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The creation of almost any new Ikea product, such as this Lillberg chair, involves a series of factors, including the intended price and whether the company needs a new product in a particular category. Also considered are how efficiently a product can be made and how environmentally friendly its design and manufacture can be.

Credit: Ikea

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