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Big Tech Won't Save Us

Societal problems only seem to get worse when Silicon Valley puts its mind to fixing them. But there is a glimmer of hope.

Depop – Young and Restless

The clothing-resale platform Depop has become both a style and social hub for Gen Z. CEO Maria Raga explains how.

On Impact

Fast Company's Impact Council presents a blueprint for change

Rethinking the power of nutrition

KATE FARMS' INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO NUTRITION OFFERS A NEW OPTION FOR PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CONDITIONS OR ON A WELLNESS JOURNEY

The power of play as a teaching tool

CATERPILLAR’S LIFE-SIZE HOT WHEELS RACE TRACK SHOWCASES THE VALUE OF STEM EDUCATION AND THE LATEST IN CAT MACHINE INNOVATION

The Storm Behind the Calm

The mindfulness app Calm is both edgy and opportunistic in marketing mental well-being.

Nike Go FlyEase

For many, shoes are a pain to put on. Our footwear requires some dexterity. And that’s more than just an annoyance for people with disabilities, ranging from arthritis to partial paralysis.

Hydrogen Takes the Spotlight

SocCalGas [H2] Hydrogen Home is set to revolutionize renewable energy in California

Detoxing Twitter

As Twitter’s first Chief Design Officer, Dantley Davis was given a mandate to fight toxicity on the platform and shake up the company’s corporate culture. Both are uphill battles.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Halloween Kills isn’t the only project of hers that’s slaying.

Jeanne Gang – Building on the Past

Internationally renowned architect Jeanne Gang is transforming neglected old structures into modern marvels.

A New Vision

Neuroscientist Sheila Nirenberg’s breakthrough neural code is restoring sight in humans and expanding visual capabilities in computing, but some of her academic peers would like to see more transparency in her data.

Katie Porter - U.S. Representative (D-CA 45th District)

The Most Creative People in Business 2021

The Imitation Game

Retail has always thrived on Target, with its billion-dollar private trends—spotting them, copying them labels, has turned this and capitalizing on them approach into a winning strategy.

Wind of Change

Public companies are struggling to embrace stakeholder capitalism. Can a new breed of activist investor help?

The King's Gambit

Chess champion Fabiano Caruana has a winning strategy for keeping his head in the game.

Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School

Utilizing traditional design from northwestern India, this desert building serves a nontraditional purpose.

The Future

Can Design Help Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In?

Devil's Bargain? Not Anymore

Artists need brands for funding. Brands need artists for authenticity. Here's why selling out has lost its stigma.

The Ascent Of Sara Nelson

Association of Flight Attendants president Sara Nelson has become the most prominent labor leader in america. Now she’s poised to help the entire labor movement take off.

Bearing fruit with groundbreaking marketing

Innovation is the driving force behind Avocados From Mexico brand’s market penetration and impressive growth

Apex – Making investing accessible for everyone

Apex is leading a movement aimed at democratizing personal finance

Hiring Heroes: Why Veterans Make Great Tech Employees

Military veterans come with the soft skills employers value most, and many have backgrounds in technology

The Amber Ruffin Show – Amber On Air

Late-night TV host and groundbreaking comedy writer Amber Ruffin explains what can happen when you think like a performer.

Planet Airbnb

The home-rental giant was already at a crossroads—both financially and spiritually—when COVID-19 brought travel to a halt. Now it’s looking for new purpose (and profitability) in a post-pandemic world.

6 Creative Ways Workers Are Taking Back Power

When workers align with local constituents to fight for shared goals, it strengthens their campaign.

Dance Dance Revolution

Ballet principal James Whiteside has expanded the audience for his art by pushing its boundaries.

The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies – Food

Crop genetics company Puris launched a high-protein pea variety that’s viable in six climate zones (even in Arizona) and can be grown almost year-round.

The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies – Wellness

Despite being the most common form of contraception in the U.S., the birth control pill has a 9% failure rate from missed doses

Forging a path to carbon transparency

HOW LOGITECH’S LOW-CARBON DESIGN STRATEGY IS TRANSFORMING AN INDUSTRY