Ive stated that software designs filled with physical metaphors do not stand the test of time, according to a person familiar with the design meetings.

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Successful applicants will have logged at least six years in product development and be familiar with 2D and 3D design tools.

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Changing the battery wouldn't be as simple as swapping one out for another type, said a person directly familiar with the jet's design.

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Some publications have tried charging for a digital simulacrum of their print editions, with a more familiar design and layout than their websites, which can often be downloaded as a single package.

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One in particular caught our attention because we were familiar with the startup company behind its design.

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McCarvel is familiar with the criticism of the original Crocs design.

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Mr. D'Aloisio has met with a number of Valley luminaries, including Apple's senior vice president of industrial design Jonathan Ive, according to people familiar with the conservations.

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With its simple solar charging, familiar Mac layout and comfortable design, the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 will appeal to Apple users worldwide.

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Unlike most of the daily driver-aimed electric vehicles we're familiar with that are very locked down, founder Chris Anthony claims its design allows owners to tweak and tune many features.

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