The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of daily life, from postponing major events and shutting down entire industries to restricting the movement of billions worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to 19 people to understand how they’re coping with and adapting to these changes.

Despite perceptions of Japan as hyper-modernised, the nation’s technological advancements don’t always carry through in the workplace. As antiquated processes put employees under strain during the coronavirus pandemic, it has the potential to kickstart a major workplace revamp.

Fashion brands in the US are using their production lines to help fill the facial mask shortage faced by healthcare providers on the coronavirus frontline. As trust in the government wavers and people look for reassurance, brands are stepping in to assuage fears and offer support.