Design talent is overwhelmingly concentrated in big cities, with their leading design schools and multiple industries that draw upon such skills.

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Fans of the mid century modern boom here will find the Uptown Design District a draw, with architectural revivals and designer shops inspired by the mid century within walking distance.

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Design Within Reach aims to draw them to stores and its Web site through live chats and retail events, such as a recent talk at a store in Washington, D.

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Even teenagers, with their boundless enthusiasm for looking ridiculous, have to draw the line somewhere, and the artificial fabrics and science-fiction design of glam rock's outfits, which make the costumes in the closing credits of "Mamma Mia!"

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His system has a design that makes it easier to get the air through it, uses cheaper materials and does not draw electricity from the grid, which adds to costs and reduces the net amount of carbon stored (since grid electricity comes with carbon emissions attached, from the fuel used to make it).

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