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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.

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Super Early-Rate Deadline: January 12 ($295)
 
 
 
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 2024 issue of Fast Company 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
 
 
 
 

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
Best Design North America
Best Design Europe, Middle East, and Africa
 
Best Design Asia Pacific
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-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
 
 
 

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
 

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Super Early-Rate Deadline: January 12 ($295)