The clamour of modern urban life – in both the physical and digital worlds – can sometimes be overwhelming. In the first of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at how complexion reduction is seeing apps redesigned with bold headers, simple icons and reduced colour for a unified mobile experience.

In 2017, sexual assault complaints at the Rio Carnival rose 90%, driving Brazilian women to take matters into their own hands. As public institutions fail to protect them, they're turning to social media to publicise ‘Não é Não’ – a grassroots campaign aiming to improve safety through solidarity.

TV has long ruled the screens – and hearts – of Brazilians, with millions tuning into dramatic telenovelas every week. But their media consumption habits are changing as more people opt to watch video content online, and social media personas are shooting to stardom as a result.

The connected nature of the modern world means that virtually all information can be accessed on a smartphone – yet some suggest that tapping and swiping to search online is archaic. How might Biggerpan’s Magic Cards, a predictive mobile interface, change the way we interact with our devices?