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Innovation by Design | Call For Entries
FINAL DEADLINE: MARCH 24
Tell Us About Your World-Class Design!
The 2023 Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 12th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents.

Here's the key information you need to know for the 2023 Innovation by Design Awards:

  • Final Deadline: March 24
  • This year, there are 50 categories, with new additions like Artificial Intelligence, Bio Design, and Security, and more
  • Entries will be judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, depth of user insight, cultural impact, and business impact.
  • Winners will appear in the October issue of Fast Company magazine and on our website, and all honorees will be featured on fastcompany.com. Winners will be celebrated at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival this fall and receive a complimentary pass.
APPLY NOW
Final Deadline: March 24 ($395)
WHY APPLY
 
BRAND EXPOSURE
Be seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters
 
OPPORTUNITIES
Winners will be celebrated at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival this fall, and receive a complimentary pass.
 
CREDIBILITY
Gain the Fast Company stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough technology
 
VISIBILITY
Appear in the October issue of Fast Company magazine and on fastcompany.com
 
BREAK NEWS
Tell your organization’s story to the world for the first time; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success
 
 
CATEGORIES
 
Accessible Design
 
Apps and Games
 
Artificial Intelligence  NEW 
 
Automotive
 
Biodesign  NEW 
 
Branding
 
Circular Design
 
Crypto/Blockchain/Web3  NEW 
 
Data Design
 
Enterprise
 
Experience Design
 
Experimental
 
Fashion and Beauty
 
Finance
 
Graphic Design
 
Health
 
Home
 
Hospitality
 
Impact
 
Learning
 
Marketing
 
Materials
 
 
Packaging
 
Pandemic Action
 
Products
 
Rapid Response
 
Retail
 
Security  NEW 
 
Social Justice
 
Spaces and Places
 
Sports and Recreation
 
Students
 
Sustainability
 
Transportation
 
Urban Design
 
User Experience
 
Wellness
 
Workplace
 
Best Design North America
 
Best Design Asia Pacific
 
Best Design Europe-
Middle East-Africa
 
Best Design Latin America
 
 
Size of Business
These two categories recognize innovative design by companies of similar sizes: Small and Mighty (fewer than 100 employees), and Mid-Sized Merit (100-999 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 how their design approach has had an impact on their industry, society, and culture at large.
 
Being given an Innovation by Design award from Fast Company was a distinct honor. As a nonprofit, our work for the most vulnerable populations is often looked over. Having it recognized among some of the greatest companies & projects in the world was incredible validation for our team & supporters who believe so deeply in our work!”
SARAH LEE
COO, New Story
Apply Today to the World's Most Prestigious Design Competition!
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Final Deadline: March 24 ($395)