GROUP MEMBERS REFLECTIONS

Alyssa Julianne Tee Xin Yun

This studio brought a more diverse experience to designing, encouraging us to think about the more vulnerable communities in society, such as the elderly, whose needs are often overlooked. Through the different stages of this module (persona analysis, workshop development), I was able to put myself in their shoes and envision more clearly how I could play a part in improving their daily experiences through the enhancement and transformation of neighbourhood spaces.

Yeoh E Ming

The studio provided a new opportunity to look at the design from a different perspective. It was interesting to consider designing landscapes by focusing on the vulnerable among the community. As the population evolves in a bustling environment, we should involve all ages to interact through our landscape. The studio exposed me to another layer of consideration for the vulnerable, other than aesthetics and sustainability in landscapes, which would be vital to the future population in our developing urban city.

Ling Wei Shuen Benjamin

Singapore is a land scarce nation with an aging population on the rise. As designers of the public realm, we seriously have to reconsider new ways that will better cater the needs of the elderly population and facilitate social integration across different age groups. This would not only improve the wellbeing of the elderly people but increase their social support from the reach of other members of society which can combat the risk of our elders falling into neglected by society at large that often results to social isolation.

Chen Hui Lin Tammy

This studio has given me a strong insight on considerations and focus towards my target users. Having the opportunity to invest in time on asking and interacting with them through hands on workshops and interviews. It motivates me to consider the importance of the target users I am designing for, especially since different community in respective sites have various needs and wants.