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 a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

Schizophrenia content creators, who play an important role in destigmatizing mental illness online, often find their content banned for obscure reasons. As creators speak out against TikTok, pressure is mounting on social platforms to take a more nuanced approach to moderating sensitive content.

From the education system to the workplace, neurodiverse individuals face many barriers in life. Technology is well-placed to create solutions to these barriers, in particular, assistive technology which looks to be inclusive of disabilities and allows for more creativity.

As neurodivergent symptoms present differently in girls than in boys, many girls are overlooked and undiagnosed until well into adulthood. ADHD Girls is a platform that aims to improve neurodiversity through an intersectional lens, allowing girls and women with ADHD to thrive.

From the education system to the workplace, neurodiverse individuals face many barriers in life. Technology is well-placed to create solutions to these barriers, in particular, assistive technology which looks to be inclusive of disabilities and allows for more creativity.