Jiaqi Wang

The NextAct is a participant-led network which empowers people 65+ to engage in interest-based communities in a way which they want and foster continuous engagement between members, finally enabling healthy ageing . It not only brings 65+ adults independence and safety but the equal right to enjoy the experience of belonging within the neighbourhood.

Problem define

Community engagement is vital for them. However, most community services currently assume what over 65s want and treat them all the same way, neglecting their differing personalities, and desire for independence, engagement and fun. Over 65s cannot find the proper support to engage in local communities in a way which they like. This leads to bad mental health, low quality of life, social exclusion and unhealthy ageing.

Key Insights

1. The majority activities treat every older adult in a same way, neglecting the individual differences
2. Some services are communicated in the wrong channel and tune, which bring more ageism and segregation
3. There is lacking of opportunity and support for over 65 to show their potential and join the community co-creation

HMW

empower people aged 65+, who are active and self-motivated, to participate and develop the community which fosters continuous engagement with others, consequently enabling healthy-aging?

DESIGN SOLUTION

Our participant-led and age-inclusive network empowers active and motivated people who are over 65 to engage with interest-based communities in the way they want, helping them make continuous connections and enrich their later life.

TIMO, a human-centred data platform, connects drivers and communities across a dynamic network of 25,000 local UK chargers. We are shaping a smooth transition to EV and a zero-carbon future worldwide.

Background

The UK is moving to a ban on sales of petrol and diesel cars in 2030. Royal College of Art and PA Consulting, for HM Department for Transport, designed an iconic charge point to launch new state-of-the-art charging infrastructure for the UK.

With a new charge point, how can TIMO design a new vision for charging to help the current and next generation of EV users to step confidently into the zero-carbon era?

Key Insights

1. Time is the biggest barrier to new EV adoption
2. Waiting time is annoying; charging time is not
3. Non-Drivers have negative assumptions about Electric Vehicles & chargepoints

HOW MIGHT WE 

make charging time spent more valuable for current and future EV drivers SO THAT people can create meaningful time into their daily routines THROUGH building new experiences that enable living, sharing and mobility in the city?

TIMO: shaping a smooth transition to EV and a zero-carbon future for all

TIMO is a human-centred data platform that connects drivers and communities across the dynamic network of EV charge points in the UK.

1. No extra app needed
2. Proactive notifications let chargers find the EVs
3. Reliable and flexible bookings
4. Low carbon activities bring communities closer
5. Chargepoint as a beacon for local stories
6. Human-centred data enables convenient and sustainable lifestyle patterns

The project was designed by Jiaqi Wang, Shitong Chen, Yanting Shen, Jiayi Wang and Alexander Burdett