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NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

Co.Design

NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

The Designers Group CEO on how COVID-19 has changed interior design

The Designers Group CEO on how COVID-19 has changed interior design

These $250 earbuds auto-mold to your ears for a perfect fit

These $250 earbuds auto-mold to your ears for a perfect fit

See what Wes Anderson sets would look like in real life

See what Wes Anderson sets would look like in real life

I tested a Harvard-designed nasal spray to help stop the spread of COVID-19

I tested a Harvard-designed nasal spray to help stop the spread of COVID-19

Remembering design legend Enzo Mari, the forefather of DIY furniture

Remembering design legend Enzo Mari, the forefather of DIY furniture

‘Die Hard’ is back—in an ad that demolishes the nostalgia for the beloved ’80s action flick

‘Die Hard’ is back—in an ad that demolishes the nostalgia for the beloved ’80s action flick

This isn’t just a speaker. It’s a completely new way to experience live music

This isn’t just a speaker. It’s a completely new way to experience live music

Sneakers are nearly 200 years old. See how they evolved

Sneakers are nearly 200 years old. See how they evolved

Yes, COVID-19 really is destroying the open office

Yes, COVID-19 really is destroying the open office

Fast Company’s creative directors describe how we got that FC look over 25 years

Fast Company’s creative directors describe how we got that FC look over 25 years

COVID-19 killed maximalism

COVID-19 killed maximalism

‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West

‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West

How medieval monks helped shape the modern-day office

How medieval monks helped shape the modern-day office

Why this former BMW exec is betting big on co-living

Why this former BMW exec is betting big on co-living

This designer fixed 6 of Ikea’s most maddening products

This designer fixed 6 of Ikea’s most maddening products

Fast Company Magazine

Phoebe Robinson Talks about ‘Doing the Most,’ and More

Phoebe Robinson Talks about ‘Doing the Most,’ and More

The secret money trail exposing America’s racist monuments

The secret money trail exposing America’s racist monuments

How one tiny accessory popularized some of the most iconic slogans of the 20th century

How one tiny accessory popularized some of the most iconic slogans of the 20th century

The death toll from COVID-19 has been devastating. And it’s just the beginning

The death toll from COVID-19 has been devastating. And it’s just the beginning

I tested a Harvard-designed nasal spray to help stop the spread of COVID-19

I tested a Harvard-designed nasal spray to help stop the spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 killed maximalism

COVID-19 killed maximalism

Fast Company’s creative directors describe how we got that FC look over 25 years

Fast Company’s creative directors describe how we got that FC look over 25 years

‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West

‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West

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NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

It’s the map to end all subway maps. Plus: See an exclusive video about the map by filmmaker Gary Hustwit.

NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

The Designers Group CEO on how COVID-19 has changed interior design

Blima Ehrentreu talks to Doreen Lorenzo about leadership, sustainability, and soldiering through during COVID-19.

The Designers Group CEO on how COVID-19 has changed interior design

These $250 earbuds auto-mold to your ears for a perfect fit

UE Fits are a tease of the future of form-fitting gadgets.

These $250 earbuds auto-mold to your ears for a perfect fit

See what Wes Anderson sets would look like in real life

The Instagram sensation ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ captures strange and compelling locations around the world, and it’s now available as a book. Wes Anderson wouldn’t have it any other way.

See what Wes Anderson sets would look like in real life

I tested a Harvard-designed nasal spray to help stop the spread of COVID-19

Developed by Harvard scientist David Edwards, FEND promises to ward off airborne pathogens such as COVID-19. We tested it.

I tested a Harvard-designed nasal spray to help stop the spread of COVID-19

Remembering design legend Enzo Mari, the forefather of DIY furniture

The modernist designer passed away at the age of 88, but he leaves a legacy of political and ecological fervor.

Remembering design legend Enzo Mari, the forefather of DIY furniture

‘Die Hard’ is back—in an ad that demolishes the nostalgia for the beloved ’80s action flick

Bruce Willis is John McClane in a new car battery ad for Advanced Auto Parts that blows up ’88 action flick nostalgia like Nakatomi Plaza.

‘Die Hard’ is back—in an ad that demolishes the nostalgia for the beloved ’80s action flick

This isn’t just a speaker. It’s a completely new way to experience live music

Until shows start up again, this could be a perfect way to experience the intimacy of live music.

This isn’t just a speaker. It’s a completely new way to experience live music

Sneakers are nearly 200 years old. See how they evolved

Sneakerheads take note!

Sneakers are nearly 200 years old. See how they evolved

Yes, COVID-19 really is destroying the open office

This is the beginning of the end of an office design workers love to hate.

Yes, COVID-19 really is destroying the open office

Fast Company’s creative directors describe how we got that FC look over 25 years

The four creative directors in Fast Company’s 25-year history share their inspiration and ideas for FC’s distinctive visual style.

Fast Company’s creative directors describe how we got that FC look over 25 years

COVID-19 killed maximalism

We’re too fried to deal with fussy decor at home. All we really want are soft, simple things. Designers have responded with what one expert is calling ‘warm minimalism.’

COVID-19 killed maximalism

‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West

And many cities aren’t ready for the onslaught.

‘Zoom towns’ are exploding in the West

How medieval monks helped shape the modern-day office

From standing desks to open office plans, our modern workspaces have deep historical roots.

How medieval monks helped shape the modern-day office

Why this former BMW exec is betting big on co-living

Living with strangers might not sound terribly appealing during a pandemic, but Esther Bahne has her eye on life after COVID-19. And it’s all about communal spaces.

Why this former BMW exec is betting big on co-living

This designer fixed 6 of Ikea’s most maddening products

And he’s sharing files for these upgrades for free.

This designer fixed 6 of Ikea’s most maddening products

Fast Company Magazine

Phoebe Robinson Talks about ‘Doing the Most,’ and More

‘Dope Queen’ Phoebe Robinson is using her growing platform to explore all sorts of hang-ups: her guests’, her industry’s, and even her own.

Phoebe Robinson Talks about ‘Doing the Most,’ and More

The secret money trail exposing America’s racist monuments

With a $4 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the art studio Monument Lab is creating a database of America’s monuments—including who funded them.

The secret money trail exposing America’s racist monuments

How one tiny accessory popularized some of the most iconic slogans of the 20th century

Want to know about major American milestones? Look to the lapel.

How one tiny accessory popularized some of the most iconic slogans of the 20th century

The death toll from COVID-19 has been devastating. And it’s just the beginning

This new data visualization shows the tremendous impact on mental health over the next decade.

The death toll from COVID-19 has been devastating. And it’s just the beginning

Impact

This carpet company has always been an unlikely environmental leader. Now it’s going further

This honey is real—but it wasn’t made by bees

800 Compton residents will get a guaranteed income

News

Instagram cross-app messaging: Here’s how to stop random Facebook users from sliding into your DMs

This 14-year-old scientist has an award-winning idea to beat COVID-19

I can’t believe we need to say this, but it’s never okay to masturbate during a work meeting

Co.Design

NYC’s new subway tool settles the biggest debate in maps

The Designers Group CEO on how COVID-19 has changed interior design

These $250 earbuds auto-mold to your ears for a perfect fit

Work Life

These are the qualities Tim Cook looks for in job candidates

The 25 best and worst work trends of the past 25 years

Showcase these 5 essential skills to show you’re a standout remote worker