Research Methods

We talked to patients, families, nurses, administrators, and Architecture & Design firms to understand every aspect of hospital furniture. We wanted to know everything from how it is used to how it is purchased.

During this project I spent a shift shadowing a nurse to understand her needs and values as well as to observe her interactions with room furniture.

Every member of the project team spent a day in a mock hospital room, connected to mock IVs.

Our designs and technical mock ups were validated by everyone from patients and nurses to CDC officials.