Why are people losing faith in dating apps? How is interior design going green? And what’s behind the explosion of gender reveal parties? In this part of the 2020 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how cultural, social, and political movements are shaping our homes and relationships.

Rather than trying to sex up the online dating scene, Hinge has released a funny and self-aware ad where its mascot dies every time a match is made. By acknowledging and offering a lighthearted response to online dating apathy, the brand demonstrates that it has its users' best interests at heart.

The popularity of online dating is growing in France, but it still carries associations of 1990s-era ‘trash dating’, and there are noteworthy differences in how men and women use these platforms. What are French women looking for? Fun, empowerment, and opportunities to meet offline.

Whether on the search for a hook-up or something longer-lasting, digital dating platforms have become the first port of call for many singletons. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to learn more about the modern romance landscape and to find out whether apps have killed the long-term relationship.