"We used to argue whether design was about aesthetics or about functionality. But in 2025, those conversations seemed downright quaint. Simpler debates for a simpler time. Now we're wondering if craft can survive the age of AI, and if we'll ever escape the politicization of every brand and object again. For the December episode of our podcast By Design, I discussed these trends and more with Fast Company senior editor Liz Stinson."
"We were joined by some of our brightest friends in the industry who shared their biggest own moments in design for the year, including Paola Antonelli (senior curator at MoMA), Cliff Kuang (FC Design's first editor and senior staff designer at Google), Forest Young (Global Design & AI Resident at Wolff Olins), and Elizabeth Goodspeed (editor-at-large at Its Nice That). Just try to guess who called out vibe coding, and who highlighted Sabrina Carpenter's latest tour."
In 2025, design debates moved from aesthetics-versus-functionality to concerns about whether craft can survive the age of AI and the growing politicization of brands and objects. Industry figures shared their biggest moments in design for the year and highlighted emergent trends such as vibe coding alongside cultural influences like major concert tours. The By Design podcast featured a December episode addressing these trends and invited listeners to tune in via Apple or Spotify. Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards extended the application deadline to Friday, December 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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