Therapy service Self Space collaborated with Caukin Studio to create Feelings Library in London, a pop-up library that helps to support mental health. The small space is styled like a tropical hut and on the inside, people are given the privacy to journal.
The design of the pop-up library helps to bring awareness to mental health and encourages people to get their feelings out in a healthy way. The safe space for journaling is set right in the middle of the city yet it creates a sense of calm and escape with its tropical feel and the seclusion that it offers. The studio intended for the space to be "a vessel for everything we want to discard" and it is lined with self-help books.
Mental Health Library Pop-Ups
Feelings Library Dedicated Space to Londoners' Mental Health
Trend Themes
1. Pop-up Mental Health Spaces - New types of physical spaces are being created to provide individuals with new ways to destress and cope with their mental health.
2. Journaling for Mental Health - Journaling as a tool for coping with mental health is becoming more recognized and accepted.
3. Creative Mental Health Approaches - Innovative and unique mental health solutions are being created to better assist those suffering from mental health issues.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Health - This trend provides opportunities for the mental health industry to develop new and unique approaches for supporting individuals with their mental health.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating elements of design and style into supportive spaces can enhance the overall effectiveness of mental health solutions.
3. Retail - Developing pop-up spaces for mental health support can be an opportunity for retailers to expand their customer base and social impact.