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Given the unique requirements of older adults, age-friendly product design is becoming increasingly important to promote independence and enhance quality of life. The Global Centre for Modern Ageing calls for a comprehensive, standardized and evidence-based assessment process to incorporate the perspectives of older adults into the design process.