| dc.description | Does everything have to turn grey when we grow old?
Freedom of movement, daily routines and social activities have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. Many of us will in the future experience having these essential elements needed to live a fulfilling life taken away from us. Assistive devices give us the freedom to continue living our lives to the fullest. Unfortunately, some in need of assistive devices decline the offer due to fear of social stigmatization.
Rollators are one of our most visible assistive devices. It’s rather large, and it’s a device you typically would bring with you into the public arena. For many, it’s a product that must always be by your side and in your direct visibility. Through this project, I have explored and conceptualized new means we can use in the design process of rollators to motivate more people to see its value and use it, as a tool meant to give the freedom to carry on, with pride.
All our future selves will sooner or later become dependent on some sort of assistive device. We should start debating what we would like our futures to be like, not tomorrow but now. | en_US |
