Lost grandpas and grandmas would be able to find their way home a lot easier if they had the Simplesee Cellphone. Emma Caddick designed the Simplesee Cellphone to be senior-friendly with its massive buttons and built-in SOS function.
The Simplesee Cellphone abandons the complex designs of modern cellphones and instead features a design similar to that of a home phone. Check out Emma Caddick’s design in the featured gallery. You’ll soon have no excuse not to call your grandparents.
What's Driving This Trend
- Senior-friendly Technology
- The trend of designing technology with senior citizens in mind provides disruption opportunities in healthcare, communication, and entertainment.
- SOS Features for Electronics
- The trend of adding SOS features to electronic devices presents opportunities for innovation in safety technology for all ages in several industries, including transportation, manufacturing, and hospitality.
- Simplification of Technology
- The trend of simplifying technology to accommodate seniors has far-reaching potential for disruption in industries such as banking, education, and e-commerce.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- The senior-friendly technology trend opens up disruptive opportunities in healthcare-related technology, including medical devices, EHR systems, and telemedicine equipment.
- Communication
- The senior-friendly technology trend provides disruption opportunities in communication industries, including smartphones, social media, and messaging services.
- Entertainment
- The senior-friendly technology trend creates innovative opportunities for gaming, streaming, and content creation industries catering to older adults.
