Designing for Older Adults: Case Studies, Methods & Tools
We invite you to participate in a special event. The Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) is hosting a two-day workshop on "Designing for Older Adults: Case Studies, Methods & Tools" on May 22 -23, 2023 in New York City, NY. CREATE is a consortium of Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Florida State University, and is supported by the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging). The focus of CREATE is on making technology more useful to, and usable by older adults.
The workshop will focus on the design process and methods and tools vital to good design for older adults. It is intended to bring together representatives from industry, research organizations, and universities involved in program or product design, or research targeted towards meeting the needs of older adults. Illustrative case studies from CREATE will be incorporated throughout to demonstrate design challenges, methods, and tools to address these challenges. Topics include: Needs Assessment for Design, Usability Protocols and Methods, Simulation, Performance Modeling and Design of Instructional Support. Exemplar case studies will be drawn from: Social Engagement, Living Environments, Healthcare, Leisure, and Work.
The CREATE team will present guidelines and best practices for designing for older adults. Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of our book Designing for Older Adults: Case Studies, Methods, and Tools. Representatives will have time to share their experiences, challenges, and outlook for the future. This will be a highly interactive event.
Attendance is limited, registration is required by April 14th, 2023. The cost of the workshop is $1200. For students or postdocs, the cost is $800. You will be responsible for your travel expenses and accommodation in New York. Meals during the workshop are provided, including a reception and dinner on the first evening to provide an additional forum for networking and informal interaction.
To learn more about CREATE , please visit our website. For further information, please contact Adrienne Jaret (adj2012@med.cornell.edu); 646.962.7153. Attached is the registration form.
The CREATE Team: Sara J. Czaja, Director; Walter R. Boot, Neil Charness, Wendy A. Rogers
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Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D.
Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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