Case studies: Design Bugs Out
Four designers teamed up with British manufacturers to develop and prototype five new pieces of hospital furniture. By sharing research and expertise, each team has designed a functional product that makes cleaning quicker and easier and eliminates dirt traps.
Led by Research Associates with significant experience in healthcare design, a team from the Royal College of Art has also redesigned six everyday items of hospital equipment that pose a hygiene risk on the ward because they frequently come into close contact with both staff and patients.