Lilly Smith

Lilly Smith is an accomplished editorial professional currently serving as Editor At Large for Fast Company's design vertical, a role held since April 2024. In this capacity, Lilly manages reporters, oversees content strategy, and produces high-impact stories while also participating in the Innovation by Design jury. Previously, Lilly was a Senior Editor at Wix.com, where editorial vision led to a significant increase in website traffic. Additional experience includes roles at Fast Company as Associate Editor, where over 400 stories were reported, and AIGA Design as Editorial Project Manager, overseeing marketing communications for a major design organization. Freelance work spans collaborations with notable entities such as A24 and The New York Times. Lilly Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Michigan State University and an Associate's Degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.