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Introduction
Background
In the 21st century, population has
been aging like never before. The
proportion of older adults in society
has greatly increased in recent
decades. This demographic change,
caused by longer life expectancy and
lower birth rates, presents a challenge
for modern economies.
Therefore, the requirements for
environments and products are
nowadays different than in the last
century. A new design approach is
required to better please the needs of
this growing range of population.
Research sectors
This research is divided in three major
sectors: retail and consumption,
banking and money management,
transportation and travel. The last one
will be the main focus point.
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