Design Sciences are the theoretical frameworks that underpin the process of designing. They include design theory and methodology, traditional engineering sciences and an emerging body of design science that draws on the social, biological and physical sciences to underpin human-centred designing, meeting people's physical, emotional and social needs. How we can design systems that deliver products to market, improve human well-being and increase industrial competitiveness. We work with problem owners (such as medical practitioners) to identify and define design challenges and create innovative design responses driven from the problem and user need rather than technological perspectives. Our research in this area is built around the design challenges themselves and focusses on inputs to new product development processes.<br><br>How can societal needs, such as those of an ageing population and affordable healthcare systems, be met through technology-driven design solutions. Participation in leisure activities and other activities of Daily Living is recognised as a key factor in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing and independence through older age. Issues related to personal mobility and other capabilities (eg, the Cambridge Inclusive Design capabilities) often result in reduced access and confidence which becomes a barrier to participation in independent leisure activities for many older adults and so fuels a vicious cycle of decline to physical inactivity and dependence. The goal of this research is to increase choices available to older adults for participation in independent activities of daily living by building detailed understandings of user needs using whole systems design thinking, processes and interventions to accommodate their lifelong mobility needs.