Empath | Behavioral Health Signage | 2023

Designer: Kurt Lyons, Takeform Product Development Team, Takeform Inc., Medina, New York, USA
Manufacturer: Takeform Inc., Medina, New York, United States of America

Empath is the complete sign system that redefines the behavioral health signage category by meeting BOTH vital signage needs of progressive facilities and their holistic approach to inpatient care.

First, safety is engineered into every detail of the Empath signage system including ligature-resistant low profile, break-proof polycarbonate construction, tamper resistant hardware, flush surfaces, soft-touch edges, and integrated tamper-proof ADA-compliant raised lettering and Braille. But safety is just the cost of entry for this category.

Second, Empath knows aesthetics matter. Research has revealed the power intentionally designed environments to reduce symptoms, aid healing, and improve outcomes. To that end, Empath is designed to support psychological wellness through the stress-reducing effects of calming imagery and to have a more aesthetically sensitive presence in the space.

Empath beautifully integrates imagery on the second surface of the sign face which enables designers and care-providers to specify tamper-proof natural imagery or other calming graphics throughout their environment. With aesthetic impact in mind, Empath’s form factor is also engineered with visual sensitivity. Secure installation is achieved with fewer fasteners effectively negating the harsh institutional look of typical product requiring significantly more hardware. Visual and tactile complexity is also minimized with Empath’s frame-free flush surface.

Empath also bring the added benefits of changeable inserts, environmentally friendly materials (no PVCs), plus Empath stands up to harsh healthcare cleaning agents for effective cleaning and sanitizing… all while meeting HHI standards.