# Superhero-Inspired Hospital Gear These IV Decals by Little Love Medical are Joyful By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iv-decals References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/iv-decals-whimsical-decorative-stickers-for-hospital-iv-bags/) The purpose of the IV Decals by [Little Love Medical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies) is to improve the current IV bags found in hospitals. The [decorative decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiikawa-insect-repellent) will surely improve a patient’s day, and studies have suggested that small changes like this can make a difference in the visitor's experience. Spending time in the hospital can be very difficult for patients, friends and loved ones. The purpose of the IV Decal is to [improve hospital room environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad). Studies have shown that decals like these will reduce aversion by 83%, reduce anxiety by 73% and reduce fear by 53%. The decorations are simply fit to place on the back of an IV bag and are completely safe and removable. The IV Decal bags by Little Love Medical is a product aiming to increase positivity in certain environments where that may be difficult. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hospital Decals:** A trend of using decorative decals to improve the environment of hospital rooms and positively impact patients through minor changes. - **Patient Experience Enhancement:** A trend towards enhancing the experience of patients in the healthcare industry through innovative and creative solutions like these IV decals. - **Design Integration in Healthcare:** A trend of incorporating design into the healthcare industry to make it more user-friendly and appealing to patients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can use these IV decals as a creative solution to enhance patient experience and differentiate themselves from competition. - **Graphic Design:** The industry can provide opportunities to graphic designers and illustrators to bring creative solutions like these decals to healthcare facilities. - **Consumer Goods:** The trend of design integration in healthcare presents an opportunity for businesses in the consumer goods industry to offer products that enhance the patient experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medical-Inspired Plant Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-plant-life-support.md) - [Playful Medical Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer.md) - [Medical Preparation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-preparation-toy.md) - [Accessible Garment Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-eeze-patches.md) - [Fruit-Adorned Adhesive Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adhesive-bandage.md) - [Design-Conscious Baby Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-incubator.md) - [Child-Focused First-Aid Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welly-products.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [Empathetic Medical Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-device.md)