Soft Movement Space Research and Product Creation Under the Aging Experience of Emotional Design

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Abstract

This study addresses the challenges of an aging society by promoting healthy exercise to mitigate the aging process and enhance the well-being of the elderly. Research literature indicates that engaging in appropriate stretching exercises can significantly improve the quality of life for older adults, positively impacting their physical, psychological, and emotional health. The study emphasizes the critical role of interior design in supporting elderly well-being and promoting healthy aging. It aims to advocate for living environments that enhance the quality of life for older adults and inspire innovative interior design solutions for future aging societies. Through case studies and detailed analysis, this research provides preliminary insights for interior design practitioners on how to balance comfort, aesthetic value, and psychological health according to the preferences and needs of the elderly. By compiling literature and case studies, the study introduces practical observations of interior design creations—such as FlexArc and FlexBoard—to promote exercise participation among the elderly. These designs focus on strengthening the upper limbs, lower limbs, and core muscles, creating environments that are both aesthetically pleasing and conducive to physical activity. The study highlights the importance of optimizing home environments to encourage stretching exercises among older adults to increase their physical activity. It aspires to create multi-sensory, carefully designed homes that meet the physiological needs of the elderly while stimulating their interest in home-based exercise activities. This, in turn, can improve mental health and life satisfaction, gradually establishing a future of healthy aging well-being.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKansei Engineering and Emotion Research - 10th International Conference, KEER 2024, Proceedings
EditorsTzu-wei Tsai, Kuohsiang Chen, Toshimasa Yamanaka, Shinichi Koyama, Simon Schütte, Anitawati Mohd Lokman
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages159-170
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9789819799091
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, KEER 2024 - Taichung, Taiwan
Duration: 2024 Nov 202024 Nov 23

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume2314 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, KEER 2024
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaichung
Period2024/11/202024/11/23

Keywords

  • Active Aging
  • Life Satisfaction
  • Motivation for Physical Activity
  • Spatial Design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Mathematics

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