Now & Later: Drawing Routines Across a Lifetime

Objective

Students will visualize and compare their current daily routines with imagined routines at age 80, reflecting on changes, constants, and design opportunities in an urban context.

Part 1 – Present Day Routine (5–7 min)

"Draw yourself in your current daily life in the city. Focus on one or two routines that are important to you. Include:

• What you’re doing
• Where you are
• Who else might be there
• Any objects, tools, or technology you use

Part 2 – Future at 80 (5–7 min)

"Now imagine yourself at age 80, still living in a city. Draw yourself doing a daily routine — it could be the same as now or entirely different. 
Show: 

• What you’re doing
• Where you are
• Any new tools, supports, or modifications you might need
• The people or community around you

Part 3 – Reflection & Share (5–6 min)
Students should place the two drawings side-by-side. In pairs or small groups, discuss

• What changed between your present and future routine?
• Which parts stayed the same?
• Did your future routine require new tools, spaces, or assistance?
• How does the city environment affect your imagined routine?