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Product Design

Product Defence: Enhancing Wellness

The promise of wellness has never been more appealing as new products and services allow consumers to take control and gain better awareness of their physical, mental and environmental health and wellbeing.

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9 Jan 2015
BY: Rachael Sleight
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