# Real-Time Stress Visualizations Cigna Invites People to See & Experience Stress Differently By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experience-stress References: [adsoftheworld](https://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/experiential/cigna_see_stress_differently_a_stress_visualization_experience) At some point or other, everyone has experienced what stress feels like in the body but [Cigna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-zone-activity-day) set out to help people experience stress by seeing it differently, as visualized by a mix of data, technology and art. McCann worked with Cigna, alongside doctors, technologists and artists to create a visual system for showing stress in the mind and body. The teams settled upon a fluid visual that moves freely like water or smoke but can also transition from moving effortlessly to more turbulence and chaos. With headsets to [measure brainwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-mood-ring), the team created a series of colorful portraits to represent how stress shows up in the body. While someone who is completely at peace is represented by a free-flowing blue silhouette, someone who is experiencing a high state of stress is captured with fast-moving red, orange and yellow swirls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Stress Visualizations:** Opportunity to develop new tools and techniques for stress management using real-time visualizations. - **Data-driven Personalized Stress Management:** Using data collection and visualization to personalize stress management strategies for individuals. - **Integration of Technology and Art in Healthcare:** Incorporating creative minds in healthcare to develop unique solutions, such as stress visualizations, to promote wellness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Implementing stress visualization techniques and tools for stress management in healthcare settings. - **Technology:** Creating innovative products and services that use data and technology to manage stress. - **Art:** Collaborating with artists to design interactive stress visualization experiences for therapeutic or wellness purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Chronic Stress Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-stress.md) - [AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-release.md) - [Guided Relaxation Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxation-device.md) - [Design-Forward Stress Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manage-stress.md) - [Calming Haptic Tokens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchpoint-solution.md) - [Wearable Stress Management Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-anxiety-monitor-app.md) - [Stress Relief Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destressapp.md) - [Mindfulness Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlearn-stress.md) - [Stress-Relieving Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove.md)