One intriguing notion that has occurred to me after considering the design of Glass is that with this band that wraps around the head, Google is creating a standardized armature from which to hang a range of augmentations.

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That is a pretty neat trick considering how little design differentiation there is in the smartphone market right now.

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According to PC Magazine, the iPod touch is a, "Thing of beauty, " which shouldn't surprise anyone, considering the praise for its design-doppelganger, the iPhone.

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During the recent meeting, I shared some of the promotional materials that the association has produced for young people considering a career in transportation design and construction.

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That's a lot of risk capital for any venture-backed start-up, especially considering that not one new commercial nuclear reactor design has been approved and built in the United States for 30 years.

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It was an engineering feat to design such an ultra-low-power device considering that the ear produces just 70 to 100 millivolts not even enough juice to power a conventional electronic circuit like a sensor or Wi-Fi chip.

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The final draft of the design brief, which will be used by the authority when considering planning applications, will be published in the spring.

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It is like trying to design a chair without understanding who will be sitting in it, or creating software without considering on what kind of computer it will be installed.

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