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A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds.
What makes something well-designed?

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The Power Of Design

Design is all around us, but much of it could be better, bolder, more elegant. This episode, TED speakers on the essence of good design in buildings, brands, the digital realm and the natural world.

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A Great Design Black Marble
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Intelligent Design Snarky Puppy
Design critic Alice Rawsthorn speaking at TED in Vancouver.

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Alice Rawsthorn: Are The Best Designers Rebels?

by NPR/TED Staff

Are The Best Designers Rebels?
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Janine Benyus at TEDGlobal in 2009.

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Janine Benyus: What Can Today's Designers Learn From Nature?

by NPR/TED Staff

What Can Today's Designers Learn From Nature?
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Make it Beautiful - Single The Phantoms

TED Radio HourTED Radio Hour

A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds.