Young dads in the US are a far cry from the old stereotype of an emotionally-restricted disciplinarian and bread-winner. Instead, they’re striving to be present, supportive and caring figures in their children’s lives. So, what exactly does the Gen Y approach to fatherhood look like?

What are the characteristics of a good leader? Being assertive and powerful, or empathetic and ethical? Canvas8 spoke with Danielle Harlan, CEO of the Center for Advancing Leadership and Human Potential and author ofThe New Alpha, to learn what effective leadership looks like in 2017 and beyond.

As our lives become increasingly intertwined with tech, the ways we express romantic interest are evolving. But are Gen Yers interested in starting relationships online, or have they swiped left on digital romance? Canvas8 sat down with 20 Americans to find out what they think about love and dating.

With mounting responsibilities and digital distractions, Gen Y are creating personal solitude spaces on their homes in search of some peace and quiet. What can these ‘man caves’ and ‘she sheds’ tell us about the demands of future homebuyers and home decor shoppers?

Young generations are turning to food to both speak out about political, social and spiritual beliefs, as well as a means to connect different cultures and serve as a healing medium. How can brands tap into this ethos and show that they actually care rather about supporting a cause?

As the online world plays an increasing role in our lives, we’re giving companies more control over our intangible purchases. Canvas8 spoke to Aaron Perzanowski, co-author ofThe End of Ownership: Personal Property in The Digital Economy, to understand how people feel about owning digital goods.

Gen Y is embracing gardening, with growing plants and herbs indoors becoming a popular pastime for urban dwellers. Whether to boost wellbeing, bring a sense of calm to urban spaces or simply for its ease of maintenance, gardening is brushing off the soil of its previously stuffy image.

People often find the unknown more stressful than knowing something bad will definitely happen. To find out how uncertainty affects decision-making, Canvas8 sat down with Ali Faraji-Rad, assistant professor of marketing and international business at Nanyang Business School.