Fast Company Innovation by Design

Fast Company, the world’s leading business media brand, offers a comprehensive and vibrant look at the way design has permeated all areas of life and work. Design has become a critical part of doing business in today’s economy. Some of the most innovative companies in tech—Apple, Airbnb, Google, Tesla, and many more—have made human-centered design a hallmark of their brands. From fashion to architecture, office plans, digital processes, and artisanal craftsmanship, design is having a moment.

Fast Company Innovation by Design highlights the people, companies, and trends that have steadily advanced design to the forefront of the business conversation. Drawing from Fast Company’s vast library of stories about innovation in technology, leadership, world-changing ideas, and creativity, this book explores how design is fundamentally changing and enhancing business and daily life. A focus on green and socially conscious design draws attention to creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.