Whatever the case may be, we're definitely underwhelmed from an industrial design standpoint.

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Desktop 3D fabrication has seemed poised to revolutionize all kinds of creative endeavors, from Etsy crafts to animation to industrial design.

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The new Intel-based smartphone exemplifies Orange's focus on delivering a well executed product to its users, from the quality and feel of industrial design to the overall software and applications experience.

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Though the outfit's first Ultrabooks performed well and showcased some striking industrial design, they suffered from flat keyboards and flaky touchpads.

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The design concepts in this post are from Danish industrial designer Esben Oxholm.

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While primarily a novelty among the tech-obsessed, 3-D printing been used successfully for a variety of tasks, from making jewelry or medical supplies to larger projects in industrial design and engineering.

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All the features from the bronze PowerBook remain intact, including last year's industrial design.

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Bryan Stevens, Seattle's industrial permit liaison, said the city has not yet received applications from Amazon with design details.

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To make growing your own food easier and more accessible, founder Britta Riley invited top industrial designers and engineers to design beautiful and easy to use systems made from environmentally friendly materials.

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But separate data this week from the American Institute of Architects suggests that design for future projects, including commercial and industrial construction, is slowing.

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