Few young people can imagine what it would be like to gradually lose your independence as you age, yet innovations like the Easy Button offer some comfort and peace of mind. Sponsored by the Chenming Mold Ind. Corp. (UNEEC) of Taiwan, the teeny-tiny product can make a big difference to the lives of senior citizens.
Designers Tang Wei-Hsiang, Han Jisook and Tsai Po-An did an experiment and discovered that many of the elderly took up to five times longer to button up a shirt than the young generation. The difficulty is due to poor eyesight, numbness of the fingertips, joint pain and various other issues. The Easy Button has been developed to facilitate a better grip and an easy slip so that you can do up your blouse comfortably and efficiently.
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Trend Themes
1. Aging-inclusive Design - Opportunity to develop products and solutions that address the specific needs and challenges of the aging population.
2. Assistive Technology - Potential for technology-enabled devices and tools that assist individuals with limited mobility or dexterity.
3. Accessibility Innovation - Demand for innovative solutions that improve accessibility and independence for seniors.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Potential for clothing manufacturers and designers to incorporate smart and adaptive features to support ease of dressing for seniors.
2. Healthcare Industry - Opportunity to develop assistive devices and technologies that aid seniors in daily activities, enhancing their quality of life.
3. Product Design Industry - Growing need for designing inclusive and user-friendly products that cater to the unique requirements of elderly individuals.