Hospital gown

BEN de LISI's latest venture has taken him away from his fashion and interior design to something that everyone may benefit from at some point in their lives.

In a project unlike anything he's been involved with before, his Universal gown promises to add a touch of style and a lot more dignity to the hospital ward.

Designed for the Design for Patient Dignity campaign, the ground-breaking project where the Design Council and the Department of Health have teamed up to improve the experience of patients, the one-size-fits-all gown is reversible which means nursing staff can ensure that the sleeve with the press stud openings is on the side nearest to any bedside medical equipment.

It's easy to put on and covers the patient's front and back, while its press-stud fastenings mean equipment like IV lines can be attached without exposing the skin.

And in a lovely touch that encompasses the spirit of the campaign the gown features a v-neck on one side and a round or crew neck on the other so patients can choose which neckline to have at the front.

Usually Ben's designs make good experiences great but the Universal gown turns not so good experiences into slightly better ones, which I'm sure you'll agree is a fantastic cause.

On his involvement Ben said:
“ Being involved with the Designs for Dignity initiative has been a wonderful but humbling experience. The chance to make a difference in so many lives when they are feeling so vulnerable is a dream that I would think every designer would hope for. ”