Clinic
Wayfinding System

Orientation for a modern healthcare environment

Clinic
Wayfinding System

Orientation for a modern healthcare environment

As part of a structural expansion, the Mönchengladbach Municipal Hospital commissioned R211 to develop a visual guidance and orientation system for the entire hospital grounds, including the interior areas. The goal was to provide a unifying visual structure to the existing architecture. The system had to be flexible, cost-effective, and easy to implement, as well as blend harmoniously into the existing environment.

Color code creates connection

The visual concept is based on a color code that picks up on existing architectural colors and systematically connects the various buildings. In this way, a visual bracket was created that did not require extensive redesign. Supported by a key visual spanning all buildings and the integration of the corporate design, a recognizable, identity-forming design was created.

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Eingangsbereich der Städtischen Kliniken Mönchengladbach mit prominentem, dreidimensionalem Schriftzug auf der Wand. Konzeption und Umsetzung des Schriftzugs durch die R211-Agentur.

Grafisches element aus dem leitsystem der klinik: geschwungene bunte linien in pink, grün, orange, blau und violett auf weißem hintergrund

Außenaufnahme des Schulzentrums für Gesundheitsberufe am Niederrhein der Städtische Kliniken Mönchengladbach mit gut sichtbarer Gebäudebeschriftung und Beschilderung. Konzept und Umsetzung durch die R211-Agentur.

The starting point was a detailed analysis of visitor flows and contact points. Based on this, a stringent design system for colors, fonts and pictograms was developed. A total of ten different types of signs were used – indoors and outdoors – which are visually and functionally coordinated and ensure clarity.

Nahaufnahme der Wegweiser-Beschilderung zum Café innerhalb der Städtische Kliniken Mönchengladbach. Konzept und Umsetzung durch die R211-Agentur.

schild mit aufschrift akademisches lehrkrankenhaus der heinrich heine universität düsseldorf im vordergrund teil des orientierungssystems der städtischen kliniken

wegweiser auf dem klinikgelände mit beschilderung zu information kaffee bistro bücherei und kapelle im rahmen eines neuen orientierungssystems

The new wayfinding system not only improved orientation on the clinic grounds, but also strengthened the perception of the facility. Visitors can find their way around more quickly and feel well looked after. At the same time, the clinic staff is relieved. The reuse of familiar colors and the flexible design of the signs also meet the requirement for cost-efficiency.

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