Twig ceiling. Emotionell design i sjukhusmiljö - ur ett barnperspektiv

Abstract

To be examined in hospitals can sometimes be perceived as painful by children. Therefore there is a need for something, which can distract children’s attention from their perceived pain. During my graduation project, I discovered a design opportunity to work with suspended ceiling systems in examination rooms, as there is not much to look at while being examined. The result, Twig Ceiling is an interactive nature-inspired backlit module with colored LEDs. Twig Ceiling has one layer of pattern that is visible when the module is not lit and the second layer of pattern appears when turning on the light. Children can also choose color and brightness by a hand control and thereby creating the feeling they want in the examination room. One can use Twig Ceiling as an imaginative tool to dream away and to create stories together with someone, or alone. Children can use it to get a feeling of control during the examination and over the space and that distracts children from their perceived pain