From ditching suits for sweats to embracing video conferences, working from home during the pandemic has caused people to question aspects of the traditional office. One result is that people expect flexible working moving forward, creating opportunities to improve the home office.

As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.

Google has begun refitting its global offices to cater to new styles of working. With more employees choosing to continue working from home or opting for a blend of remote and office work, the tech giant is introducing personalisation and adaptability for those who are returning to the office.

Over four decades, China has undergone massive economic shifts, with rapid urbanisation and policy changes leading to a competitive property market. But how are constrained spaces and budgets reshaping the notion of ‘home’? And what impact might COVID-19 have on domestic dreams?