The thesis “Swing” investigates gentle physical play as a method to encourage body movement among older adults aged 80 to 90, who typically show less motivation for physical activity due to aging. Highlighting the impact of injury fears and physical limitations, this study underscores the importance of creating tailored gentle exercise solutions to make physical activity more accessible and enjoyable for this demographic.

The design project uses a Senior-Centric Design approach, involing interative prototyping and user testing with Older adults, to develop indoor recreational equipment tailored to their needs.
Incorporating elements from retro games familiar to this age group, the recreation equipment that not only meets the physical and safety needs of older adults but also leverages the enjoyment of play, ultimately enhancing their well-being.