People’s desire for durable products and a return to a simpler life is creating a vintage tech renaissance. One item of low-tech machinery that's becoming increasingly popular is the typewriter, testament to a rising demand for reliable products that stand the test of time.

Wine has always been a drink to be taken seriously – at least, it used to be. A new breed of US-based subscription wine services is helping to diversify people’s relationships to the beverage, making wine more accessible, experimental, and even playful.

After the stress of the pandemic, people are seeking more play in their lives. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Miguel Sicart, author of Play Matters about how brands can incorporate playfulness into the way they work.

With people hesitant to get active and take up sports, Nike is trying to reframe perceptions around sport by shifting away from elite-athlete and tournament-focused narratives. Instead, it’s highlighting the fun and joyful aspects of sport with a campaign that celebrates failure.