Using cultural probes for co-creating a digital neighbourhood guide with and for older adults

Abstract

In this paper we reflect on our experiences of using cultural probes for co-creating a digital neighbourhood guide with and for older adults. We will focus on a specific set of probes that relate to the spatial dimension of social inclusion of older citizens with respect to their sense of attachment, their sense of security and familiarity as well as their sense of identity. Based on our experience in two different districts in the city of Bremen and different groups of older adults we present some first insights into how probes may establish older adults as experts in the design process or increase feelings of limitation and deficiency.