Fast Company announces 2025 Innovation by Design Awards

"Designing more than buildings—designing how people feel in them." At Five7, visionary design isn’t about making statements. It’s about shaping how people live, work, heal, and connect. From healthcare to high-density living, every project is guided by human insight, environmental care, and the belief that great design should quietly improve lives.

Design is no longer defined solely by form and function. For me it’s the integration of sustainability, technology, cultural identity, and human experience into every decision. The true challenge lies in creating spaces that are not only efficient and aesthetically compelling, but also resilient, contextually relevant, and capable of enhancing the way people interact with their environment. In your perspective, what should be the primary driver of design today? #ptgroup #ArchitecturalDesign #ArchitectureThoughts #DesignLeadership #SustainableDesign #FutureOfArchitecture #UrbanInnovation #HumanCentricDesign #ArchitectureMatters #SmartCities #DesignInspiration

Meet the Circular Design & Service Design jury of the German Design Awards 2026 👥 The category "Circular Design" shines a spotlight on pioneering ideas that rethink how we use resources and turn transformation into reality. The additional category "Service Design" is responsible for designing products and experiences. It does this in a systemic, empathetic and valuable way. The new category is all about shining a spotlight on projects that forge connections and drive change. Dr. Manuel Bickel (Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy), Birgit Mager (Service Design Network) and Martin Pauli (Arup) bring together interdisciplinary expertise in design, sustainability and service development to identify the most outstanding projects. Your judgement is invaluable – convincing this jury demonstrates true expertise in design innovation and a strong focus on the needs of both customers and the market. Find out more about the jury here: https://bit.ly/4nopa9M #germandesignaward #circulardesign #servicedesign

A fantastic two days of talks from World Design Congress! Some key lessons and takeways for us have been: – Internal storytelling drives your ultimate impact as much as your external storytelling. – Small studios can be agile, and can help 'steer the ship' of big brands when they collaborate. – Accessibility is a design responsibility with the power to include and exclude. – Nature offers the blueprint for regenerative design of cities can be inspired by the natural world. Sadie Jones Laura Berman Alana S. Carolyn Larkin Sylvie Ashpole Fleur Treglown #WorldDesignCongress2025 #DesignForPlanet World Design Organization Design Council Barbican Centre

Here's to what a 'GOOD/SUSTAINABLE DESIGN' is all about. It should be Biocentred within larger Ecocentrism in terms of emotions, experiences, wants and/or needs, core ideology and beliefs, culture etc. When one tries to understand all of these intangible aspects and then relate them to the tangible parameters any architecture design shall thrive. image credit - https://lnkd.in/dNNQRB_C

Every masterpiece begins with a vision, but it’s the relentless pursuit of that vision that shapes the extraordinary.  In the first chapter of Design in Action, we spotlight the transformative journey of a space reborn through thoughtful design. Watch Designer - Kalpana Ramesh sharing her process of research, planning, and on-ground innovation. From understanding the cultural fabric to integrating modern functionality while staying true to its soul. This is more than just a project; it’s a story of passion meeting purpose, and of architecture that leaves a legacy. #Simpolo #SimpoloTilesandBathware #LiveLavish #SimpoloStories #SimpoloXIIID #CulturalRevival #PastMeetsPresent #HyderabadHeritage #ModelVillageRevived

True innovation happens when design meets purpose🧡 That’s what led us to create EVIG that both turns heads and transforms urban mobility. We sat down with our designer Ola Granlund to explore how every detail of EVIG serves a greater mission. Guided by Ola Granlund’s design philosophy, centred on rationalism, efficiency, and longevity, EVIG embodies a purposeful approach where form follows function. Every line and material selection are carefully considered to maximize utility while minimizing environmental impact. Granlund’s design ensures that EVIG isn’t just aesthetically refined but is optimized for performance, durability, and sustainability, making every component an integral part of its mission for a cleaner future. "It’s design that feels good for the soul,” says Granlund. Read the full article "Form Meets Function: The Purposeful Design of Swedish LEV EVIG for a Sustainable Future" 🔗https://lnkd.in/gAPMJxuW #CleanMotion #EVIG #SustainableDesign #UrbanMobility #FutureOfTransport #PlanetPositiveDesign

The Futureproof 2027 Report is now live on Love That Design.🚨 Futureproof 2027 delivers a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping the next decade of design. It examines how adaptive workspaces, sustainable systems, evolving talent, cultural shifts and new aesthetics are redefining the built environment. Positioned as a strategic roadmap, the report gives architects, designers and industry leaders the insights needed to anticipate change and move forward with confidence. 💡 The future of design begins here. 👉 Read and download the full report here: [https://bit.ly/4nm8UWu] #Futureproof2027 #FutureOfDesign #Design2027 #DesignInnovation #ArchitectureAndDesign #BuiltEnvironment #DesignLeadership #SustainableDesign #AdaptiveWorkspaces #CulturalTransformation #LoveThatDesign

Most people see design as an expense. We see it as one of the smartest investments. Bad design = wasted space, high maintenance, endless repairs. Good design = appreciation in value, efficiency in living, and peace of mind every single day. Minimalism reduces clutter and costs. Sustainability reduces bills and builds legacy. Precision reduces rework and increases long-term value. ROI isn’t always on a spreadsheet. Sometimes it’s in the way your space pays you back through time saved, stress avoided, and joy multiplied. Design well. Live better. #DesignTheLayers #DesignROI #SmartSpaces #ArchitectureWithImpact #LuxuryLiving

From Idea to Innovation: Always Moving Forward! We never stop evolving our products. Most of the time, it starts when I spot something 🔎 —a design, a material, or simply an idea—that makes me think: this has potential. Something beautiful, effective, or exactly what the market is waiting for. From there, Amir (and of course the rest of the team ✅ ) takes it on and keeps developing until the product truly meets our quality standards and vision. It’s a process of refining, testing, and pushing until it’s ready to stand on its own. Here’s a little glimpse behind the scenes of a new idea we have just started with. Are you curious to see where this will end up? Or maybe you already have that tingling feeling and know exactly which project could shine with this innovation? For us, one thing is certain: Standing still means falling behind. 🙌 #Innovation #DesignThinking #InteriorDesign #ProductDevelopment #SustainableDesign #InteriorDesign #Architecture #Acoustics #FutureOfDesign