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The United States of Design
United States of Design

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The United States Of Design

By Linda Tischler

From GM to 3M, in boardrooms and on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley and on Madison Avenue, design matters more than ever. Around the globe, American designers have never been more influential. Welcome to an unexpected and inspiring moment. READ MORE

Thirty Companies That Get It

 

30 Companies That Get It slideshow

A sampling of design strongholds in corporate America. PLAY

For Every IPod Is A Pair Of MC Hammer Pants

 

For Every IPod, There Is A Pair Of MC Hammer Pants slideshow

Some of the country's most classic designs share a sensibility with its most grievous offenses. PLAY

Modern Americana

 

Modern Americana slideshow

A portfolio of products proudly--and meticulously--designed and made in the U.S.A. PLAY

Bill Moggridge

 

Mister Moggridge Has Mad Ambition

Believe it or not, the U.S. has a national design museum. This Englishman wants to make you care. READ MORE

The Nine Passions of 3M's Mauro Porcini

 

The Nine Passions of 3M's Mauro Porcini

Meet the audace global design guru who has infused his elegante sensibility into a once-blando $27 billion American conglomerate. READ MORE

How Do You Solve A Problem Like GM, Mary?

 

How Do You Solve A Problem Like GM, Mary?

Mary Barra's job: to make every GM car sleeker, sharper, and more efficient. Oh, and can she design and build them faster too? READ MORE

The New Masters

 

The New Masters slideshow

Five stars of America's design renaissance show us the places that speak to them now. PLAY

 
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Co.Design 50

INTERACTIVE: The Co.Design 50

The most influential designers in America, chosen by the editors of Fastcodesign.com PLAY

 
The Spirit Of '76

ESSAY: The Spirit Of '76

To celebrate a rekindled frontier spirit, we found the 76 best domestically-made products.READ

 
Fast Company Cover Challenge

Fast Company's United States Of Design Cover Art Challenge

We asked three artists to create cover art inspired by the issue's theme. Here are the results. READ

 
30 Companies That Get It

Slideshow: 30 Companies That Get It

A sampling of design strongholds in corporate America. PLAY

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The New Masters

SLIDESHOW: The New Masters

Five stars of America's Design renaissance show us the places that speak to them now. PLAY

 
For Every IPod Is A Pair Of MC Hammer Pants

SLIDESHOW: For Every IPod Is A Pair Of Hammer Pants

American design isn't perfect. Here are some highs and lows of classic American design.PLAY

 
Modern Americana

SLIDESHOW: Modern Americana

From a red white, and blue blanket to a Gibson guitar, a portfolio of products proudly--and meticulously--designed and made in the U.S.A. PLAY

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The United States Of Design

The United States Of Design

From GM to 3M, design matters more than ever. Around the globe, American designers have never been more influential. READ MORE