Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Once an app designed exclusively to facilitate threesomes, sex-positive Feeld has grown to champion inclusivity, educate its users, and reduce stigma and shame through an authentic and comprehensive content offering. This open-minded niche platform is working to democratize dating and sex.

A restaurant dedicated to 'throuples' is set to open in London on Valentine’s Day 2022, providing a space for those in romantic relationships with more than two people. As people become more open to non-monogamous relationships, brands are also starting to tackle taboos around sex and relationships.

To keep up with evolving dating behaviors and changing relationship norms, social media platforms and dating apps are competing for users’ hearts with features that bring people together or strategically keep them apart to elevate the experience of real-life presence.

How will gender bias in flexible working be overcome? Is the future of home products service based? How will diversity, meaning, and storytelling drive homeware purchases? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how our homes and relationships are evolving.