Our 5 favorite innovative walking canes and devices for the elderly
At the heart of good design is the search for making the world a better place and as humans, we value products and projects that can […]
Inclusive design
What is Inclusive Design? Why is it important to start designing for the diversity of the human spectrum? In this section, we take you through the foundation of Inclusive Design, its principles and the people behind it.
This rollator enhances the quality of life for the elderly
Protecting the rights of pedestrians as well as smoothly enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, Korea-based Qolt Lab brilliantly designs an innovative inclusive rollator […]
We Will Design – Innovation through micro-utopias and fictional institutions
Schools, universities, international institutions and young students gathered in an experimental laboratory of imagination and inclusion, in which design practices and experiences become a tool to […]
From the Himalaya’s by Super Local
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting. To deal with the waste of the Himalaya’s 80.000 annual visitors, Super Local developed an […]
Breaking barriers and giving equal access to an active lifestyle – Meet Levitate
Taking matters into their own hands – Copenhagen-based sports equipment company Levitate brilliantly introduces innovative running blades for amputees. No more specialists, high costs, hidden fees […]
A unique product aiding independence in old age
Driven by interest and passion in today’s cultural, societal and ethical topics – Switzerland-based Sarah Hossli designs an armchair ‘Lotte’. “This was my diploma project, developed […]
Computational design experiment for older adult’s footwear
According to the 2019 Revision of World Population Prospects, by 2050, people aged 65 or above will account for 25% of the population in Europe and […]
Yves Béhar’s “Care Companion” robot keeps the elderly connected
Yves Béhar’s Fuseproject Studio designed the ElliQ robot to address the problem of loneliness and lack of social activity among ageing adults. Developed in collaboration with […]
Eilik is an interactive desktop companion robot with personality
The Eilik Robot is reminiscent of a Tamagotchi when it comes to purpose and function. Designed by Hong Kong-based start-up Energize Lab as a companion device, […]
Nacho Vilanova’s tennis prosthetic let’s users rotate the grip of their racket
Volta is a tennis prosthetic designed for transradial amputees who lost their limb as a result of trauma or disease. The first in its kind to […]
The hugging chair for people with autism is designed for and by its users
Between 45 and 95 % of people with autism have sensory integration disorders, which means that noise, light or physical contact can be a real challenge […]
Designs at the Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering promise a brighter future
Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering is a faculty of University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia. It promotes education, knowledge and research in […]