More and more people are resorting to online dating as a way to feel connected to others while self-isolating at home. To meet demands for more genuine interactions, brands are adapting their services to facilitate digital dates that feel as authentic as the real deal.

Whether on the search for a hook-up or something longer-lasting, digital dating platforms have become the first port of call for many singletons. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to learn more about the modern romance landscape and to find out whether apps have killed the long-term relationship.

Tinder is making its Passport feature, which allows people to swipe abroad wherever they want, free for all users. Though people may be trapped indoors during the COVID-19 crisis, Tinder is looking to remind them that there are no limits on human connection.

Why are people losing faith in dating apps? How is interior design going green? And what’s behind the explosion of gender reveal parties? In this part of the 2020 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how cultural, social, and political movements are shaping our homes and relationships.