Innovation By Design | Call For Entries
 
 

SUPER-EARLY-RATE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28
 
 
 

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Fast Company's annual list of the world's best designs: Now taking applications.

 The 2025 Innovation by Design Awards feature a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents.

Every entry, reviewed by an esteemed group of Fast Company editors, will be judged on the key ingredients of design innovation: functionality, logic, impact, and beauty.
 
 

APPLY NOW

Super-Early-Rate Deadline: February 28 ($345)
 
 
 
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 Fall 2025 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 30 categories. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of design innovation: functionality, logic, impact, and beauty.

Accessible Design

Advertising and Marketing Design

Architectural Design

Artificial Intelligence Design

Data Design

Experience Design

Experimental and Conceptual Design

Fashion and Beauty Design

Graphic Design and Branding
 

Health and Wellness Design

Interior Design and Home

Materials and Biodesign

Product Design

Students

Sustainability and Circular Design

Transportation Design

Urban Design

User Experience Design

Best Design Asia-Pacific Region

Best Design Europe, Middle East, Africa Region
 

Best Design Latin America Region

Best Design North America Region
Size of Business

These three categories recognize innovative design by companies of similar sizes: Small Business (Fewer Than 100 Employees), Midsize 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
 
 
 

Apply today to the world's most prestigious design competition!

  
 

Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at ibdawards@fastcompany.com.

  
 

APPLY NOW

Super-Early-Rate Deadline: February 28 ($345)