Educational Site Visit

On October 8, 2025, fourth-grade Interior Design students from Tishk International University conducted a scientific trip to Maryamana Hospital in Erbil. This educational excursion was integrated into their Interior Design Studio VI Course curriculum, providing practical exposure to healthcare facility design principles.

Academic Supervision

Instructional Team

  • Mrs. Aya Shukri, Course Lecturer

  • Mrs. Aseel Alhusainat, Course Lecturer

  • Mr. Rebwar Abubakr, Course Lecturer

  • Ms. Snoor Abbas, Research Assistant

Learning Objectives

Hospital Design Analysis

  • Examination of key design aspects across hospital departments

  • Study of furniture distribution and spatial planning

  • Analysis of human-scaled dimensions in medical environments

  • Evaluation of color palettes and interior design details

  • Understanding specialized healthcare facility requirements

Departmental Focus

Students observed design elements in:

  • Cosmetic Department layout and patient flow

  • NICU specialized environmental requirements

  • Emergency Department functional and safety considerations

  • Eye Department specialized lighting and spatial needs

  • Cardiovascular Department technical and patient care integration

Site Experience

Hospital Engagement

  • Warm welcome and comprehensive tour by site managers

  • Guided observation of interior design elements

  • Critical analysis of positive and negative design aspects

  • Professional discussion of healthcare design principles

Student Learning Activities

Practical Skill Development

  • Photographic documentation for design analysis

  • Detailed note-taking for comprehensive reporting

  • As-built measurement techniques application

  • User requirement analysis in specialized environments

  • Theory-to-practice design understanding

Educational Outcomes

This scientific trip successfully:

  • Created tangible connection between classroom theory and professional practice

  • Enhanced understanding of healthcare facility design requirements

  • Developed critical analysis skills for interior design evaluation

  • Provided real-world context for academic design principles

  • Strengthened practical design application capabilities

The hands-on hospital visit provided invaluable insights into the specialized requirements of medical interior design, preparing students for professional practice in healthcare facility planning and design.

Keywords: Interior Design Education, Healthcare Design, Hospital Visit, Design Studio, Spatial Planning, User-Centered Design, Professional Practice, Design Analysis, Healthcare Facilities