People are wearing and buying color like never before. Where once black was the chicest of all shades, now every color of the rainbow is fair game. How are brands playing with hues to offer shoppers a consistent cross-channel experience that reflects a coherent identity?

As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts people’s movement, domestic habits are being shaken up to stave off boredom and maintain social ties. Canvas8 spoke to 18 people from around the world to understand how they’re spending their time in self-isolation and what new routines they’ve established.

Pantone has chosen Classic Blue as its color of the year, which the brand says “highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation.” As people grow more uncertain about the state of the world, they’re seeking out calming, uncomplicated products that reflect elements of the natural world.

The Inside is helping Americans to fashion a home that isn’t a carbon copy of everyone else’s. Enabling people to customize everything from headboards to sofas to ottomans in a range of fabrics and patterns, items are digitally modeled and delivered right to people’s doors in a matter of weeks.