What is a synaesthete?

A synaesthete is a person gifted with a neurological condition known as “synaesthesia.”

What is synaesthesia?

To quote liberally from Sam Scott’s excellent resource: “Synaesthesia is a little-known and rather poorly-understood condition in which two or more senses mingle into one. One of the most common forms is the experience of colors linked to words, letters and numbers. Synaesthetes of this type experience written and spoken language as a rush of color associations. Others can see music, smell colors, or even taste words.”

How common is synaesthesia?

According to recent studies, synaesthesia occurs in about one in 2000 people. It appears to be hereditary, and is probably more common in females than in males.

What is synaesthete.com?

This is a meeting place for people who enjoy the remarkable and varied gifts (and occasional difficulties) synaesthesia bestows. It is a place for the friends and families of these people, and for others who are simply curious about or fascinated by the many and varied types of synaesthesia. It is a place to compare notes and experiences; to share artwork and ideas; and perhaps, in some way, to help aid and influence future research into this remarkable phenomenon. Join us!