EARLY RATE DEADLINE: MARCH 18

The World's Most Prestigious Design Competition The 2022 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 11th 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 2022 Innovation by Design Awards: Early-Rate Deadline: March 18 ($295) This year, there are 46 categories, with new additions like Enterprise, Experience Design, Rapid Response, and individual categories for companies of similar employee size. 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. Early Rate Ends March 18

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  NEW    Apps and Games   Automotive  NEW    Branding   Circular Design  NEW    Data Design   Enterprise  NEW    Experience Design  NEW    Experimental   Fashion and Beauty   Finance   Graphic Design   Health   Home   Hospitality  NEW    Impact   Learning   Marketing   Materials   Packaging     Pandemic Response   Products   Rapid Response  NEW    Retail Environments   Social Justice   Spaces and Places   Sports and Recreation   Students   Sustainability   Transportation   Urban Design   User Experience   Wellness   Work   Best Design North America   Best Design Asia-Pacific   Best Design Europe, Middle East,Africa   Best Design Latin America     Size of Business These three categories recognize innovative design by companies of similar sizes: Small Business (fewer than 100 employees), Mid-size 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 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! Early Rate Ends March 18

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