After developing a hypothesis on which customer segment a product is focused on, a team can use a technique like contextual design to look at behavior patterns and latent needs.

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The majority of the pieces incorporate the best qualities of fine Italian design, such as big, bold statements with a refinement in design and technique that attracts attention without being overpowering.

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He likened the radio technology to responsive web design, a technique which enables web pages to automatically change shape and configuration depending on what type of device they are being read on, such as a smartphone or tablet.

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When one firm in a city comes up with a new technique, product or design, nearby firms may quickly build on it or hire its creator.

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Izhar Gafni, from Israel, spent 18 months just folding the material every-which-way in order to discover a strong enough design, and now he claims his technique is almost ready for mass production.

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