# Playful Dental Clinic Designs This Dental Clinic is Designed to Comfort Rather Than Frighten By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-clinic-design References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/21/rigi-design-waiting-area-dental-clinic-tianjin-china/) & [rigi-design](http://www.rigi-design.com/) When most people think of dental clinics, they think essentially of a place that's about as welcoming as a torture dungeon, but China-based design and architecture practice RIGI Design is looking to change this by coming up with a dental clinic design that is surprisingly playful and comforting. Envisioned for a dental clinic located in the city of Tianjin, this dental clinic design makes use of [bright and eye-popping colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic) that are attractive, positive and a stark contrast to the dull and plain colors that adorn typical dental clinics. This particular clinic also makes [informal use of furniture arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic) so as to not appear daunting. While a visit to the dentist can be unpleasant, the end result is intended to be positive and uplifting, and this dental clinic design espouses that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Dental Clinic Designs:** Opportunity for dental clinics to create a more welcoming and comforting environment using playful and colorful designs. ### Where This Applies - **Design and Architecture:** Potential for design and architecture firms to specialize in creating unique and playful dental clinic designs. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for the health and wellness industry to incorporate more comforting and positive elements into dental clinics. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts could explore adding dental clinics with playful designs as part of their wellness offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Acrylic Glass Cubic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t72-dental-clinic.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md) - [Warm Medical Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic.md) - [Residential-Reflective Tranquil Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloop-clinic.md) - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Textural Red Concrete Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinic-in-anif.md) - [Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic.md) - [Dental Longevity Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-house.md) - [Elevated Dental Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paste-dental.md)