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...

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...

We all have an innate desire for social connectedness, and with live events back on the agenda post-lockdown, there are plenty of chances to build bonds IRL. Canvas8 spoke to Tim Hill, a marketing lecturer at the University of Bath, about the value of social rituals before, during, and after events.

The Last Chapter tries to make uncomfortable conversations about death more manageable with a chatbot miming famous Dutch author Ronald Giphart. Attitudes toward dying have become less taboo, and people are tackling the topic head-on, opening the floor for complex topics.

Amid a pandemic resurgence in China, people are turning to ‘cloud memorial' services that enable people to build online shrines for their departed family members. As mass digitisation continues, innovation is allowing people to utilise tech to preserve time-honoured traditions and customs.

SPOKE is an app that marries music with mental health. Working with lyricists and musical artists as well as clinical psychologists, therapists, and neuroscientists, the platform aims to normalise discussions around wellness by giving younger generations accessible content they can relate to.