In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Looking to swap out the culture of infinite online engagement for more intentional social interaction, Minus is a platform bringing a scarcity mindset to people's social media use by limiting the number of posts a user can create to 100 over a lifetime – no exceptions.

Social media has the ability to send its users into a spiral of self-pity one day and transform their lives through the power of community the next. Canvas8 spoke to Sarah Raphael, co-author of Mixed Feelings, about our love-hate relationship with social media and what this means for brands.

TikTok may be best known for its viral challenges and surreal skits, but the social media app is evolving into much more than a platform for comedy. How are Gen Zers using this digital channel to educate and inspire their peers? And how are their online communities impacting their offline lives?

Supernova is an app hoping to redefine online socialising. Working similarly to Instagram or Facebook, it focuses on creating a positive impact, showing that there are ways social media platforms can operate without compromising mental health or data privacy.