Those with an invisible illness often are misunderstood, but a recent graduate of the Laguna College of Art and Design is looking forward to bridging that gap.
Bryanna Menard, 31, who graduated with a master’s degree of fine art in game design last month, spent much time as a student developing a mobile game that can help others see the world through the eyes of those of whom they previously had difficulty relating to.
“You Don’t Look Sick” is the name of the game. Menard, who identifies as nonbinary, said they received an autism diagnosis a couple of years ago. Menard has experienced bouts of anxiety and depression.
An inspiration for Menard’s work came from The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, which used spoons as a metaphor for the energy a person living with chronic illness or disability can expend in a day.
“The game looks at energy usage and balancing your health…
