Imagine this: lion dance meets active ageing!
Singapore is one of the fastest ageing nations in the world, and staying active is key. But what if we take that a step further? That's what Hao Jie and Edmund from NextOfKin Creatives did by combining the vibrant rhythms of lion dance with the concept of active ageing. Listen in and get ready to redefine what staying fit and fabulous means in your golden years!
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Our guests are Hao Jie and Edmund. This episode is in support of the People of Design Campaign by DesignSingapore Council.
Check out NextofKin Creatives, and their latest initiative Public Design School.
Do you know there's a cafe in Singapore run by senior citizens called SASCO@Khatib?
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Timestamp:
(00:00) Hello!
(03:54) About Silver Pride Lion Troupe
(06:46) How did this project start?
(10:06) Immersing and brainstorming at a senior-ran cafe
(14:45) Edmund & Hao Jie's role: Micro vs Macro
(20:51) What's their design process and challenges?
(34:05) A day in a life of a senior in Silver Pride Lion Troupe
(40:10) Advice to designing for senior-care
(43:40) Memorable moments
(48:36) Learnings from designing this programme
(51:26) What's next for the Silver Pride Lion Troupe programme?
(55:12) What's next for NextOfKin Creatives?
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