Design Mentor for BIO 26| Common Knowledge 26th Biennial of Design

Ageing of the population is a global phenomenon. With improved living conditions comes longer life expectancy and a lower birth rate. Despite this demographic change, an open discourse between young and old on the opportunities and challenges of ageing is not yet taking place. This dialogue could include options for cross-generational knowledge transfer, new concepts for retirement and sex differences, as well as the mismatch between ever-growing retirement expenses financed by an ever-smaller working population.

The Fužine Retirement Home challenged designers to explore ways in which seniors, with their rich life experience and knowledge, can still contribute to society.