Notal Program, 1979
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By the mid-1970s, with a growing elderly population, American disability rights activists advocated for equitable care and accessible environments for all people. Designers, too, began to explore creating objects that worked well for everyone. Michigan-based furniture company Herman Miller embarked upon the Notal project, its first foray into designing specifically for older adults, researching how their day-to-day lives were affected by ill-suited environments.
By the mid-1970s, with a growing elderly population, American disability rights activists advocated for equitable care and accessible environments for all people. Designers, too, began to explore creating objects that worked well for everyone. Michigan-based furniture company Herman Miller embarked upon the Notal project, its first foray into designing specifically for older adults, researching how their day-to-day lives were affected by ill-suited environments.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1979
Subject Date
1979
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.141.349
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Stumpf Family.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Stapling
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 9 in
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