LAB studio development

With the capacity of the Lab looking to grow in 2015, it is vital that a functional working environment is available for new Lab contributors and ADHB staff members to work in. These images show the proposed concept for a private working area and meeting space, to be developed in the theme of the semi permanent fit out.

Full scale prototyping of physical spaces is an area of demand within the hospital.

‘In house’ exercises such as these act as a suitable trial for future full-scale space mock ups. For example, private booths for both the public spaces and other office areas of the hospital are to be prototyped in the Lab space.

Journey Map Installation

A few weeks ago, we had the journey map installed in the AED waiting room. It is exciting to see artifacts from the lab make their way into the hospital environment, and it's a sign of good things to come.

AED Wayfinding and Information Design

This document is intended to begin the discussion with AED staff about how to improve the wayfinding and signage design in the department. It focuses specifically on the AED waiting room and how to get there. The document is a mix of problem framing and early concept work.

Check out the PDF below...

AED signage:information

3D Printing Replacement Parts

3D printing opens up many opportunities for ad hoc design/engineering solutions. The clip pictured here is a part from the clinical engineering department who are testing the potential for 3D printing broken machine parts that cannot be replaced.  Through its connections with the AUT 3D printing facilities, the design lab is able to have parts modelled and printed...

Check out the following project summary below:

3D Printing Pilot

Level 4 Redesign - Hana Stay

A significant part of the DHW Lab, is providing students with real projects to work on in the hospital context.  Third year student Hana Stay from AUT spatial design has been working with the performance improvement team to develop there office area on Level 4 of the support building. Take a look at some of the images of her work below, and stay tuned for how this project develops going forward...

AED Waiting Room

A result of developing the patient journey map for the ED waiting room has been the opportunity to reconsider how way-finding and infomation design works in the space. Below is a conceptual image that explores how dramatic uses of colour can be used to communicate key services and messages to patients and their family. Click on the image to see full size: