Design Lab Events and Workshops
February 2021
Intro to Circuitry
Tuesday, February 9 at 12:30 PM
Learn about the basics of circuitry including circuit components like resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
Design Research
Wednesday, February 10 at 6 PM
Join Emily to discuss the basics of Design Research: a core aspect of human-centered design.
Intro to Arduino
Thursday, February 11 at 5 PM
Learn the basics of Arduino, different ways to use an Arduino Uno, & how to program the board in the Arduino IDE interface.
Intro to Illustrator
Friday, February 12 at 1 PM
Learn the importance of design software in the industry and the fundamental concepts needed to create a design in Illustrator.
Intro to Arduino
Tuesday, February 16 at 12:30 PM
Learn the fundamental concepts of an Arduino board and how to navigate the Arduino interface.
Hand-Sewing and Embroidery
Tuesday, February 16 at 5 PM
Learn the basics of hand-sewing and embroidery! We’ll cover basic stitches, borders, and patterns.
Intro to Photoshop
Thursday, February 18 at 6 PM
Learn the importance of design software in the industry and fundamental concepts needed to create a design in Photoshop.
Intro to Fusion
Friday, February 19 at 2 PM
Learn the basics of product development, 3D modeling, and how to apply it using CAD software such as Fusion 360.
Sustainable Packaging
Tuesday, February 23 at 6 PM
Learn about TerraCycle’s mission to create circular solutions to our linear systems of recycling.
Taking Action, Making Change
Wednesday, February 24 at 6 PM
Join a panel of passionate changemakers & innovators to learn about their efforts in "designing waste out".
Getting Involved
Friday, February 26 at 1 PM
Learn about groups and projects that you can join to make a positive difference in the current trajectory of our environment.
March 2021
Intro to Raspberry Pi
Tuesday, March 2 at 12:30 PM
Learn about how to boot a Raspberry Pi and how to use the Raspberry Pi OS operating system.
Composting at Home
Wednesday, March 3 at 5 PM
Learn about the process in which waste in NYC is disposed of and the importance of proper waste disposal.
Intro to SolidWorks
Thursday, March 4 at 2 PM
Learn about the fundamental concepts of SolidWorks (computer-aided design basics, navigating the interface, and & more)!
Pattern Making
Friday, March 5 at 4 PM
Learn the properties of various materials & develop the skills needed to create a more comprehensive yet adjustable pattern.
PCB Jewelry Making
Tuesday, March 9 at 12 PM
Learn the basics of the Othermill, how to make charms, design engravings, and customize jewelry using Adobe Illustrator.
Ideation
Wednesday, March 10 at 6 PM
Discuss and practice how to use maps to understand problems & come up with ideas to solve them.
Food Waste and Cooking Smart
Friday, March 12 at 11:30 AM
Learn about the real-world implications of food waste and ways to cut your impact while saving money in the process.
Engineering X Design
Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM
Join Hannah Chung to discuss how she found DFA and Sproutel while completing her BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Intro to Figma
Monday, March 22 at 11 AM
Learn the basics of Figma and how to create UX prototypes for websites and mobile apps.
Game Industry Ins and Outs
Thursday, March 25 at 6 PM
Join us for a talk with Eric Monacelli, Senior Director of Production at Marvel Games & a 15 year veteran of the gaming industry.
Motor Control with Arduino
Friday, March 26 at 12 PM
Learn about motors, sensors, digital inputs & outputs, analog inputs & outputs, how to use them for motor controls, and more.
Creating Power with Solar Energy
Tuesday, March 30 at 4 PM
This workshop will cover today's landscape of solar power technology and an intro to building a solar charging circuit for a phone.
Advanced Fusion 360
Wednesday, March 31 at 4:30 PM
Learn about the advanced capabilities of Fusion 360, including its simplistic assembly & integrated simulation features.
April 2021
Rapid Prototyping
Thursday, April 1 at 6 PM
iOS App Development
Friday, April 2 at 4 PM
This workshop will introduce the basic features of iOS app development with an introduction to the XCode IDE.
Intro to Revit
Tuesday, April 6 at 12:30 PM
Learn about the Revit interface, creation methods, tools, and components to effectively model and visualize your designs.
Engineering X Design
Tuesday, April 6 at 6 PM
Join Adekunle Oduye, Senior Engineer at Mailchimp, to discuss his design process, projects, and his professional journey.
Intro to Illustrator
Thursday, April 8 at 12 PM
Learn the importance of design software in the industry and the fundamental concepts needed to create a design in Illustrator.
Intro to EAGLE
Friday, April 9 at 4 PM
Learn the basics of PCB design and how to apply it in modern applications using computer-aided manufacturing features.
Houseplant Care 101
Tuesday, April 13 at 4 PM
Learn how to care for common house plants, identify common plant problems, and find places to get affordable houseplants in NYC.
Cricut Design
Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 PM
Learn the basic features of the Cricut Design Space software (linetype, adding text, images & shapes) to customize your card.
Intro to Photoshop
Friday, April 16 at 5 PM
Learn the importance of design software in the industry and fundamental concepts needed to create a design in Photoshop.
Plastic Identification
Tuesday, April 20 at 3 PM
Learn about the most common plastics, how to differentiate between them, and appropriate forms of disposal.
Basic Concepts of Photography
Friday, April 23 at 11 AM
Learn about the basic rules of composition, how to use a DSLR, the exposure triangle, and modifying camera settings
Intro to Rhino 3D Design
Tuesday, April 27 at 12:30 PM
Learn how to utilize the command line, understand perspective views, & manipulate simple shapes in the Rhinoceros3D software.
Advanced Illustrator
Thursday, April 29 at 2 PM
Learn the technical concepts within the software and sharpen your Illustrator skills for graphics and prototyping.
May 2021
More workshops coming soon!
If you have a question about any of our events, email us at tandon-makerspace@nyu.edu.
