What will our needs be as we age?
A German-made AgeExplorer suit, offered at Blum showrooms, lets you simulate aging first hand – helping you choose kitchen and bathroom products that will work for you now and in the future
Blum offers another technology-driven game-changer
Always at the forefront, Blum's new design technology increases our understanding of and empathy with future-aware functionality for accessible kitchens & bathrooms.
Introducing our AgeExplorer
Made in Germany by the Meyer-Hentschel Institute, this unique suit provides a real-life experience of the physical challenges that come with aging.
This suit provides a profound insight into the daily life of individuals with physical limitations, fostering greater empathy and understanding.
Through extensive research, the AgeExplorer has shown us just how crucial everyday functionality becomes as we age.
From using a Space Step for easier access to overhead items to using an Aventos to lift cabinet doors out of the way safely, we have the functionality to age with comfort.
The suit simulates diminishing sight and hearing, decreasing muscle strength, stiff joints and arthritis.
Components such as straps, weights, goggles and unique stitching allow for a realistic insight into the world of a person with physical limitations.
Sense of the future
The instant the wearer puts the suit on, they get a sense of just how arduous day-to-day activities can be.
Using the suit, you can see how your accessibility might change in the future.
This allows you to pick the right products that will not only work for you today but will also work for you in 20 years' time.
Using the AgeExplorer at the very start of the product life cycle means we get to design products that provide functionality from the get-go.
Some product examples
For example, our Ambia-Line has a soft touch design in the steel cutlery tray for quiet closing and visual clarity.
Servo-Drive is another product designed for simplicity and ease for anyone with limitations or restrictions in their hands.
Where to try
The AgeExplorer is available for you to try in our Auckland & Christchurch showrooms and is an influential tool for future-proofing your home.
Or
Contact the showroom team directly to book an appointment at your nearest Blum showroom.
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