The design briefs below were modified from Layering the Research #2. Amendments were made to address some of the discussion points Nur pointed out during my consultation.
5 Days Brief
Chain of Dreams (continuation of cultural probe)
- Design a brochure that questions if we know our parents’ or grandparents’ dreams
- Print 5 copies and pass it to 5 different people with a set of Lego bricks and markers
- After doing the activity with their parents/grandparents, they can take a picture and send it to an email provided and pass the materials to the next person
- Create an Instagram page and showcase these dreams to raise awareness
Below is the rough design for the brochure.
5 Days Brief
Do-It-Together-to-Win Challenge
- Design a checklist of various activities for intergenerational bonding
- Find 5 pairs of participants to take part in the challenge
- Younger participants (age 18-30)
- Older participants (50 & above)
- Teams will be given 2 weeks to complete as many tasks as possible
- A token reward will be given at the end of the challenge depending on the number of tasks completed
1 Month Brief
Photo Collection of Older “Everyday” People in Singapore
- Taking on the personas of an educator and an photojournalist
- Showcase success stories and their contributions to society
- Produce positive images of ageing