Purpose & print Designs
Your Designs
For each of the designs below that are available to be printed onto items in the Etsy shop linked above, there are deeper meaning which those working in healtcare may find meaningful and empowering.Click on each of the images to take you to the sections below to view the descriptions and learn more about their significance and meaning.
The Joys of Old Age
The joys of flirting and romance are often stereotyped as something for the young, with older generations unfairly consigned to the idea of being "past it" while they navigate the aches and pains of daily life. This narrow imagery often reduces growing older to merely existing rather than truly living.There is no rule stating getting older means you stop having fun. We are meant to live fully at every stage of life. This cheeky design of a gentleman using his functional aid to be mischievous and flirtatious is exactly what growing old with someone should look like. It playfully highlights how assistive technology can be embraced with humor and personality.
OT Stands For
Professional identity and the promotion of Occupational Therapy within the MDT and beyond is an ongoing battle every OT feels. It’s often said that one of the most difficult parts of the job is simply explaining what it is we do!This design highlights the shared experience of mistaken professional identity, with OTs often being labeled as physios. It isn't intended to put down our physiotherapy colleagues—they are some of our closest allies in patient care—but rather to playfully and lightheartedly highlight who we are, and who we are not.
Doing, Being, Becomming
Doing, Being & Becoming is a core concept of Occupational Therapy. This mug serves as a reminder for students and clinicians of the significance of occupation and its unique place within healthcare in empowering people to overcome challenges to become their best self through engaging in meaningful activities.
Be a Student
"Be a Student, not an Extra Pair of Hands" is a reminder for both students and educators. Placement is a time for active learning, clinical growth, and achieving educational goals—not just filling gaps in staffing. While students should always strive to work hard, the activities they engage in must reflect their learning journey.
Empower Me To Do
This design is a meaningful reminder for all students of their goal to become who they aim to be during their placement. It serves as a gentle nod to practice educators to provide those vital learning opportunities, while demonstrating a student's commitment to the whole learning process.
Thank You
When working in healthcare, no matter the role, the position or the profession, we all work alongside people who support us day to day, help us become the best version of ourselvea and make each day a little more Mangable.Whether after being supported through a particularly difficult shift, when a colleague moves on or when finishing a practice placement, we can say more than thank you and highlight the impact they've had on our individual journey.
OT Gives Life
It is beautifully said that while medicine adds days to life, Occupational Therapy adds life to days.When people experience occupational deprivation due to illness, injury, or systemic barriers, their ability and opportunity to engage in meaningful daily activities are stripped away. This often leads to a loss of self-worth, a lack of belonging, isolation, and poor mental health—leaving individuals simply wilting in their environment.With the right occupational support to improve personal wellness, adapt surroundings, and explore tailored activities, people can begin to grow and truly thrive. They stop merely existing, and start living.
Help Me Become A...
Becoming is core concept within OT and is a key goal for anyone studying a healthcare profession.Students enter practice placements to further solidify the theory learnt in the classroom and this concept of 'Help me Become' is highlighting to their educator their goal. Their plea 'Empower Me to Do', serves as a gentle nod and reminder to their practice educators to ensure they provide those vital learning opportunities.With this joint attitude of empowerment and striving to become, students will better learn to wear the cape associated with their chosen field as they qualify and operate independently.