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      What If Collaboration is Design?

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      Katherine White
      Published12/17/2025
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      Charles and Ray Eames took learning by doing — and collaboration — to new heights.

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      What If Collaboration is Design?

      Written by
      Katherine White
      Published12/17/2025
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      • Herman Miller
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