# Savvy Senior-Specific Decor ‘No Country for Old Men' by Lanzavecchia + Wai is Rad By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanzavecchia-wai References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20784/lanzavecchia-wai-no-country-for-old-men-domestic-objects-for-the-elderly.html) & [lanzavecchia-wai](http://lanzavecchia-wai.com/about/) This collection by Lanzavecchia + Wai, entitled ‘No Country for Old Men,’ is a savvy series of [domestic objects designed for the elderly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeas-bsingen-collection). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) 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. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20784/lanzavecchia-wai-no-country-for-old-men-domestic-objects-for-the-elderly.htmlclass=FourteenG), [lanzavecchia-wai](http://lanzavecchia-wai.com/about/class=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Senior Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remsen.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svelte-collection.md) - [Demurely Designed Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-rollator-concept.md) - [Home Mobility Accessible Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capella-design.md) - [Stylish Senior Lifestyle Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cvs-health-by-michael-graves-design.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane.md) - [Safety Centric Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotte-armchair.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-graves-design-x-pottery-barn-collection.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md)