The end of lockdown restrictions in the UK meant that people would no longer be obliged to wear face masks in public – but many have continued to do so. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand how they view mask-wearing in the context of individual rights versus collective responsibility.

Mask-wearing has become a highly politicized issue in the US, reflecting how the entire COVID-19 crisis has divided the country along partisan lines. Canvas8 spoke to nine Americans to explore their feelings around the practice and to discover how the issue goes beyond public health.

As people re-evaluated the world around them during the pandemic, their values relating to fashion changed in turn. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand the connection between fashion and identity and to explore the role that digital plays in pairing values with style.

While summer 2021 saw the relaxation of COVID-19 regulations in the UK, people have been encouraged to take personal responsibility for limiting the spread of the virus. So, how are Britons balancing their newfound freedom with the shared goal of overcoming the crisis and protecting others?