UK-based design firm Projects Office has created a comfortable and functional interior for the mental health unit at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.
The facility was designed to feel inviting, warm and non-institutional. The design team collaborated with art consultancy firm Ginkgo Projects to create a distinct space that "is neither hospital nor home" - the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service has its own identity.
The design team interviewed staff members, patients, and their families to understand how their design can contribute to a positive patient experience. The space is painted with bright yet non-abrasive colors that lend a warm and safe feel. At the same time, the patient rooms are designed so that the occupants can personalize their space.
Patient-Designed Mental Health Centers
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Trend Themes
1. Patient-centered Mental Health Spaces - There is an opportunity to redesign mental health spaces to be comfortable, functional, and personal for patients.
2. Collaboration Between Design and Healthcare - There is an opportunity for healthcare and design professionals to collaborate in creating distinct spaces that contribute to a positive patient experience.
3. Integration of Art in Healthcare Design - There is an opportunity to integrate art in the design of healthcare spaces in order to create warm and inviting environments that are distinct from traditional institutional spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Healthcare Services - Mental healthcare services can incorporate patient-centered design and collaborate with design professionals to create inviting spaces for patients.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can specialize in creating healthcare spaces that prioritize patient-centered design and integrate art into their projects.
3. Art Consultancy Firms - Art consultancy firms have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare providers and design professionals to integrate art into healthcare spaces and contribute to positive patient experiences.