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The Role of Objects in Design Co-Operation: Communication through Physical or Virtual Objects

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Eckert, C., Boujut, JF. The Role of Objects in Design Co-Operation: Communication through Physical or Virtual Objects. Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) 12, 145–151 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023954726209

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