Between the build-up of ‘digital clutter’ and constant distraction of apps, smartphones, and tablets, tech advancements have enveloped us in a binary fog at almost all times. How can minimalism and more mindful usage help preserve mental wellbeing and boost productivity?

Research by Bluprint shows that people in the US value their creative hobbies more than digital pastimes. As anxiety around tech usage rises, people are resorting to analog activities to counter the effects that constant digital connectedness has on mental health.

Google has launched an app called Tangi that lets creatives learn and share 60-second DIY videos. With short videos increasingly becoming the number-one way for people to consume media, moving this concept into education will likely lure busy people who are keen to upskill in their free time.

Gaming is becoming a popular career path, but where’s the line between fun and work in this space? Canvas8 spoke to Maria Törhönen, a scholar with the Gamification Group, to understand how people’s perceptions of their obligation towards content creation can influence their online success.