In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

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.

As luxury price tags lose appeal and attainability for everyday Aussies, Kmart’s 'dupe' Boucle chair has hit cult status among nesters keen to buy high-end homeware at a fraction of the price. With frugality increasingly front of mind, interest in well-executed dupes across sectors is mounting.

As a response to rising rental housing costs in the US, grassroots organizers are taking on their landlords by forming tenant unions and garnering the power of collective action. But what has driven this price-gouging and caused American renters to pursue these unionization efforts?

QR codes are being added to abandoned houses in Baltimore to increase residents’ access to information amid a growing housing crisis. People are using technology to make public information salient and accessible, tapping into demands for greater transparency, accountability, and control.

While people may be used to the idea of renting a place to live, renting furniture – from cameras to coffee machines to couches – is less commonplace. Circular economy marketplace Fat Llama connects people who have things they want to rent out to those who would like to borrow them.