23.10.13

The Pulvertaft Hand Centre


Located within the Royal Derby Hospital, the Pulvertaft Centre is a specialist hand surgery, treating a wide range of conditions of the hand and wrist. Firecatcher were asked to design a series of enhancements for the Paediatric area, incorporating locations in and around Derby for younger patients to spot, all designed in a bright, contemporary, graphic style.

Our first task was to get out and about with the old sketchbook and camera and gather some research materials!




We decided to use hands as a graphic device to lead the eye around the image, pointing out areas of interest, creating conversation with the viewer whilst performing tasks related to the locations within the designs.

 Hand Studies...
As well as looking at geographical areas of the city, we focused on different areas of interest within Derby life including leisure activities, industry, travel, creative and sporty Derby.

Welcome Wall Enhancements

 Creative Derby...
Leisure time ...
A wonderful project to work on and we've had some great, positive feedback from staff and patients already. You can see all of the photos and enhancement designs here.