Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

COVID-19 has accelerated digital education and boosted the UK’s edtech market. What lessons can be gleaned from this new way of learning, in terms of pupil autonomy, wellbeing, and engagement, and what does the future hold for Gen Alphas, as they navigate education in a post-pandemic world?

Revyze is a short-form video platform that mimics TikTok, with a focus on high-school educational content for teenagers. As students’ attitudes to education continue to evolve post-pandemic, how are tech-led platforms preparing them for the future and creating alternative pathways for learning?

Architecture firm X+living has unveiled a kindergarten in China that focuses on the concept of learning by seeing. With kids going back to IRL classes, educational spaces are adapting to accommodate evolved pedagogies, with purpose-built environments helping to enhance users' experiences.

German edtech company Knowunity has raised €9 million Series A extension – allowing the company to expand the reach of its creator economy learning app. However, the monetary incentive of using the app could stoke parental concerns around extensive screen time – even if educational in nature.