One-day workshop on paper-based techniques

The DevCSI project is organising a FREE workshop aimed at developers, their managers and senior managers who are interested in a range of currently used, paper-based techniques.

Advantages of paper-based techniques include stakeholder familiarity, direct and indirect representation, suitability for teamwork, and the ability to exploit physicality, space and location. The day will include sessions on:

• The use of card-based techniques in agile development
• The use of (and co-development) of paper prototypes with users
• The ergonomics of doing design, e.g. if sitting, standing, using a table surface or a wall
• Development of sketching abilities, encompassing both paper and whiteboards

Time has also been allocated for a small number of lightning sessions where delegates can talk about projects or issues with projects that might be amenable to paper-based solution.

The workshop will be held on 23 November 2010 at the University of Manchester. Registration will open at 9.30am and the workshop will start at 10.00am. A free lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit the event website.

The event instructor is Dr Mark van Harmelen of the University of Manchester School of Computer Science and Hedtek Ltd.