ELD Tea Set
Problems
Age barrier
No common topics
Feel lonely sometimes
The needs to build communication bridge with new generation
Why there's a lack of communication between senior and youth?
By 2030, one in six people globally will be aged over 60.
By 2050, the world’s population of people aged over 60 will have doubled to 2.1 billion.
Design Features
Design to foster communication between senior and youth.
Stacked In Tray
Afternoon tea offers a calm and friendly atmosphere where older adults can come together with loved ones or friends, fostering relationships and helping to reduce feelings of loneliness.
Pete's Fun Sketch
Pete's ''fun" sketch principle: ideation for problem solving, fun sketch to innovate based on styling.
Develop A Ceremony
The ritual itself slows down interactions, allowing for thoughtful conversation rather than rushed exchanges of information.
Secure Design
The key feature provides the user a secure feeling, there's no worry the tea set might fall because of shaky hands.
Wide-based cups and pots that are harder to tip over, even if bumped.
CMF
Merdacotta, made from cow dung and clay . The tea set is covered with a non-lead transparent glaze and baked.
Incorporate a modern yet timeless look, subtle floral patterns or minimalist shapes, that appeals to both seniors and youth, encouraging shared use during tea gatherings.
Design published by Design Tray article
