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Build 2010, Now Even Better
We’re delighted to announce that, in addition to the aforementioned Standardistas’ Open Book Exam (just one of the fringe events we’re running at Build 2010) we’ll be joining a host of internationally respected speakers - including Liz Danzico, Frank Chimero and Tim Brown - running workshops at the conference.
Delivered in the tried and tested Standardistas’ style, our workshop, titled Paper Is Your Friend, explores the importance of paper prototyping as a critical, though often overlooked, stage in the design process.
With a focus on the importance of pen and paper - the original rapid prototyping tools - we’ll explore a number of questions, including: How do you get ideas in the first place? How do you capture these ideas and turn them into real, tangible design prototypes? (and) How do you create original designs that that aren’t mere carbon-copies of the most recent (1% noise) design trends.
Using nothing more than pen and paper (supplied) we’ll show you how to revolutionise your design process saving you time, money and heartache. As with last year, there will of course also be the chance to win spot prizes from the obligatory Standardistas’ ‘Big Bag of Schwag’®.
Tickets are going fast, you should get one now, before they go.

![Paper Is Your Friend [Detail]](/assets/build_2.0_now_even_better.png)
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