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Jul 2023
42m 48s

Eileen Fisher, Rewind: How design princi...

The Curiosity Department, sponsored by Wix Studio
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Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-eileen-fisher-embracing-imperfect Hi Folks- We hope that everyone is enjoying their summer so far. We’re taking a few weeks off to be with our families, and to prepare for an exciting announcement that we plan to share soon. In the meantime, we’re rewinding to one of our favorite episodes with Eileen Fishe ... Show More
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