Hellon, a Nordic human-centric AI transformation consultancy, has received three recognitions on Fast Company's prestigious Innovation by Design 2026 list. Now in its 15th year, Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards recognise work that combines originality, user insight and thoughtful design with meaningful impact for people and businesses.
This year's recognition spans two different client challenges connected by a shared theme: using AI, data and digital technology to make people, environments and critical operations safer:
The recognitions highlight Hellon's approach to human-centric AI transformation: bringing business strategy, human-centred design, data, AI and technology delivery together from the beginning.
With Metso, a global frontrunner in sustainable technologies for the mining and metals industries, Hellon combined strategic thinking, human-centred design and engineering to create an AI-enabled safety performance platform for a complex global industrial environment.
With iLOQ, the Finnish pioneer of battery-free digital and mobile locking, Hellon built the data foundation needed to enable intelligent features and AI capabilities at scale in the future of secure access and connected living.
The 2026 results continue Hellon's track record in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards. In 2022, Hellon's work with Yara won the Established Excellence category and received two Honorable Mentions in the Impact and Sustainability categories.
The Small and Mighty recognition also reflects something characteristic of Hellon's Nordic roots: the ability to work with focus, combine disciplines and create impact beyond the size of the team or home market.
Honorees were selected by a panel of leading designers and business executives together with Fast Company editors.