In France, Bobos are a society within a society – a silent minority that’s as much contested as envied for their convictions and way of living. These cultivated bourgeois-bohèmes, who are generally well-off, eco-conscious and left wing, defend a multicultural society and free moral standards.

Almost 40% of Britons buy the wrong size Christmas tree every year, not to mention clothes, shoes and furniture. The IKEA Place AR app allows people to place furniture into their homes at the touch of a button. But can AR offer a practical solution to the risky business of furniture shopping?

Major apps are being redesigned to create a unified mobile experience – and a similar process is taking place in the physical world too. In the second of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at how the Airspace aesthetic is blending work, home and leisure environments from Sydney to Silicon Valley.

Despite efforts from Les Pages Jaunes encouraging the #DDIY (Don’t Do It Yourself) movement – which prompts people to use qualified industry experts for odd jobs – France’s DIY and crafting industry is still going strong. So what’s got them doing it themselves, instead of hiring a pro?