Transgenerational design
Subtitle: products for an aging population
By: James J. Pirkl
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Older consumers -- United States; Aging -- United States; Design for Aging; Transgenerational Design
First sentence: "Transgenerational Design is a book with two purposes: first, to sensitize the reader to the aging process by exploring those physical and sensory changes that occur throughout one's lifespan; and second, to help people make intelligent decisions connected with designing, producing, marketing, specifying, or buying consumer products and environments for use by our aging population."
Description: The world's population is rapidly growing older. Transgenerational Design addresses an exploding need by exploring product design that enhances the quality of life for users of all ages and abilities. This book offers a cross-disciplinary approach to product design that bridges gaps between designers and consumers, scientist and service professionals, young and old. Pirkl debunks myths about aging, showing how many problems with products are, in fact, problems for all age groups. Throughout, he focuses on practical solutions to design challenges, helping designers to avoid discrimination against both age and ability. The book sensitizes readers to the realities of aging by exploring changes in abilities that occur throughout one's lifetime. This guide will meet the needs of industrial designers, interior designers, architects, design engineers, and health care professionals.
Notes: More than 140 full-color illustrations offer exemplary designs ranging from kitchen utensils to walking shoes  to personal hygiene systems. High-quality photographs present a collection of transgenerational products used in: living environments; healthcare; cooking and eating; sports and recreation; leisure activities; personal care and hygiene; home maintenance; and information processing and communication. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: label: PART I
title: THE NEW CENTURIANS; label: Chapter 1.
title: How Young is Old?
pagenum: 3; label: Chapter 2.
title: The Tilting Balance
pagenum: 12; label: Chapter 3.
title: A Market of Silver
pagenum: 21; label: PART II
title: HUMAN AGING; A LIFETIME OF CHANGE; label: Chapter 4.
title: A Spectrum of Capabilities
pagenum: 31; label: Chapter 5.
title: Sensory Changes
pagenum: 41; label: Chapter 6.
title: Dysmobility
pagenum: 52; label: Chapter 7.
title: Balance and Falling
pagenum: 57; label: Chapter 8.
title: Memory and Confusion
pagenum: 64; label: PART III
title: EXTENDING INDEPENDENCE; label: Chapter 9.
title: Freedom to Choose
pagenum: 70; label: Chapter 10.
title: Keys to Compatibility
pagenum: 83; label: Chapter 11.
title: Cultivating Independence
pagenum: 90; label: Chapter 12.
title: The Transgenerational Promise
pagenum: 101; label: PART IV
title: THE TRIUMPH OF CONSCIENCE; title: Health Care
pagenum: 130; title: Cooking and Eating
pagenum: 144; title: Leisure, Sports and Recreation
pagenum: 148; title: Information and Communication
pagenum: 154; title: Transportation
pagenum: 164; title: Furniture and Lighting
pagenum: 167; title: Living Environments
pagenum: 174; title: Personal Care and Hygiene
pagenum: 179; label: Appendix A:
title: A Case Study: A Bathroom for Elderly Users
pagenum: 192; label: Appendix B:
title: A Glossary on Transgeneratonal Design
pagenum: 216; label: Appendix C:
title: Gerontology and Aging-Related Programs and Centers
pagenum: 229; label: Appendix D:
title: National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA)
pagenum: 231; label: Appendix E:
title: Related Professional and Nonprofit Resources
pagenum: 236; label: Appendix F:
title: Geriatric Education Centers (GEC)
pagenum: 239; label: Appendix G:
title: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
pagenum: 243; label: Index
pagenum: 257