The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

In the turbulent economic environment, money is losing its value. Consumers are reevaluating their spending across sectors. With a looming crisis of trust in financial institutions, how are people managing their budgets? And how can brands navigate the complex relationship between value and cost?

A growing group of people are using online shareable documents to find love. “Date-me docs” are a charmingly low-tech alternative in the age of Tinder, more akin to newspaper personal ads. In an era of dating app fatigue, people are turning to slower and more authentic ways of building connections.

Americans are tired of swipe culture. Instead, they want to slow down the hunt for matches, and build trust in dating apps as safe spaces. After tracking this in the Home and Relationships Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to find out what they want from online dating.

Research suggests that many people use Tinder to browse for entertainment or validation instead of looking for romance. And as faith in the apps declines, and people tire of the status quo, dating app fatigue is causing some to seek relationships in alternative spaces online.

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?