From penning stories to playing dress-up, paddling in ball pits to making mini-worlds, adults are rekindling childhood whimsy as they look to play up their creative side. ‘Kidulting’ is becoming de rigueur among those who are feeling pressure to be productive rather than creative.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of daily life, from postponing major events and shutting down entire industries to restricting the movement of billions worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to 19 people to understand how they’re coping with and adapting to these changes.

Pattern designer Camille Walala collaborated with LEGO on an installation in London to launch Dots, LEGO’s 2D-tile play concept. With adults as well as children interested in immersive experiences and personalisation in play, the pop-up aimed to provide multi-generational appeal.

Once maligned as anti-social and addictive, gaming is being seen in a different light due to the COVID-19 crisis. As the pandemic forces large parts of the world into quarantine, the WHO has acknowledged the activity as an important method of social connection.