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It is with no doubt that human health and life expectancy has improved with technology over the years, but the same technology that has been a force for good also poses a considerable level of threat to wellness. The threat this writing fixates on is our habitual use of screens and mobile devices. We now live in times where we don't have to go outside to “touch grass’’ as we have the world a tap away on our screens. This in turn has given rise to various health risks such as obesity, sleep disorders, postural problems and so on. Various contingencies have been built in order to mitigate these risks, one of such includes web and mobile applications that monitors screen time, daily walking steps, sleep duration and so on.

The advancement of the digital space has created a niche of content creation, and this has given given rise to a job class in which creators are now paid for their creations.

Mangakas (manga or comic artists) face a number of challenges in the industry, ranging from health, mental, to financial issues, this we look to solve with Base.

Manga, manhwa, webtoons, simply referring to the Japanese term for comics has evolved on a global scale to a cultural phenomenon with its increasing popularity among fans. The global valuation of the manga industry stands at USD 13 billion with a projection of increase in valuation in the foreseeable future. This is nothing of surprise as comics are of notable impact in the entertainment industry.