Design for Aging Populations
Parsons School of Design: Sch. Art and Dsgn Hist and Th
CRN: 10655
Credits: 3
PLDS 4075 explores how design is responding to a world in which people live longer and healthier lives. In response to this “Longevity Revolution,” home and product design are becoming more Senior-Friendly. For example, this course now includes a unit on home-office design because so many Seniors are working from home, rather than retiring. There is also a unit on Alzheimer’s design, in response to the fact that even people with Alzheimer’s are living longer, and could now need specially designed products, clothing, memory-care, and Sensory Gardens. The course builds upon case studies, and on comparative material from both western and non-western cultures. Note: During the semester, there will be a field trip to a Senior-Living facility in Manhattan for an hour-long tour with the designer of that facility.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: Sch. Art and Dsgn Hist and Th (ADHT)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 20
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:02pm EST 11/6/2024