In a hyper-connected world, it feels like everything previously ‘insider’ is more available than ever: from behind-the-scenes access to the lives of public figures to travel experiences immersing people into worlds previously deemed unattainable. But while people embrace this community-based inclusivity and u...

When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Cadbury’s campaign is flipping its iconic slogan on its head by daring people not to eat its rare Creme Eggs, if found – resisting the temptation could lead to a £10,000 win. With people seeking more joy and escapism post-pandemic, tapping playful nostalgia is a smart move.

As the pandemic continues to upend the experience economy, nostalgic collectors' items have become markers of luxury, as well as a source of comfort and familiarity. Some people have been flocking to the toys of their youth, turning items like Pokémon cards into sought-after luxuries.

Cultural memory is getting shorter, with mass digitisation causing people to seek solace in the recent past. But it’s not solely about innocence – ‘nowstalgia’ is fuelled by a desire to reimagine and right perceived wrongs. So, how is a meme mindset impacting Gen Z’s media consumption and style?

Video calls may have helped to ease isolation during lockdown, but it’s not just humans that can provide a sense of connection. Canvas8 spoke to social psychologist Dr. Elaine Paravati Harrigan to understand how people are fulfilling social needs with or without others.