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[FAST COMPANY]() [Innovation by Design | Call For Entries] EARLY RATE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3 The World's Most Prestigious Design Competition 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 information you need to know for the 2023 Innovation by Design Awards: - Early-Rate Deadline: February 3 ($295) - This year, there are 50 categories, with new additions like Artificial Intelligence, Biodesign, 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]() Early Rate Ends February 3 ($295) [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! [APPLY NOW]() Early Rate Ends February 3 [fb2.png]() [istagram.png]() [twitter.png]() This email was sent to {EMAIL}, if you no longer wish to receive Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards Emails, [unsubscribe here](). To update your email communication, please manage your preferences [here](). [Fast Company]() © 2022 Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195 [Fast Company Privacy Policy]()