樂齡體驗下的軟運動空間研究及產品創作

Abstract

為應對高齡化社會所帶來的挑戰，已有多項研究提及須提升高齡者的綜合福祉，特別是在促進健康與延緩老化方面的努力。積極的運動可以顯著提高生活品質，並提升遠超出身體健康的範圍，涉及到心理與情感的層面。相關研究顯示，適宜的居家設計不僅滿足高齡者的生理和功能性需求，還可以激發他們的運動興趣，從而促進心理健康與提高生活滿意度。因此，本研究由另一角度聚焦於居家環境如何鼓勵高齡者的運動參與。經過設計師訪談分析，得出設計師在挑選運動健身家具時的共同關注點，在於功能性和空間適配性；而功能性、耐用性、安全性和易用性是設計過程中需平衡考慮的重要因素。由此深入探討高齡者居家空間之需求，以及人們對室內裝修風格的期望，為室內裝修設計業者提供了指引，以更好地滿足高齡者在居住舒適性、美觀以及心理健康方面的需求，從而增強他們的生活品質。為了促進高齡者的運動參與，本研究結合訪談及案例分析提出設計創作的策略，分別對應臥式及立式動作，設計出兩款能適用於空間的FlexArc與FlexBoard等兩款產品創作，這些綜合性的設計方案分別強調使用者對腳部動作，與手部及核心肌群的運動伸展，意於塑造一個美觀、舒適，並能提高高齡者幸福感的居住環境。同時，研究成果進一步突顯了，室內設計在支持高齡者福祉以及實現健康老化過程中的關鍵作用，強化了創建支持高齡者福祉的居住環境的重要性。期望這些將軟性運動帶入居住者生活空間的建議，能夠啟發未來的室內設計創新，為提升高齡社會中，尋找更多可行的方案。若能善加規劃軟運動空間，不僅可激勵運動積極性以提升生活滿意度，也可為健康與減緩老化定下基石。To address the challenges posed by an aging society, numerous studies have highlighted the need to enhance the overall well-being of older adults, particularly in promoting health and delaying aging. Active exercise can significantly improve the quality of life and extend beyond physical health, encompassing psychological and emotional aspects. Related research indicates that appropriate home design not only meets the physiological and functional needs of older adults but also stimulates their interest in exercise, thereby promoting mental health and improving life satisfaction. Therefore, this study focuses on how the home environment can encourage exercise participation among older adults.Through interviews and analyses with designers, common concerns were identified regarding the selection of exercise furniture, primarily focusing on functionality and spatial adaptability. Functionality, durability, safety, and ease of use are crucial factors that need to be balanced during the design process. A deeper exploration of the needs of older adults in their living spaces, as well as their expectations for interior design styles, provides guidance for interior designers to better meet the needs of older adults in terms of living comfort, aesthetics, and mental health, thereby enhancing their quality of life.To promote exercise participation among older adults, this study combines interviews and case studies to propose design strategies for both horizontal and vertical movements, resulting in the creation of two products, FlexArc and FlexBoard, that can be adapted to various spaces. These comprehensive design solutions emphasize foot movements, hand movements, and core muscle stretches, aiming to create a beautiful, comfortable living environment that enhances the well-being of older adults.Furthermore, the research findings highlight the crucial role of interior design in supporting the well-being of older adults and achieving healthy aging, reinforcing the importance of creating living environments that support their well-being. It is hoped that these recommendations for incorporating soft exercise into living spaces will inspire future innovations in interior design, offering more feasible solutions for an aging society. By effectively planning soft exercise spaces, not only can exercise motivation and life satisfaction be enhanced, but it can also lay the foundation for health and delaying aging.