PhD Seminar Series, 22 November 2023
This week, we embark on an exploration into the area of home living experiences for individuals aged 65 and above. This seminar will deliver a multidimensional research method aimed at observing the multi-needs of the living room for older people, a space of profound significance within the context of everyday life, comfort, and wellbeing. Throughout this seminar, Shan will traverse the landscape of ethnographic research, employing a nine-week study encompassing video observations, in-depth interviews, and the insightful culture probe research method. Beyond the area of the ethnographic observation, Shan will talk about creative innovation and inclusive design thinking theories to envision a future home design with the diverse needs and aspirations of our elderly population.
Moreover, Shan will share a collaborative endeavour between academia and industry, talk about a mini knowledge exchange research project she recently did. Together, we’ll explore avenues to amplify the impact of research collaborations in the future, create more conversations between academic insights and real-world application. Lastly, we invite you to share your insights, perspectives, and ideas on how to enrich and refine ongoing PhD research projects.
Agenda:
1) 14:00-14:30 Exploration of Home Living Experiences for the Elderly
2) 14:30-15:00 Interactive Activity
3) 15:00-15:30 Mini KE UX Research Project and reflections on research collaboration and impact
4) 15:30-16:00 Discussion about amplifying the impact of your research in the future
Dr Shan Wang is a Lecturer in Design Management whose current research is focused on home environments for the ageing population and UX research/design for digital products. She is also the Early Career Researcher representative for the Design Department at WSA.