Essays about: "rollator"

Found 3 essays containing the word rollator.

  1. 1. Closer to the walker : Improving seniors’ mobility in an urban environment

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : Annelie Hultman; [2022]
    Keywords : human centered design; design; industrial design; product design; walker; rollator; product aid; need finding; needs; embodied experience; workshop;

    Abstract : Closer to the walker is a project exploring different needs connected to the walker. Based on a human-centered design approach it includes methods such as observation, embodied experiences, workshops, interviews with users and stakeholders. READ MORE

  3. 2. Outdoor-navigation in public spaces for the elderly visually impaired

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Elias Widqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : universal design; inclusive design; haptics; visually impaired; safety; user-centered design; elderly; usability; navigation; interaction design;

    Abstract : The elderly visually impaired is not only a neglected user group within interaction design but also a large one in our society. Within this user group, I discovered that they do not get enough exercise because of their inability to move in public spaces without feeling unsafe. READ MORE

  4. 3. Development of Next Generation Rollator

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.); KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Avd.)

    Author : Ebba Ljungqvist; Sofia Stegs Johansson; [2015]
    Keywords : Next generation rollator; Scalae; Medical product; product design; product development process; Nästa generations rollator; Scalae; Medicinsk produkt; produktdesign; produktutvecklingsprocess;

    Abstract : Today the county councils in Sweden prescribe rollators, but in the near future, the retail market for rollators will increase simultaneously with increased pressure within customer requirements. Among the users there is an increased awareness and urge to have a rollator that is up to date according to today’s development of the society. READ MORE