We’ve been keeping this exciting news under wraps, but the wait is finally over — SWEAR’s Authentication Engine has earned not one, but two distinctions in Fast Company’s 2025 Innovation by Design Awards. We’re thrilled to share that we were named a finalist in the Artificial Intelligence Design category and received an Honorable Mention in the Data Design category. These honors place SWEAR among a group of top innovators shaping the future of design and technology across diverse industries.
About the Innovation by Design Awards
Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards celebrate people and companies creating some of the most inventive and thoughtful design work today — each chosen for its ability to shape a better future.
The judging process runs for months, with editors, industry experts, and independent writers reviewing more than 2,000 applications. Projects are assessed on how they solve a real problem, whether they work as intended, how they have a positive effect on people’s lives, and how they show creative and well-executed design. This process ensures every honoree stands out for its relevance today and its potential to last.
The honorees represent a wide range of industries, from architecture and transportation to healthcare and security. Some are up-and-coming creators with fresh ideas, while others are established industry leaders who continue to innovate with levels of unmatched creativity, execution, and influence.
Why Recognize SWEAR?
SWEAR stood out to Fast Company’s judges for its ability to keep truth intact — pixel by pixel. The Authentication Engine protects the integrity of video content at the moment of capture, addressing the growing challenge of deepfakes, manipulated surveillance footage, and AI-driven tampering that erodes trust across industries. By tackling this problem directly, SWEAR gives security teams and organizations confidence that every recorded moment remains authentic.
The judging panel noted how SWEAR’s process begins at the source, where the system maps the Digital DNA of every frame, sound, and detail. That unique signature is then stored in an immutable blockchain ledger, establishing an independent and permanent chain of custody. This approach allows authenticity to be confirmed instantly, exposing even the smallest attempt at manipulation.
SWEAR also impressed with its seamless integration into cameras and recording devices, which brings security and verification directly into the capture process. The solution serves businesses, public safety agencies, and media organizations alike, ensuring that the content they rely on is easily verifiable. Its role in protecting public spaces, supporting court cases, and defending corporate environments demonstrated broad applicability across sectors.
Every frame matters, and SWEAR treats it that way. Recognition in both categories reflects how SWEAR blends advanced technology with practical use, setting a new benchmark for how design can protect digital truth in an age where authenticity is under newfound scrutiny.
Congratulations to all honorees recognized by the Innovation by Design Awards. The SWEAR team is honored and humbled to have been counted among this diverse selection of innovators, and we’re excited to continue building a future where the video security content we see reflects reality.
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