As mindfulness exercises go, listening to Lego bricks being poured out of buckets or waded through and then clicked together wouldn’t necessarily be the top of everyone’s list. Lego’s ‘white noise’ album aims to fill that gap, tapping into the desire for immersive, ambient audio experiences.

Amid feelings of separation and social volatility, people's desire for stability is being reflected in their purchase decisions. In pursuit of comfort, softness, and plush textures, squishy ‘blob’ furniture is rising in popularity, offering the coziness and versatility that people crave.