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| Accessible Design | | | | Advertising NEW | | | | Apps and Games | | | | Artificial Intelligence NEW | | | | Automotive | | | | Biodesign | | | | Branding | | | | Circular Design | | | | Data Design | | | | Enterprise | | | | Experience Design | | | | Experimental | | | | 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 | | | | Best Design North America | | | | Best Design Asia Pacific | | | Best Design Europe-
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| 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 |
| Design of the Year |
| 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 |
