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| Background Aging population has soared as low fertility causes an aging society. A walking stick has especially become an important object for the elderly who are weak and are suffering from a fracture, as it helps them live independent lives. However, carrying a walking stick means that you are challenged. Walking sticks in the existing markets only focus on practical purposes but lack an aesthetic sense, which leads to low self regard and limits their social activities.
This study is designed to develop a fashionable and trendy design for walking sticks differentiated from the existing products by improving design and functional aspects.
Methods The study was mainly examined focusing on the lifestyle of seniors and their consuming pattern. Fashion walking sticks for seniors of this study were designed using eco-friendly flowers and animals as design motifs and also both eco-friendly and durable walking sticks were developed by utilizing Ottchil techniques.
Result The results expanded the range of new fashion jewelry, walking sticks, and Ottchil techniques. It also pursued both functionality and aesthetic appearance, making use of various techniques and materials.
Conclusion As Korea enters an again society, seniors carrying walking sticks imply a negative impression that is old and in need of help, which leads to their lower social participation. If those with functionality and aesthetic appearance are developed, after understanding their tastes and desires, the effort will be connected to a better life and higher social participation of the elderly. Also, with walking sticks being situated as an exclusive item for seniors, fashion walking sticks will positively affect the existing products and be a high value product because of their diversity and distinctiveness. |
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| Key Words |
| 시니어, 패션지팡이, 옻칠, Senior, Fashion walking sick, Ottchil |
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