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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»

Technology Designer Gadi Amit on What's Wrong With Green Design

Gadi Amit shares his own politically incorrect formula for sustainability: products that are beautiful, touch people emotionally—and don’t rust.READ»

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Heirlooms of Tomorrow

Designed to wow and created to last, these heirlooms-in-waiting are an antidote to throwaway consumerism in this era of disposable goods.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»