| 4 Days Left to Save! The Innovation by Design Awards, now in its 13th year, honors the designers and businesses solving the problems of today and tomorrow. Every entry will be reviewed by Fast Company editors. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, depth of user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. With 50 categories, we are sure to have something for everyone. Don't wait, apply today and claim our lowest rate before it's too late! |
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| CATEGORIES | There are 50 categories. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. | | Advertising NEW | Apps & Games | Artificial Intelligence | Automotive | Bio Design NEW | Branding | Circular Design | Data Design | Enterprise | Experience Design | Experimental | Education | Fashion & Beauty | Finance | Graphic Design | Health | Home | Hospitality | Impact |
| | Interior Design NEW | Learning | Marketing | Materials | Packaging | Products | Retail | Security | Social Justice | Spaces & Places | Sports & Recreation | Students | Sustainability | Transportation | Type Design NEW | Urban Design | User Experience | Wellness | Workplace |
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| | Best Design North America | Best Design Europe, Middle East, and Africa |
| | Best Design Asia Pacific | Best Design Latin 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), Mid-sized 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 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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