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b'We\\u2019re doing something a little different and very exciting on the show today! Zoe, Hillary, and Taryn are here from the product design team. They give us the inside scoop and their different perspectives all around the in-house product design process here at Ballard Designs. When we did our listener survey a little while back, so many of you said you wanted to know more about the product. Well, we heard you and today we answer all of those questions and more!\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow far in advance does the planning for product design happen?\\n\\nWhere does the initial concept for product design come from?\\n\\nHow much input do different Ballard Designs employees or customers have on product design?\\n\\nWhy a problem or challenge can lead to the best product design.\\n\\nWhat tools do we use to design products?\\n\\nWhat are our favorite recent projects?\\n\\nThe Hutton Office Collection and exciting updates that are coming.\\n\\nHow we are improving and updating our Original Home Office (OHO) line.\\n\\nHave there ever been times when the sample from a design comes in terribly wrong?\\n\\nHow small design changes can actually make a BIG impact.\\n\\nHow does having only US-based upholstery vendors affect design?\\n\\nHow many new products Ballard launches each year.\\n\\nWhat are some upcoming materials and trends the team is excited about?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nBallard Designs\\nHutton Office Collection\\nOriginal Home Office\\nLucille Chandelier\\nAllister Upholstered Chairs\\nAbbeville Collection\\nRequest a Catalog'