The downstairs, where Ward lives, is a showcase of universal design, built to allow him to live as independently as possible.

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Design and Engineering Showcase.

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The turning point was probably the fiasco of the Millennium Dome, which was meant to harness the best in British design to provide a national showcase but which turned into a loss-making embarrassment.

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However, other developers are more positive about the opportunities the Windows stores offer to showcase their products, and believe the design of the touchscreen interface will encourage users to install more apps.

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The goal of both exhibitions has been to showcase the achievements of modernism: good affordable design that can be bought by just about anyone.

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"The M-Series family utilizes a blend of thoughtful design detailing, minimalist construction and premium materials to create a line of HDTVs consumers will be proud to showcase in their homes, " said Scott McManigal, VIZIO VP of Design.

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Fleksy is a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, and will also be on display at the Innovations Showcase at the Venetian.

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