Design product innovation for the elder from local wisdom palmyra palm

Abstract

The objective of this research is 1. To design innovative products for the elderly from local palm sugar palm that can help and promote health in their lives. 2. To create innovative product design guidelines for the elderly from palm sugar palm local wisdom. Which is unique to the community, able to be manufactured to upgrade products developed from local knowledge The design method is to study the behavior of health problems of the elderly physically which has changed. Due to old age Is a physiological change Muscle weakness Reduced strength Taking care and promoting physical health of the elderly is important. The researcher conducted a research using 5 innovative product design methods for the elderly that can help promote health in the lives of the elderly. The results of the experiment by using product innovations for the elderly from local wisdom, Tan palm wood that can help and promote health in life. The trial was conducted with 50 elderly people in the conceptual model. In front of usage, it was found that the elderly were satisfied with the product innovation for the elderly at a very good level. Products from palm sugar palm Is a product that is made from the trunks of palm sugar palm Is a valuable work Is a local identity the study of using palm sugar wood as material for product preparation for the elderly needs to communicate the meaning of palm sugar wood. Which is a way of life and wisdom, showing the good memories of the elderly and able to create patterns and guidelines for creating unique products for the community. Value of life and dependence on nature. Which is a natural resource that is locally important.