But the Design Council estimates that the design industry, broadly defined, now employs about 300, 000 people.

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Design pro Brian Case estimates that going 3-D with the Wraith bike slashed the number of parts by half, to 70.

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Sadoway estimates that these changes to the design of the lithium-ion battery would add to its cost.

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The study should evaluate requirements, performance benefits, design trade-offs, operational impacts, and refined cost estimates.

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Armed with reasonable estimates, Cannon says, his operations center in Singapore can smoothly integrate product design, parts supplies, manufacturing and technical support.

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