In today's tough economic environment, companies can't afford to sink precious dollars into a new product – only to have it miss the mark with the target audience.

Whether it's a desire for eco-friendly products or the move toward higher-quality products that last, customer tastes are constantly changing. As a result, more manufactures are realizing that they no longer hold a monopoly on creativity.

Instead, forward-thinking companies are searching for new and richer sources of product ideas. Enter the new era of design research. 

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