This collection by Lanzavecchia + Wai, entitled ‘No Country for Old Men,’ is a savvy series of domestic objects designed for the elderly.
The piece was made by a collaboration of two designers, Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai, from Italy and Singapore. Their collective work comprises of the ‘Together Canes,’ ‘Assunta Chair’ and ‘Monolight Table Lamp.’
The mobile canes come in three versions, with features such as a table platform and a basket that can hold small items. The canes are designed to offer ultimate flexibility that makes each trip a piece of cake. The Monolight Table lamp will provide ultra-bright lighting when visibility starts to dwindle. The dodecagonal base provides flexibility as users can change the position of the lamp according to their preferences.
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Savvy Senior-Specific Decor
‘No Country for Old Men' by Lanzavecchia + Wai is Rad
Trend Themes
1. Elderly-friendly Design - Designing domestic objects with features tailored to the needs and preferences of the elderly, such as flexible canes and bright lighting options.
2. Collaborative Design - Bringing together designers from different backgrounds and cultures to create innovative solutions for specific user groups, like the collaboration between Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai.
3. Flexibility in Functionality - Creating adaptable objects that can be customized and adjusted to meet individual preferences and requirements, as seen in the dodecagonal base of the Monolight Table Lamp.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture and Home Accessories - Innovative design opportunities arise for businesses operating in the furniture and home accessories industry to develop products that improve the comfort and functionality of elderly-friendly living spaces.
2. Mobility and Assistive Devices - There is a growing market for businesses in the mobility and assistive devices industry to create advanced and customizable canes that offer enhanced functionality and convenience for the elderly.
3. Lighting and Illumination - The lighting and illumination industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing adjustable and high-intensity lighting solutions for individuals with diminishing visibility, like the Monolight Table Lamp.