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Slideshow: University of Iowa's 3D Design program

Furniture Design I and the Product Design courses focused on how comfortable students' 3D designs were to sit on, proportions, gravity issues, the overall design, the response to the design prompt, and how the shapes worked with each other. Students made models, used software or handmade physical prototypes, and received weekly critique.

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Acoustic Wood Panel adds to growing portfolio

Acoustic Wood Panel Wall has announced the launch of its DIY-friendly real oak acoustic slat panels, giving homeowners and interior design enthusiasts an attractive and practical solution for managing sound in modern spaces. Combining wood craftsmanship with acoustic performance, these panels are designed to help control echo and improve sound quality in a variety of environments.

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Madison Liquidators adds to office furniture portfolio

Madison Liquidators announces the addition of the Conversa Series by KFI Studios to its growing portfolio of high-design commercial office furniture. This new line of modular guest seating is a bold step forward in both form and function, designed to elevate modern office environments with its clean aesthetics, reconfigurable layouts, and comfort-driven design.

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Research suggests muted colors boost home selling prices

New Zillow research finds that a dark olive green kitchen and a navy blue bedroom can boost a home's sale price. Nearly one-third of all homeowners paint their home before listing it for sale, but sellers can earn top dollar when they pick the right colors, the research claims.