Our last blog post talked about my personal experience of how my late mother-in-law used or ignored assistive technology, those adaptations or bits of kits designed to make getting older easier. Here, occupational therapist, Maggie Winchcombe of Years Ahead, shares her thoughts and expertise: To start with your second-to-last question first... is your experience
I have spent the last 5 years championing the role good product design can play in improving people’s lives as they get older. Last month, I spent a week clearing out the house of my mother in law who died in January and unearthing all sorts of “useful” assistive products which had been designed
Great to see "Designing for the Future" mentioned in this month's Caring UK magazine's feature on our talented alumna, Chloe Meineck. To read the story, CLICK HERE Chloe has had a very exciting few months. Not only is she one of the 2015 ELEVATE fellows, she has also been named by the Design Council
We always love hearing about what our talented Designing for the Future alumni are up to and sharing their latest news. Last year's winner Martyna Konopka (who designed the stroke rehabilitation jug) is currently undertaking her placement year as part of the Product Design Course at University of Brighton, Martyna has already completed
So, Summer is behind us. How did your Summer sandals pan out? Find a new favourite brand? Is this still the definitive list of stylish but comfortable women’s shoes or do you have some more favourites to add? 1. Marks & Spencer Footglove range These are a firm favourite. Comfortable shoes in smart designs
We are a big fan of Chloe Meineck and her Music Memory Box for people living with dementia which came out of our Designing for the Future project. In the latest Arts Council blog, Chloe talks about the Music Memory Box and her plans for its future. Very excitingly, the Music Memory Box
