In recent years the domestic community pension problem get widespread concern,many large and medium-sized cities in the elderly livable community construction,the public art as a spirit and cultural carrier,practical from the perspective of the elderly emotional needs,with artistic language and unique way to meet the emotional needs of the elderly,let them enjoy artistic space,which can effectively improve and enrich their spiritual and cultural life,to promote the harmonious development of the community.This paper focuses on studying and exploring strategies for public art design in elderly livable communities based on emotional appeal.