Research has found that our minds map out social networks and the relationships within them just as they would with physical spaces. With social distancing breeding a sense of disconnection, brands have an opportunity to help people make a meaningful maze out of their digital contacts.

It may be known for connecting professionals online, but LinkedIn’s latest venture is firmly within the physical world. LinkedIn Events facilitates in-person networking, meeting demands for IRL experiences and opportunities as job hunters increasingly use word-of-mouth rather than AI to find work.

If a social network’s members remain the same but everyone’s place is reshuffled, could it impact their quality of life for the better? Canvas8 spoke to Nicholas Christakis, Nudgestock speaker and Yale professor, to learn how our online and offline networks can be harnessed for positive change.

For all of their tech-savviness, many school leavers in the UK feel out of their depth as they prepare to enter the world of work. The MiFuture app is hoping to support them through a familiar format, letting them quickly set up a profile and swipe away to find the right job ‘match’.