University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Transforming hospital spaces with impactful, brand-compliant wayfinding and environmental graphics.
For over 15 years, Graphic Signs has partnered with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) to deliver high-quality wayfinding and signage solutions. Most recently, the Trust sought to develop a vibrant ‘Patient Involvement Hub’ within University Hospital, designed to capture attention, encourage public engagement, and gather meaningful feedback on the patient experience.
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Client overview
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the UK’s leading NHS Trusts, providing acute and specialist services to the local community and beyond.
Key goals
Project brief
Working in collaboration with the UHCW NHS Director of Quality, Graphic Signs was commissioned to develop a visual graphics scheme for the new Patient Involvement Hub at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
The brief was to create a series of bold, engaging and highly visual wall graphics that would help establish the identity of the new space and create a welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. The design needed to communicate a sense of energy and positivity while remaining appropriate for a professional NHS healthcare setting.
Key objectives
Solutions
Concept development
Working closely with the NHS leadership team and key stakeholders, Graphic Signs developed the project around the needs of patients, visitors and the wider hospital environment.
Health & Safety compliance
Materials were carefully selected to meet fire-rating and safety requirements, while providing hardwearing, anti-scuff and washable finishes for long-term performance.
Stand-out wall graphics
Bespoke, brand-compliant wall graphics were designed to complement the environment, creating engaging visuals tailored specifically to the project.
Professional installation
The installation team worked carefully within a live hospital environment, minimising disruption while maintaining a professional and respectful approach throughout.
Visual showcase / Deliverables
Implementation
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Plan
Working with the NHS leadership team, we ensured branding and safety compliance throughout the project.
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Design
Our design team was tasked with the challenge of creating eye-catching graphics that would stand out in a clinical setting.
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Deliver
The choice of materials was key to the project due to high-traffic healthcare spaces. Our expert print team took great care during production to meet the highest standards.
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Install
Our installation team was able to remain professional and respectful while working within a live hospital environment, ensuring minimal disruption.
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Upgrade
Due to the project success, Graphic Signs was asked to replicate the solution across additional hospital areas.
Key learnings
- Early stakeholder involvement helps shape solutions around patient and visitor needs
- Durable, compliant materials are essential for long-term performance in healthcare environments
- Healthcare signage and graphics need to balance visual impact with safety, durability and the practical demands of a live clinical environment.
- Working sensitively within live healthcare environments requires careful planning and installation.