Visible Care: The Empathy Jacket Project

A wearable design project exploring how clothing can communicate experiences of care and create a sense of empathy between people. The jacket becomes both a garment and a tool for understanding, using the body and material as a starting point for exploring human connection.

Debuting as an interactive installation at Utvandrarnas Hus in Växjö, Sweden, the project rejects static display in favor of an active, sensory narrative where visitors can touch, wear, and reflect. Coupled with an immersive short film blending performance with personal narrative, Visible Care positions avant-garde textile practice as a powerful tool for institutional critique. It moves beyond abstract policy, creating a stylish yet profound space for shared vulnerability, empathy-driven dialogue, and systemic change.

https://designportfoliolnu.se/studentwork/visible-care-what-could-an-inclusive-caring-institution-be-for-student-parents/

https://lnu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1975674&dswid=2420

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