Designing for the Invisible Client: Creating Kitchens and Bath that Adapt Through Life’s Changes
Kitchens and bathrooms often serve far more people than the homeowners who sign the contract. An aging parent recovering from a surgery, a teenager grandchild with learning to bake, a dog who eats and sleeps in the kitchen, or a future homebuyer who may someday live in the home. This presentation challenges designers to move beyond the aesthetics and explore the idea that kitchen and baths designs need to support a user as they adapt to life's many changes.
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