| Elevating your reach with new Innovation by Design benefits Fast Company is so excited to announce a unique opportunity for the design community. For the first time, all Innovation by Design applicants will receive a unique one-year membership. Beyond the prestige of the Innovation by Design Award, applying now brings immediate benefits: Unlimited access to Fast Company Premium Content: Gain insights with unrestricted access to our premium content, including in-depth business news, features, and industry trends Design firms receive a dedicated company profile page on fastcompany.com: Boost your company's profile with a dedicated page on our site. This platform lets you showcase your story, achievements, and accolades, enhancing visibility to customers, investors, and top talent. Your profile debuts with the 2024 Innovation by Design honorees, ensuring prominent exposure. Now, applying is not just about entering to be considered for a prestigious design award; it is the key to a resource-rich community where design excellence and business acumen meet. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to respond to this message, and a member of our team will get right back to you. |
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| CATEGORIES | There are 51 categories. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. | | Advertising NEW | Apps and Games | Artificial Intelligence | Automotive | Bio Design NEW | Branding | Circular Design | Data Design | Enterprise | Experience Design | Experimental | Education | Fashion and Beauty | Finance | Graphic Design | Health | Home | Hospitality | Impact |
| | Interior Design NEW | Learning | Marketing | Materials | Packaging | Products | Retail | Security | Social Justice | Spaces and Places | Sports and Recreation | Students | Sustainability | Transportation | Type Design NEW | Urban Design | User Experience | Wellness | Workplace |
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| | Best Design Asia-Pacific | Best Design Europe, Middle East, and Africa |
| | Best Design Latin America | Best Design North America |
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| | Size of Business | These three categories recognize innovative design by companies of similar sizes: Small Business (Fewer Than 100 Employees), Midsized Business (100-999 Employees), Large Business (1,000+ Employees) | Years in Business | These three categories recognize projects by companies of similar ages: On The Rise (0-4 Years), Established Excellence (5-19 Years), Enduring Impact (20+ Years) | General Excellence | The most innovative contemporary designs with no category restrictions | Design Company of the Year | The most innovative design company of the year. Companies will be judged on the quality, breadth, and ambition of their submitted work | Design of the Year NEW | Our first-ever top 10 list celebrating the highest achievement in aesthetics, function, impact, and relevance for the year, compiled by Fast Company editors |
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