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Fast Company's United States of Design Cover Art Challenge

We asked three hall-of-fame graphic artists, and one cult "commix" artist, to create cover art inspired by the issue's theme, "The United States of Design." The results drew inspiration from Ellis Island to American Cowboys.READ»

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»

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JetBlue Goes Populist For New Ad Campaign [Video/Pics]

At last night's Masters of Design event, Fiona Morrisson, who helped transform JFK's T5 terminal into JetBlue's hip, people-friendly gateway, teased the audience about the airline's forthcoming brand campaign. Behind it, she ...READ»

Fiona Morrisson Brands JetBlue With Whimsical Design

Fiona Morrisson helps JetBlue soar above the airline industry’s turbulence by merging branding and design.READ»

Making Over McDonald's

Inside the $2.4 billion plan to change the way you think about the most iconic restaurant on the planet.READ»

Exploring the Mysterious Absence of Ronald McDonald

We investigate the curious disappearance of one of the 20th century’s great brand mascots.READ»

A Generation of Emerging Designers Who Design With Purpose

This emerging generation of designers wants to do more than create handsome and functional products. It’s out to protect the environment, improve health, reform education, and empower communities.READ»

Alumni Masters of Design

Jennifer Siegal Jennifer Siegal first grabbed our attention in 2006, as a prefab pioneer with an abundance of percolating ideas. Fast-forward, and the 44-year-old's eco-friendly visions are coming to fruition. Her first completed ...READ»

Italian Furniture Designer Patricia Urquiola's Work Goes Beyond Just Furniture

With a blend of artistry and commercial savvy, Patricia Urquiola enthralls tony Italian furniture makers—as well as BMW, H&M, and high-end hotel chains such as Mandarin Oriental. It’s a beautiful business.READ»

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Landscape Architect Walter Hood Aims to Build Community-Inclusive Spaces

Walter Hood transforms run-of-the-mill public spaces—city parks, highway underpasses—into pillars of the communities they serve. His goal: to prove that every place, and every person, can benefit from good design.READ»

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McDonald's Design Heritage

The fast-food giant has built its success on ideas that bubble up from anywhere.READ»