Healthcare Design Trends | Week 11

Carolyn BaRoss, an interior designer specializing in healthcare design at Perkins+Will, says that "Health systems are considering ways to strengthen brand identity across multiple locations and how to attract patients" Most healthcare facilities start with minimal colors, textures, and designs to relieve stress and keep patients calm. Then fun design elements are introduced to enhance the experience and promote happiness. It is obvious that pediatrics has been doing this for a long time and has arguably, "perfected" it. More health care facilities are introducing more exciting design elements everyday to both brand themselves and also create a fun and happy atmosphere.

A waiting area in China, uses the familiar and comforting idea of a Chinese garden, to create a feeling of calmness and serenity. Natural colors and textures, along with soft lighting add to the feeling of simplicity and safety.

A medical center in California uses textured, brightly colored wall accents to add excitement to their walls.

Bright, cold, and unique lighting trends in Healthcare have really started to make an appearance in the last few years.


https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/designers-make-bold-moves-in-healthcare-aesthetics/#slide-6
https://mcdmag.com/2013/03/healthcare-lighting-trends-from-hospital-to-hospitality-to-innovating-with-leds/#.W93Ioi2ZN-U