# Minimalist Hospital Rooms The Herman Miller ‘Compass' Will Change Modern Health Care By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-compass References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662004/designer-of-the-swiffer-cleans-up-the-modern-hospital) & [hermanmiller](http://www.hermanmiller.com/global) Designed by Gianfranco Zaccai, the [Herman Miller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-furnishings) 'Compass' system is a simple and efficient step forward towards modern health care. Removing a [classic hospital room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district) of its clutter, this design allocates more room for movement and consists of easily maneuvered components. With some portions of the room made of recyclable materials, this Herman Miller 'Compass' system is also eco-friendly. Check out the featured video to see the concepts behind this room's creation. **Implications** - With so many consumers caught up in the stress of everyday life, many individuals are now looking for a sense of escapism in advertising campaigns. Companies should consider tactics that provide these feelings of release for customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Room Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop minimalist room designs that promote efficiency and freedom of movement in various industries, such as healthcare. - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of recyclable materials in room designs across different sectors, contributing to eco-friendly practices. - **Escapism Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advertising campaigns that offer consumers a sense of escapism to provide a release from daily stresses. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement minimalist room designs like the Herman Miller 'Compass' in hospitals to enhance patient experience and optimize space. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the concept of minimalist design and eco-friendly materials in the development of future interior design projects. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate escapism elements into advertising campaigns to captivate consumers seeking an escape from their hectic lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Hospital Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-hospital-bed.md) - [Chic Comfortable Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-furnishings.md) - [Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection.md) - [People-Pleasing Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle-system.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Minimalist Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller.md) - [Modular Emergency Vehicles Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-emergency-vehicles.md) - [Minimalist Workplace Configuration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-configuration-system.md) - [Sustainable-Focused Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-model.md)