Industrial - Bachelors

MELIORA

A sensory rest point designed to reduce environmental fatigue and to restore a sense of agency within the Emergency Department.

Naomi Thomsen

Close up of brand name on back of prototype showing structural details.
Child sitting on a slightly curved, rectangular bench.

LEVEL ONE

Level One is designed for children to interact with – leaning, sitting, draping, whatever activity will occupy time and distract from physical and/or mental discomfort. The dual purpose of this level is to provide a secure anchor for adults to squat in order to alleviate abdominal and/or back pain.
Person kneeling with head in hands leaning right side. against a curved bench

LEVEL TWO

Level Two provides a rest point for stretching legs and leaning forward or back. Users can interact with all surfaces – effectively tailoring the space to support managing pain and discomfort. The curved inner wall provides privacy to kneel and sturdy support to lean against.
Top view of base with two adults close to inner wall.

PRIVACY AND IMMERSION

The Gibbous shape of the base prompts individuals, couples and parents with children to feel cocooned, private and separate from the hospital floor.
Front view of pregnant mother and child standing on low platform.

ACOUSTIC SCREEN AND SENSORY HEADBOARD

The bonded series polycarbonate screen operates as acoustic wings, enveloping the user in their own peaceful environment. A Hydrophobic 3D knitted headboard with antibacterial copper threads absorbs sound and provides a sensory touchpoint for the user to lean against.

DESIGNED TO BE EASILY CUSTOMISED TO THE HOSPITAL AESTHETIC

White, Aqua, Green, Pink versions of design.

Naomi Thomsen

Naomi is interested in honest design - to design what is true, conscious of the environment and responsive to the human experience. She values integrity, dedication and practical beauty and seeks to infuse her design approach with the joy of the unexpected. If she were to be asked what impact would she would like to have as a designer, her answer would be “To be an integral part of making life better for my clients and my team”.