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Universal Design: Innovations for All Ages

In: The Silver Market Phenomenon

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  • Oliver Gassmann

    (University of St. Gallen)

  • Gerrit Reepmeyer

    (Institute of Technology Management)

Abstract

Demographics require companies to abandon the concept of solely targeting young customers. They need to create new products that are attractive to both younger and older customers. The key to success is Universal Design. Products that follow the principles of Universal Design do not separate but integrate customer groups, and they substantially increase a company’s target markets. This chapter not only highlights the economic potential of Universal Design, it also shows how Universal Design can be implemented within any corporation. A successful implementation needs to (a) define a suitable Universal Design strategy, (b) establish adequate processes within the firm, (c) design the products right, and (d) market the products appropriately to customers. The chapter concludes by illustrating attractive areas for universally designed innovations.

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  • Oliver Gassmann & Gerrit Reepmeyer, 2011. "Universal Design: Innovations for All Ages," Springer Books, in: Florian Kohlbacher & Cornelius Herstatt (ed.), The Silver Market Phenomenon, edition 2, chapter 0, pages 101-116, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-14338-0_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-14338-0_8
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    1. Herstatt, Cornelius & Kohlbacher, Florian & Bauer, Patrick, 2011. ""Silver" product design: Product innovation for older people," Working Papers 65, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Institute for Technology and Innovation Management.

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