Abstract
This paper explores definitions of Design for Longevity (D4L) through a preliminary literature review to create an interpretation of D4L in the finance and service context. The concept of longevity has been applied to many industries and applications. this paper reviews the term D4L as it applies to three fields: product lifecycle, financial planning, and gerontology. Using specific keywords across three search engines—Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Design Research Society Digital Library—we gathered 78 academic papers and synthesized 24 academic papers. As a result, we proposed a holistic and interdisciplinary definition of D4L as a lens to identify longevity-related design opportunities, and to envision products, services, and experiences that allow people to thrive across their entire lifespan in the context of transforming age demographics. A more accurate understanding of D4L can enhance longevity-literacy, -management, and -strategy to improve quality of life.
Keywords
design for longevity; financial planning; human-centered design; service system
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.363
Citation
Lee, S., F. Coughlin, J., Hodara, S., C. Yang, M., L. de Weck, O., Klopfer, E., and Ochsendorf, J. (2024) Design for Longevity Literature Review in Product Lifecycle, Financial Planning, and Gerontology, in Gray, C., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2024: Boston, 23–28 June, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.363
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This paper explores definitions of Design for Longevity (D4L) through a preliminary literature review to create an interpretation of D4L in the finance and service context. The concept of longevity has been applied to many industries and applications. this paper reviews the term D4L as it applies to three fields: product lifecycle, financial planning, and gerontology. Using specific keywords across three search engines—Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Design Research Society Digital Library—we gathered 78 academic papers and synthesized 24 academic papers. As a result, we proposed a holistic and interdisciplinary definition of D4L as a lens to identify longevity-related design opportunities, and to envision products, services, and experiences that allow people to thrive across their entire lifespan in the context of transforming age demographics. A more accurate understanding of D4L can enhance longevity-literacy, -management, and -strategy to improve quality of life.