Product Development

Career Field Overview


Product development is the process of taking an idea for a needed or desired item and preparing it for mass manufacturing. Someone working in this field with a background in gerontology will understand that the aging of the population creates new markets, needs, and opportunities for various products. Such employees will be able to apply this knowledge to develop products that are designed to meet a variety of needs and interests as we age in very diverse ways.

Professional Organizations

Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)

Articles of Interest

Trending Now: Older Adults Have a Say in Product Development That Targets Their Demographic

Products for Seniors: Could Do Better