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...

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Dating apps in Japan are partnering with leisure spots around the country, shepherding bubbling online romances into in-person encounters. To deal with the tension between IRL and digital, apps are combining the two worlds to elevate people’s experiences while revitalising a post-pandemic economy.

To keep its head above the water in China’s competitive sharing economy, bike-rental app Hello Inc. is doubling as a dating platform. As China cracks down on dating apps for privacy reasons, digitally-savvy people are growing more adventurous as they seek romance in unassuming and surprising places.

Offering an alternative to the high-speed swipe culture of modern dating, Jigsaw brings a fresh approach to finding love by encouraging meaningful and authentic connections. In an oversaturated and competitive dating landscape, can considerate apps provide users with a greater sense of connection?

As people explore new dating possibilities, they’re seeking online dating spaces that prioritise personal preferences and safety. After looking at this behaviour in the Home and Relationships Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to find out what dedicated daters want from dating apps.