Designing for people that are 'well old'!

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1. Would you like your event or activity to appear on the National Science & Engineering Week event and activity map?: 
Yes
2. Name of school/organisation: 
Loughborough University
3. Event / activity title: 
Designing for people that are 'well old'!
5. Event or activity description (max 300 words): 

This interactive workshop will focus on the importance of ergonomics when designing products for older adults. During the workshop students will get the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of what it is like to be old by trying on a series of wearable simulation devices that mimic the effects of old age. The workshop will provide students with an understanding of the effects of ageing and how ergonomics can contribute to the design of successful products.

6. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply): 
Workshop
7. Keywords: 
Technology
8. Event start and end date and time: 
Tuesday, 19 March, 2013 - 09:00 to 12:00
9. Other timing notes: 
This is a morning session that will last for 2 hours. The timings are negotiable.
10. Your organisation/event website: 
www.lboro.ac.uk
11. Venue of the event/activity: 
Loughborough University
12. Venue address: 
Loughborough university
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom
14. What age groups is it open to?: 
14–16 year olds
15. How many pupils will this reach in total?: 
20
16. Would you like to request a National Science & Engineering Week Marketing Pack?: 
Yes
Would you like you event to appear on our events map?: 
Yes
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Loughborough university
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom
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