# Making hospital spaces more welcoming for young patients

### Making hospital spaces more welcoming for young patients

Design, Spatial & Office Design, Creative

### The challenge

The impact of hospital environments on patient well-being, particularly for children, is critical. Recognising this, Queen Mary's Hospital for Children wanted to transform a gloomy underground tunnel leading to the main St Helier Hospital into a more welcoming and cheerful space for its young patients.

### The approach

The primary goal was to revitalise the tunnel space, making it brighter and more appealing to children. The challenge lay in the physical characteristics of the space – notably, its artexed walls, which complicated the application of standard graphics or paintwork.

Understanding the unique challenges of the project, we first carried out a detailed site visit to assess the space, take precise measurements, and brainstorm creative solutions tailored to the environment's limitations.

Given the texture of the tunnel's walls, we determined that a traditional mural painted directly onto the surface would be the most effective approach. The theme chosen for the mural was "Teddy Bears and Rainbows," a universally loved and cheerful theme intended to captivate and comfort the hospital's young patients.

The design process then started! We developed a series of detailed designs for the mural, incorporating a variety of teddy bears and rainbows to create a lively and engaging scene. Each element of the mural was carefully planned and sized to fit the tunnel's dimensions and wall textures, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing outcome.

Once the designs and measurements were finalised, we worked closely with a skilled mural painter who brought the vibrant concepts to life.

## The Results

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#### A transformation

What was once a dreary passageway became a bright, joyful, and engaging walkway for children and their families.

#### Happy children

The feedback from hospital staff, patients, and visitors was overwhelmingly positive.

> We're thrilled with the work done by the h2o team. Their suggestions were carefully considered and their final artwork perfectly captured our hospital's essence. Thanks for your invaluable assistance - we look forward to working with you again!
> 
> \--- Dejan Kocev, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Source: https://h2o-creative.com/case-studies/nhs-hospital-mural-design
Publisher: h2o creative (https://h2o-creative.com)
Description: How h2o creative designed a 'Teddy Bears and Rainbows' mural that turned a gloomy tunnel at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children into a cheerful route for young patients.

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