Visible addresses the communication gap that exists in the life of a chronic pain patient. Through conversations with ten individuals and four doctors, I uncovered a dual disconnect; in how patients perceive their own pain, and in how that pain is understood by others. This lack of empathy and understanding often leads to ineffective self-regulation and external support.



Through several rounds of prototyping, I explored how a medium could mediate this dialogue; helping patients make sense of their condition while fostering empathy through communication.





The final iteration invites users to hold their pain accountable through an input device that translates pressure into visual form. The intensity becomes a metaphor for experience, providing biofeedback and enabling silent, ambient sharing with loved ones — supporting both internal reflection and external connection.