The Randonautica app, which generates random walking routes, is gaining momentum during lockdown as people shake up their routines and share their findings on reddit. The app’s success shows how the chaos of the pandemic has fueled people’s desire for meaning and coherence.

Ramadan is a time to connect with loved ones, give back to the community, and reflect. But in the middle of a pandemic, it's difficult if not impossible to gather with family or take part in charity work. To help people bring these practices online, Instagram has launched its #MonthOfGood campaign.

In the middle of a pandemic, Americans are scrambling to keep abreast of the headlines – and stay sane while doing so. How can people stay informed while maintaining their mental health? And what else, besides objective information, can the media offer to those stuck at home?

COVID-19 could potentially reshape people’s shopping habits based on the way that businesses respond to the crisis. Canvas8 spoke to semiotics expert Soma Ghosh to learn how brands are honing their communications to reassure and empower audiences – and win their loyalty in the process.