This article is part of Fast Company’s 2022 Innovation by Design Awards. Explore the full list of companies creating products, reimagining spaces, and working to design a better world. The final ...

The environmental products of design major creates design leaders prepared to take on challenges facing humanity and our environment(s) through the rigorous development of design solutions. Students ...

This degree is one-of-a-kind, attracting makers and innovators interested in a more sustainable 21st century. The Sustainable Product Design and Innovation program is a unique, interdisciplinary major ...

Our goal with CosmeticAI™ was to make cosmetic ingredient development predictable rather than exploratory” — Dr. Lurong Pan, CEO of Ainnocence SAN FRANSICO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 ...

The first-year experience is grounded in project-based work—both through semester-long courses and shorter studio intensives—complemented by provocative speakers and inspiring field trips. The second ...

As a Design leader in a large-scale enterprise, I’ve identified four challenges that future-facing teams hit along the road to innovation, and provocations for how to overcome them. 1. It’s hard to ...

Effective design in startups goes beyond mere aesthetics, focusing on structured decision-making to solve real problems and drive business growth. Founders often misjudge the role of design, either ...

In the fast-paced digital landscape, product design is not merely about aesthetics; it plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the development process. Investing ...

To overcome resource scarcity, meet emissions targets and exceed customer expectations, manufacturers are steadily increasing their environmental consciousness. Those set to succeed are doing so ...

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university. The Fall 2026 graduate application deadline is January 15, 2026. Applications ...

Your product might be a Norman Door — a design so bad it requires instructions to use. Many product managers and teams make the mistake of designing for themselves and not for the users. Product ...