In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Attitudes towards death are changing, in no small part due to COVID-19 bringing the subject into sharper focus for many people. Solace is a D2C cremation company that's appealing to the growing number of Americans forgoing burials, offering a humane and empathetic approach to the business of death.

Lockdown impacted the way people think about death rituals, with a greater proximity to mortality and more cultural discussion about death generating new attitudes to dying, grief, and mourning. In response, start-up Youlo helps people create ‘digital tombstones’ to leave behind for their loved ones.

Offering an alternative to the high-speed swipe culture of modern dating, Jigsaw brings a fresh approach to finding love by encouraging meaningful and authentic connections. In an oversaturated and competitive dating landscape, can considerate apps provide users with a greater sense of connection?

When it comes to dating, what we want and how we want it is changing – post-pandemic, people want tangible relationships. After Tinder had its most swipes in history on the first Sunday after the onset of COVID-19, many have grown tired of swiping and are seeking more from the dating landscape.