Abstract: Improving the adaptability of elders in urban living environment via design of outdoor products is an important research topic in the design field. The design of outdoor products is based on multidisciplinary research, such as the ergonomics, sociology, physiology and psychology research of elders. Therefore, the adaptable design should base on the real life state of elders, combining with the considerations of the individual difference, then improve the adaptability of elders in modern city using scientific method. 

Key words: urban elders, outdoor products, adaptable design