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Holiday Time with Frozen, Minecraft, Ugly Sweaters, Muji Dec 17, 2013

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DnA celebrates the holidays with the “truth” behind Frozen, why parents love Minecraft; plus, Los Angeles welcomes Midwestern “ugly sweaters” and Japanese style.

Has Obamacare Delivered a Gold Rush for Medical Devices? Dec 03, 2013

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Medical Device makers are complaining about Obamacare but Stuart Karten says the ACA is heralding a golden era for the design of health care products.

Mobility Changes in the Capital of the Car Nov 19, 2013

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The L.A. Auto Show heralds a look at the changing shape of transportation: from hydrogen fuel cell and autonomous cars to the Hyperloop, and an argument between bicycles.

A Different Kind of 'American Beauty' Nov 12, 2013

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A different kind of density: Las Casitas brings crowds and joy to the suburbs. Alissa Walker meets Bari Ziperstein; Edward Dimendberg explains Diller, Scofidio + Renfro.

Obamacare, Creative Confidence, IDEO and the User Experience Oct 29, 2013

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Healthcare.gov has highlighted the challenges of web site design. David and Tom Kelley and other guests talk about creating an effective “user experience.”

Inside the Fashion Asylum; Is the Sun Shining on Solar? Oct 15, 2013

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Simon Doonan talks about the connection between madness and fashion. Plus, a look at the future of solar in California; and bantering appliances in Everything Talks.

Art Center, Caltech and Idealab Accelerate Design Biz Oct 01, 2013

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Carren Jao reports on Art Center’s effort to turn its students into entrepreneurs. Plus, Matt Holzman reports on another LA project that was Never Built: DisneySea.

Why Identities Matter Sep 17, 2013

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From "hipster" logos to "LA Midnight" uniforms, a look at identity changes, good and bad. Plus, a Le Corbusier sofa and an Eames chair trade insults in Everything Talks.

Matthew Sullivan and Design that Doesn’t Save the World Sep 03, 2013

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Postmodernism was a colorful reaction to Modernism's high seriousness. Hear from Maura Lucking and Matthew Sullivan why a new generation is going PoMo.

Petersen Museum Sells Classic Cars Aug 27, 2013

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The PetersenAutomotive Museum changes gear amidst reports of secretive sales of classic cars. Santa Monica’s anti-nuclear Chain Reaction needs funds to avoid a meltdown.

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