Technology for self-reliance

CPH Design is part of an exciting multidisciplinary - and inter-municipal cooperation.

The project 'Selvhjulpen med teknologi' - technology for self-reliance, aims to examine how citizens who currently receive practical help and / or personal care can become more self-reliant with either a new or improved assistive devices.

The project is a collaboration between Århus, Esbjerg, Roskilde and Næstved municipalities have sought support for the project through the Danish Enterprise and Construction Authority's Programme for user-driven innovation.

The project includes cooperation agreements with Anthropological Analysis, Copenhagen Business School and CPH Design. Anthropological Analysis is responsible for supporting the associated anthropologist in research phase and provide input to the development of the methodological design. Copenhagen Business School has the task of evaluating the project. CPH Design has participated in the research phase and the development of a catalog of ideas and concepts.