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As Britain’s design industry was regaining momentum, Lucienne Day, Jacqueline Groag and Marian Mahler dared to offer a fresh approach to textile design in an era dominated by male professional artists. Believing that “good design” should be available for everyone, their products shaped the national aesthetic and continue to offer artistic inspiration and delight today.Explore the Museum's shop stylish items, including miniature quilt pins more »

Recently, the trade adjustment program has factored into the Obama administration's response to the nation's stubbornly high unemployment rate. The federal economic stimulus law has temporarily expanded eligibility for the job re-training assistance beyond the field of manufacturing, and also improved the financial benefits associated with a program that was already considered the Cadillac of unemployment insurance Although the Trade Adjustment Assistance program had been around since the 1970s, states weren’t taking advantage of it much at the time." more »

"Many lawyers and jury-selection experts recommend that attorneys ask each jury panelist (that is, each potential juror) about blogging, use of social-networking sites, use of microblogging services, exposure to news-media content on the Internet, and the like." more »

"Not long ago, the making of craft conformed to well-established traditions, and was considered distinct from the creation of design. Today, the difference is not as simple. Techniques and methods usually associated with craft are being used by designers to expand the boundaries of design." more »