Modular nurses' station
Design of a modular furniture system intended for a nursing station
2021
For Formed, medical equipment manufacturer
The design of the modular furniture system is intended for the nursing station. The space is used for activities including paperwork, monitoring the condition of patients and admitting them to the ward. The proposed solution optimizes the nurses’ work space. It focuses on the organization of items, allowing maximum use of space. At the same time, all necessary items are within easy reach and sight. The workstation consists of modules and complementary elements, allowing to achieve the desired configurations. The structure is based on a metal frame, clad on the front with furniture board and complemented with tops.
During the initial design phase, observation in hospitals and interviews with medical
professionals were conducted.
An ergonomic analysis was developed based on anthropometric data and using a 1:1 scale functional model.
The proposed solution consists of modules and complementary elements to achieve the desired configurations. The structure of the stand is based on a metal frame, clad on the front with furniture board and supplemented with countertops.
The system optimizes the nurses' workspace. All necessary items are within easy reach and sight.
An important aspect of the project is to ensure that medical records can be secured, including in the event of a quick leaving of the workplace.
The lowered counter allows a comfortable vehicle for wheelchair users and the approach to the counter of children who like to visit the point during their hospital stay.
Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
Faculty of Industrial Design
Supervisors: Krzysztof Hamiga MA, Klaudia Kasprzak MA
Software used: Fusion, 3DMax, Keyshot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AE
