Arthritis Research UK supports the Design Museum ’s NEW OLD exhibition to encourage inclusive design

Arthritis Research UK is supporting and contributing to theNEW OLD exhibition, which opens today, as the charity calls for more empathetic design for people living with arthritis.The NEW OLD exhibition runs until 19 February and asks the question: "How can designers meet the challenges of a rapidly ageing society?". The exhibition will include a display of "arthritis friendly" designed products, including magnetic buttons for clothing and vegetable peelers which you can use with one hand, which Arthritis Research UK has developed in partnership with organisations such as the Design Council. It will also feature futuristic designs, including driverless cards and robotic clothing.Inclusive design has a huge role to play in helping people push back on the limits of arthritisLiam O'Toole, CEO of Arthritis Research UK, says, "Arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, which can make every day movements– like standing, sitting, lifting, gripping– difficult. This might not seem like a big deal, but these movements make up your everyday life. Arthritis in your hands can mean that gripping buttons or zips could be difficult, which is the difference between being able to dress independently or not. It can make everything from opening bottles to gripping cutlery to using a mobile phone all very difficult.""Yet far too few designs of products or public spaces take into account the challenges that face people with arthritis, despite the fact that 10 million p...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news