Student project
Sensory play creates comfort in the emergency department
- Designer
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Thilde Hvidtfeldt Freiesleben Laursen
- Education
- Master
- Subject area
- Textile Design
- Focus area
- Design for Play
- Year
- 2024
- Collaboration partners
- Kolding Sygehus
Background
Children in the hospital emergency departments can experience stress and anxiety due to unfamiliar surroundings and medical procedures. By introducing sensory play as a calming tool, the designer has created toys that provide comfort and distraction through touch and exploration.
Sensory play creates comfort in the emergency department
The toys are crafted to help children feel grounded, offering a soothing experience that aids them in managing their emotions and finding balance during their hospital stay.
