Closed shop front

Our empty shop unit in a prime position in the Kings Mall in Hammersmith.

Closed shop with banners

The first step was to install vinyl signage on the shop front. 

empty shopThe interior was a large white, empty shell and it took the hard work of a talented and enthusiastic team of people to turn it into The Heart and Lung Convenience Store.

Man builds displaysShop designer, Chris and his assistants Lucas and Anthony built bespoke shop aisles and the ‘Skype A Professor’ photobooth.

Emma makes deskShop assistant Emma, painting the shop counter.

Two people build flatpack furnitureShop assistants Raghavendra and Joanna making up flatpack furniture.

Drying dyed pasta

We spent a lot of time dying pasta shapes for the Microbe Mix installation.

Man stands by base

Games designer, Rob installing the Heart and Lung Lottery game.

Designer writing on pad by installation

Installation designer, Emily putting the finishing touches to the Microbe Mix.

Person works on cabinet

Graphic designer Annie, making the labels for the Medicine Cabinet.

Sara Rankin and husband make products

Lead science collaborator Sara and her husband Trevor, making up products for the convenience store.

Contacts

Ellen Dowell
Public Engagement Officer
e.dowell@imperial.ac.uk