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How Instagram's head of design created a diverse team

Ian Spalter, Head of Design at Instagram, talks about how today's culture impacts technology, and how different design elements can aid that shift.

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Is waking up at 4 a.m. the key to a productive day?

The 4 a.m. wake-up has become a lifestyle and productivity trend as of late, but a questions remains: Does it really work? Two brave Fast Company souls tried it, and survived (so you don't have to).

Is waking up at 4 a.m. the key to a productive day?

The future of aviation according to Captain "Sully" Sullenberger

Better technology doesn’t necessarily mean a better flying experience. The former airline captain shares his thoughts on the unpleasant parts of air travel, and whether ground transportation will ever rival the skies.

The future of aviation according to Captain "Sully" Sullenberger

How Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski learned to love his haters

The culinary expert on Netflix's smash hit show "Queer Eye" has learned to block out the haters (especially when it comes to guacamole). He's slowly building a food empire with his fast-casual restaurant The Village Den in New York's West Village and a new cookbook, "Antoni in the Kitchen."

How Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski learned to love his haters

Is Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel the superhero we need right now?

Imagine a hero with no weaknesses. That’s Captain Marvel. The MCU film, starring Brie Larson, now boasts the largest ever opening for a female-led film, and the sixth best worldwide opening of any film in history. Fast Company hit the streets of Austin, Texas, to get comic book fans’ unfiltered opinions. [Photo: Chuck Zlotnick..©Marvel Studios 2019 (Larson)]

Is Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel the superhero we need right now?

Christian Siriano's vital advice for aspiring fashion designers

The CFDA-member and "Project Runway"-winning designer (and now mentor on the show) believes being open minded and intense are two of the best traits to make it in the fashion industry.

Christian Siriano's vital advice for aspiring fashion designers

4 entrepreneurs reveal what makes a startup successful

The founders of FIGS, Clique, Hello Alfred, and Gwynnie Bee all reveal how they cornered a market to become a success.

4 entrepreneurs reveal what makes a startup successful

Is it time to cancel your favorite celeb?

We live in a social media age where most people aren’t afraid to "cancel" celebrities if they don’t agree with their actions or views. Fast Company asks New Yorkers where they draw the line.

Is it time to cancel your favorite celeb?

Inside the mind of Chiwetel Ejiofor

The actor, writer, and now director reflects on the important milestones of his career, from the holiday classic Love Actually to playing drag queen Lola in Kinky Boots, to the Oscar-nominated 12 Years a Slave. And now, he’s gearing up for his directorial debut with Netflix’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Inside the mind of Chiwetel Ejiofor

How the NBA helped women call the shots

It’s no longer enough to talk about workplace diversity. Here’s how the National Basketball Association and commissioner Adam Silver succeeded in putting more women in leadership.

How the NBA helped women call the shots

The internet knows everything about you—so, what now?

If you use a computer, cell phone, or tablet, you are most likely bombarded with advertisements. When these ads get personal, it can become creepy. Fast Company hit the streets of New York to ask--is targeted advertising as bad as it seems?

The internet knows everything about you—so, what now?

Impact

Banks pumped $1.9 trillion into fossil fuels since the Paris climate deal

How will Brexit affect the U.K.’s transition to a circular economy?

This app is designed to get millennials addicted to giving

Creativity

Science says hip-hop makes cheese taste better

Should SNL be less political? A lot of Americans apparently think so

Patreon introduces new tiers for creators. Can it avoid another “fiasco”?

Co.Design

The new frontier for ultra-wealthy tourists? Underwater hotels and restaurants

Of course Ikea is selling flat-pack chocolate Easter Bunnies

Moleskine and Adobe debut a digital tablet and paper sketchbook hybrid

Work Life

The founders of Workday and Eventbrite share the dos and don’ts of raising capital

How to find your confidence when it feels impossible

6 things you need to stop doing today to be more productive