Between working at home, studying at home, and socialising at home, the pandemic has seen Australians spend unprecedented amounts of time indoors. Faced with a future of housebound living, inner-city dwelling is losing its appeal as people seek quieter, greener, and more spacious locales.

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.

Potential Pads allows prospective buyers to test-drive homes for a fee before they commit to a purchase. As younger generations look for a sense of security and confidence in high-stakes investments, brands can meet consumer needs by faciliating trust and engagement with the product.

Being stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to reevaluate their lives, leading some to embrace a simpler way of living by starting a vegetable garden or figuring out an effective work-life balance. Will this change in habits spark a minimalist resurgence in the long term?