# Whimsical Medical Spaces The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne is Imaginative and Fun By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-childrens-hospital-melbourne References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/the-royal-children--s-hospital-melbourne) & [janereiseger](http://www.janereiseger.com/) The [Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating) by Büro North and Jane Reiseger features a [bold and color-infused interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic). Whimsical and kid-friendly, this [fun public space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer) challenges the stark and sterile nature of a traditional medical environment. Featuring bold hues and mural-adorned walls, this vibrant interior exudes energy and happiness. From a bold way-finding redesign to sleek sculptural pieces, this bright and interactive public space keeps children in mind. Collaborating in the project's design, Büro North and illustrator Jane Reiseger join forces and let their imagination shine through. Multi-colored and spirited, the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne features a dynamic design that is fun for all ages. Whimsical and color-enriched, this medical space inspires happiness, health and inner well-being. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Interiors:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more bold and colorful interiors that challenge the traditional sterile environment of medical spaces. - **Interactive Public Spaces:** There is an opportunity to create more interactive public spaces that cater to all ages, especially in traditionally sterile environments like hospitals and medical centers. - **Collaborative Design:** There is an opportunity for designers and illustrators to collaborate and create more imaginative and fun designs that inspire health and well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from adopting more imaginative and kid-friendly spaces to improve patient experience and promote well-being. - **Design:** The design industry can look for opportunities to create more bold and playful interiors that challenge traditional design norms and improve user experience. - **Education:** Educational institutions like schools and libraries can adopt more colorful and interactive spaces to promote learning and creativity among children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mural-Adorned Pediatric Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odessa-brown-childrens-clinic.md) - [Town-Like Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Warm Medical Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md) - [Colorfully Designed Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md)