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VA/VE Workshop: Tutorial
Without enough structure, a VA/VE project can go off the rails. Too much structuring and your results may be restricted. Here’s how CoLab can be used to execute VA/VE sessions that are structured enough to keep you on track while allowing room for your best ideation.
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VA/VE Workshop Step 2: Leaving Feedback
You’ve set up your VA/VE session in CoLab by uploading files and creating several slides, now it’s time for your team to review and ideate. Here’s how it’s done.
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VA/VE Workshop Step 1: Workshop Setup
As with any design review, preparation and setup are critical. Here’s a tour explaining how to optimally prepare files for a VA/VE workshop.
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