Creating a successful product from scratch is the stuff that entrepreneurial dreams are made of, but it’s a journey that’s equal parts challenging and thrilling. From identifying a consumer pain point ...

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 ...

For businesses that produce digital offerings, designing for accessibility is about more than meeting recommended guidelines and legal requirements. Accessibility-focused design serves the ...

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 ...

This story is part of Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards. Explore the full list of companies creating products, reimagining spaces, and working to design a better world. Read more about ...

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 ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Kevin Bailey Artificial ...

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 ...

An overcrowded market and the cost of living crisis have made it harder than ever to capture the attention of consumers. Against this backdrop, a handful of UK-based independent and primarily ...

Enter design thinking—an approach that goes beyond mere products to delve deeply into customer experience, transforming everyday banking into an intuitive, engaging, and satisfying journey. How can ...