Brief 10 research project- Contextual and accompanying visual Research in to colour

'There is something different about the Park Royal Hospital. The typical, white walls are now filled with bright, geometric shapes and colours; their bold, cheerful design bringing a sense of comfort to a place where people can sometimes feel lost.'' “Colour and light and design have a direct impact on mood,” Nick continues, “If people are saying (the atmosphere has made them feel) uplifted then you have made a difference already.” '
“This one was a bit of a challenge,” says Camille. “My work is normally intense and full on – very joyful. I get a lot of inspiration from African tribal patterns and Memphis Design from the 80’s. I normally produce bright colours with black and white contrasts. However, for this project I looked to the artist Sonia Delaunay whose shapes and colour palette are much are softer. I also took inspiration from the Russian artist Malevich.'
'“Even while Camille and her team have been working at the Centre, we have been very struck by the number of patients and staff who have said 'Wow! This is uplifting!' or 'This makes me happy!'” adds Nick, “So we think Camille’s work is having the desired effect. NHS hospitals tend to be institutional, old-fashioned and drab, and Camille’s work is anything but that – (her designs are) fresh, contemporary and optimistic, so for that reason she is a good fit! We want our hospital projects to be life-enhancing.”'

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/news/graphic-artist-camille-walala-adds-dash-colour-park-royal/




'Aggressive attacks on stigma such as vivid colour and the strong typefaces are becoming a common approach to tackle mental illness stigma in current society.'

'Blue is a quiet, shy colour and therefore reduces the amount of people wanting to stand out and speak about mental illness, unlike Time to Change (2007) whom use a daring pink to encourage bravery amongst stigma.'

https://medium.com/@rebeccasweet/how-graphic-design-is-successful-in-challenging-mental-illness-stigma-17dcdeb95e28

Studio Myerscough is well-known for having worked in a number of hospitals in the UK, working with architects and artists to transform environments, often in children’s wards. Led by Morag Myerscough, the team’s distinctive murals incorporating oversized lettering, brightly coloured abstract patterns and eye-popping motifs, cover walls, floors, ceilings and furniture for life-affirming effects. 

https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/graphicdesign-and-graphic-design-world-mental-health-day-101017


The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) recent State of care in mental health services report found that the physical environment of many mental health wards is inadequate. Existing older buildings are not designed to meet the needs of today’s acute patients. Our ambition is for mental health care to be valued in a radically different way, so that the physical environment of all mental health hospitals can actively improve health and wellbeing, rather than undermine it. Key outcomes of Hospital Rooms’ projects include a more therapeutic environment as well as better understanding of how physical environment impacts upon mental health.

https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/hospital-rooms-art-world-mental-health-day-101017