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.