When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Armchair sports fans have long shouted at their screens thinking they know which plays, players, and moves should be used. Fan Controlled Football gives fans the power to make those calls. Streamed live on Twitch, FCF is an interactive experience where users have a direct impact on their team.

2020 rewrote the rules on what it means to be a fan as many of the IRL focal points of shared passions – such as live events – were put on an indefinite hiatus. In this Spotlight on Fandom, we explore what it means to be a fan in 2021 and how brands can connect fans to the things they love.

Traditionally relegated to the role of casual or soft, female fans have long been marginalised. As interest in women's sports grows, will the industry start catering to them? Canvas8 spoke to sports expert Dr. Stacey Pope to find out why female fandom represents such an exciting opportunity for brands.

Sports fandom is changing rapidly as a new, younger audience looks beyond athletic prowess when picking which teams and stars to support. How is the NBA setting an example for how organisations can engage with social justice? And how might Gen Z’s expectations impact the future of the game?