Whether it’s living vicariously through Normal People or counting down the days until a physical reunion, COVID-19 has forced us into a no-touch climate and we’re mourning the lack of skin-to-skin contact. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to explore what a post-touch world could look like.
Dominnique Karetsos specialises in growth for sex-, fem-, and medtech start-ups. She co-founded the Healthy Pleasure Collective, the first integrated agency for sextech start-ups, and the Intimology Institute, a sexual wellness school.
Dr. Kory Floyd is a professor of communication and psychology at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on the communication of affection in close relationships and its effects on stress and physiological functioning.
Dr. Carey Jewitt is professor of learning and technology at the UCL Institute of Education. She researches digitally-mediated communication, with a focus on touch, multimodal theory, and innovative interdisciplinary research methods.
India Doyle is editorial director at Canvas8, helping brands to understand culture and their place in it. She leads a global editorial team to deliver strategic, actionable insights that keep Canvas8 members in tune with their audience. With over 10 years of experience as a culture and fashion journalist, India has contributed to the likes of SHOWStudio, Dazed and Confused, ekathimerini, Wonderland, and Dapper Dan magazine.
Megan Carnegie is a journalist and editor. She has written for Courier, Time Out, Guardian Weekend, Creative Review, The Telegraph, Evening Standard, and more. Outside of work, she can be found reading, running, and killing off her houseplants.
