THE FUTURE ART OF AGEING – WORLD DESIGN FORUM

With Philips Design as a collaborating partner, World Design Forum will conduct a design research on the future of health in an ageing society: “The Future Art of Ageing”.

Imagine a possible future where the average life expectancy of people may increase to 150 years and where the majority of the population may be older than the current retirement age. Such a future scenario will fundamentally change the way we live our lives; it will force us to re-examine our systems of employment and care provision and the choices we make to enjoy a longer life of higher quality. Imagine having access to very different technologies, social and socio-economic structures and relationships, financial realities and a different approach to health care; all preparing us to age well.

On June 30th 2015, 6-8 experts from various backgrounds such as finance, ethics, sociology, evolutionary biology, public services, neuropsychology, sustainability, geography, business consultancy and an actuary will take the floor to discuss the various topics related to “The Future Art of Ageing”. Each of the experts will have 15 minutes of reflection time. They will need to be firm in their statements and reactions and not hesitate to be disruptive/provocative.  The audience will comprise of 30 students, coming from faculties like business, design THE FUTURE ART OF AGEING – WORLD DESIGN FORUM With Philips Design as a collaborating partner, World Design Forum will conduct a design research on the future of health in an ageing society: “The Future Art of Ageing”.  Imagine a possible future where the average life expectancy of people may increase to 150 years and where the majority of the population may be older than the current retirement age. Such a future scenario will fundamentally change the way we live our lives; it will force us to re-examine our systems of employment and care provision and the choices we make to enjoy a longer life of higher quality. Imagine having access to very different technologies, social and socio-economic structures and relationships, financial realities and a different approach to health care; all preparing us to age well.

On June 30th 2015, 7 experts from various backgrounds such as finance, ethics, sociology, evolutionary biology, public services, neuropsychology, sustainability, geography, business consultancy and an actuary will take the floor to discuss the various topics related to “The Future Art of Ageing”. Each of the experts will have 15 minutes of reflection time. They will need to be firm in their statements and reactions and not hesitate to be disruptive/provocative.

The audience will comprise of 35 students and alumni, coming from faculties like business, design, sociology, arts & economics, future research etc. who all are strongly motivated to learn about design research. , sociology, arts & economics, future research etc. who all are strongly motivated to learn about design research.