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Consumers say they don't want to be encumbered by the complexity of the products they buy. Designers are responding with seamless blends of software, hardware, and aesthetics. Tech design's new philosophy.

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Brian Cooley takes you behind the scenes at Frog Design, the Silicon Valley design house where the Mac was envisioned. See where gadgets and interfaces focus more on human-centered design, and find out what Frog's creative director thinks is the next big thing. Watch video

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Best gadget design

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You don't always have to choose between style and substance. These gadgets mix plenty of each together in functional designs that are both nice to look at and easy to use. View slide show

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Worst gadget design

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Not all tech can be as sleek and elegant as our picks for best gadget design. We've rounded up a selection of gadgets with terrible designs. Back to the drawing board! View slide show

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Wackiest gadget design

Sometimes, design is just plain weird--not necessarily in a bad way, but in a way that certainly makes you pause. Take a look at some of the weirdest-looking products that we've seen to date. View slide show

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