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The book discusses technological solutions to the pressing issues around design and development for longevity (D4L). The author presents solutions in five comprehensive parts, including purpose, people, process, product, and platform. Part 1, Purpose, illustrates the rationale and underlying concepts and principles of Design for Longevity (D4L), highlighting its significance during the transformative societal shifts. Part 2, People, challenges the conventional three-stage of life model from birth, education, to retirement, advocating for a dynamic, multi-staged approach that celebrates individual growth at all ages. Part 3, Process, presents the process of applying ethnographic methodology of creating D4L products and service innovation, which encompasses both qualitative and quantitative research, as well as the inspiration, implementation, and reflection of D4L experiments. Part 4, Product, discusses the creative journey behind the Longevity Planning Blocks (LPBs), including the aspirations and vision driving the invention of the iterative design processes of D4L products, services, and experiences. Part 5, Platform, propose the creation of a D4L ecosystem, an evolving Life-centered system that transforms longevity planning and strategy into longevity fitness and wellbeing. This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access.
List of contents
Introduction.- Longevity Economics.- Service-driven Experience.- Design for Longevity.- Service Encounter.- Research Methodology.- Qualitative Approach.- Quantitative Approach.- Tangible Artifacts: Longevity Planning Blocks (LPBs).- Experimental Design.- Tech-based Service Experiment.- Touch-based Service Experiment.- Pre- and Post-Experiment Surveys.- Semi-structure Interview.- Observation and Fieldwork Notes.- Photos or Videos Documentation.- Data Analysis.- Data Synthesizing and Learning.- What is Design for Longevity (D4L).- Learning from Failure.- Conclusion.
About the author
Sheng-Hung Lee is a designer and Ph.D. researcher at MIT AgeLab and Board Director at IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America). He is inspired by multiple domains of knowledge and perspectives, and he thrives on creating value on multi-disciplinary teams while working at IDEO and Continuum. He is trained as an industrial designer and electrical engineer, and his approach to problem-solving is influenced by his passion for how design and technology impact and can be integrated into society. He has been invited to be a jury for international design competitions including International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) and Golden Pin Design Award. Lee graduated with a dual Master’s degree (Hon.) at MIT Integrated Design & Management and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Currently, he pursues Ph.D. in Human Behavior and Service Design at MIT. He co-lectures for the MIT graduate course and serves as Adjunct Associate Professor at Shih Chien University.
Summary
The book discusses technological solutions to the pressing issues around design and development for longevity (D4L). The author presents solutions in five comprehensive parts, including purpose, people, process, product, and platform. Part 1, Purpose, illustrates the rationale and underlying concepts and principles of Design for Longevity (D4L), highlighting its significance during the transformative societal shifts. Part 2, People, challenges the conventional three-stage of life model from birth, education, to retirement, advocating for a dynamic, multi-staged approach that celebrates individual growth at all ages. Part 3, Process, presents the process of applying ethnographic methodology of creating D4L products and service innovation, which encompasses both qualitative and quantitative research, as well as the inspiration, implementation, and reflection of D4L experiments. Part 4, Product, discusses the creative journey behind the Longevity Planning Blocks (LPBs), including the aspirations and vision driving the invention of the iterative design processes of D4L products, services, and experiences. Part 5, Platform, propose the creation of a D4L ecosystem, an evolving Life-centered system that transforms longevity planning and strategy into longevity fitness and wellbeing. This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access.
