Breadth of Impact

IDEO’s impact is multinational, with a client list that includes dozens of hugely successful global companies. They have a very targeted direct client market, but through the creation of consumer products at the organization’s they’ve served, their volume impact is in the millions.

Depth of Impact

IDEO’s impact creates meaningful change in the lives of beneficiaries. Whether it’s a breakthrough with a client that helps them stand out in the marketplace or the invention of a consumer product that’s used daily, this org’s impact is sustained.

This organization's physical work environment is recognized for its:

Interior Design

IDEO’s high, curved ceilings have lots windows which creates a nice effect indoors. Elegant furniture and nice artwork along the walls reminds any visitor they’re inside a design firm’s office!

Natural Elements

Windows that open and indoor plants make for a nature-infused indoor work environment.

Premium Technology

Apple computers and all the latest design software is a must when you’re in IDEO’s line of work!

Food Offerings

There’s lots of free, nutritious food for this staff.

Extraordinary Amenities

Employees enjoy on-site fitness programs like yoga and pilates.

This organization empowers its employees through:

Values-Driven Hiring

When hiring, IDEO asks themselves, “Would we want to travel with this person? What will this person be like at dinner, or during a brainstorm, or during a conflict?”

Connection Initiatives

IDEO puts a lot of attention towards the interconnectedness of its organization, further fostering employee empowerment. It sees itself as a ‘mosaic of individuals’.

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Learning

Working at this org ensures you’ll have unique work opportunities and access to talented and diverse networks.

Servant Leadership

Another neat thing about IDEO is that they have no formal titles and no permanent assignments. According to one ‘executive’, “In a very innovative culture, you can’t have a hierarchy of ‘here’s the boss with the next person down and the next person down’ because it’s impossible that the boss is the one that has the only insightful experience with whatever project we may be undertaking.”

Benefits

IDEO offers a variety of benefits including discretionary profit sharing, sponsored healthcare, dental, vision and disability insurance, 401k matching or contributory pension schemes, and other employee assistance and outplacement benefits.

This organization has been recognized for its initiatives to create:

Products for a Better World

To address the seeming disconnect between the social sector and design community, IDEO embarked on an intensive study which led to the production of two books, Design for Social Impact: A How-To Guide, and Design for Social Impact: Workbook. These related works are super valuable to the impact community.

Happy Customers

IDEO’s clients have made incredible breakthroughs in their product line and workplace culture, and only speak highly of the organization.

Donations to Social Causes

IDEO has offered pro bono consulting services to a number of socially-aligned organizations, including Better World Books, another GameChangers 500 List candidate.

This organization showcases its Eco-Design through:

An Environmental Agenda

IDEO conducted a study, in collaboration with the U.S. department of Energy, which sought to identify the relationship between people and energy efficiency.