I AM NOT A NUMBER

Client: Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd. and NHS Lothian
Funded by: NHS Lothian Charity’s Tonic Arts Programme
Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

I am not a number explores how artists and designers have helped shape dignity and personalisation, the complement to distraction, and a vital aspect of a caring environment. This strand of activity focuses on the design process for challenging spaces, including the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, the Child Protection Unit, the Spiritual Care and Bereavement Suites as well as Interview Rooms across the Hospital.

The engagement process, driven by co-creative approaches from the various artists and designers, has shaped not only the look and feel but more fundamentally the ways in which these different areas meet the needs of patients, families, and carers.  

Interview Rooms and Waiting Areas

Glasgow based design team Dress for the Weather (Matt McKenna and Andy Campbell) researched how people use support spaces and enhanced consultation rooms in subtle ways.

Sanctuary and Bereavement Suites

Sue Lawty with Ginkgo Projects designed the sanctuary and bereavement suites for patients, staff and visitors of all faith communities and none.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit

Designers Projects Office worked with artist James Leadbitter to develop an innovative design research strategy for the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People – NHS Lothian.