process of creating new design solutions for the growing global ageing population.
About the author
Professor Lisa Scharoun is a professor and the head of the school of design at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. She is a multi-award winning teacher, researcher and designer with expertise in visual communications and cross-cultural design.
Dr. Danny Hills is a registered nurse and associate professor at Federation University. His academic and research work focusses on health services and workforce development, mental health and well-being, and ageing. He actively collaborates with design academics in key aspects of his work.
Dr. Carlos Montana-Hoyos is an award-winning designer and academic, currently founding associate professor in the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation. His research focuses on cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches to design, including design for health, biomimicry and sustainability.
Associate Professor Fanke Peng is a professorial lead and enterprise fellow at the University of South Australia. She is an award-winning educator, designer and researcher in design-led innovation, codesign for health and well-being, digital fashion communication and systemic design. She is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Contact: UniSA Creative, City West, Adelaide, 5000 South Australia, Australia.
Vivian Sung is a design strategist, academic, and researcher facilitating change in the areas of health, inclusion and ecological sustainment.
Summary
Promotes an understanding of 'design for healthy ageing' from a multi-faceted perspective of design and health practitioners. Provides tools and methods for approaching the complex issues associated with ageing through cross-cultural interactions and perspectives. Incl. case-studies run in Asia-Pacific 44 b/w illus., 3 tables, 9 col. illus.
