Workshops
Registrations are possible a few days prior to the event via Slack.
October
10th October: Resin Printing
Bring your own model Resin printing is a high-quality, high-demand version of 3d printing. Bring your own digital model and get support. (4:00 – 6:00 PM)
14th October: Analysis of a project assignment
We will learn how to use the design charrette as a framework to identify potential users and use cases. (9:30 – 12:15 AM)
15th October: Conducting open user interviews (German)
We will take part in a real user interview to identify needs and then reflect on the techniques used in the interview. (9:30 – 12:15 AM)
17th October: Textile Vinyl cuts
David introduces you to the new Vinyl Plotter. Feel free to bring your own design and get support. (10:00 – 12:00 AM)
21st October: Blender 3D Modeling
Basics Markus will teach you the basics of hard surface 3D modelling in Blender. (1:00 – 2:00 PM)
22nd October: Textile Vinyl cuts 2
David introduces you to the new Vinyl Plotter. Feel free to bring your own design and get support. (1:00 – 3:00 PM)
24th October: 3D printing Basics
Get to know the basics of 3d printing with our expert David. We will cover the software, the printers, and the materials you need to make your first 3d print. (1:00 – 2:30 PM)
28th October: Pattern recognition in user data (German)
We will get to know frameworks to find patterns in interview data in German language. (1:30 – 4:30 PM)
November
4th November: From idea to prototype
You will get to know the so-called idea arc to refine early-stage ideas to prepare them for prototyping and implementation, guided by Prof. Alejandro Lecuna. (1:00 – 6:00 PM)
5th November: Prototyping Big Tour
Get a more detailed overview in our Hardware & Media Studio tools during this tour, exclusively offered for Bachelor student teams and HPI Engine. (1:00 – 3:00 PM)
5th November: CNC milling
Nicolai teaches you how to use the new machine while building a handy desktop organizer. (3:15 – 7:15 PM)
6th November: Advanced image prompting with generative AI
Markus teaches you cutting-edge prompting techniques for text to image generation using the example of Stable Diffusion. (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
7th November: Laser Cutting Basics
David teaches you how to use our laser cutter safely and effective. This introduction workshop is mandatory for you to use our laser cutter. (1:00 – 3:00 PM)
8th November: Co-Creative Human-AI Innovation
We learn ways to use AI tools during the idea generation phase in a project. (9:30 – 12:15 AM)
12th November: Smart Neon Sign with WLED
Nicolai guides you in designing and building a custom neon sign, controllable via the WLED app. You will also design and print the sign holder. (1:00 – 5:00 PM)
14th November: Electronics Soldering
Our expert Tobi offers an introduction on how to solder hole & SMD components and wires. No prior knowledge or equipment needed. (2:00 – 3:30 PM)
18th November: Conducting user tests (German)
We will learn how to conduct and analyze a user test by having a live demo, and the reflect on setup. (1:30 – 4:00 PM)
19th November: Prototyping Tour
Learn about the different tools in our Hardware & Media Studio for different use cases. This is not a workshop, but an inspirational tour. (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
19th November: Blender 3D Modeling
Basics Markus will teach you the basics of hard surface 3D modelling in Blender. (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
21st November: Electronics Advanced Soldering
Learn how to solder SMT components with various techniques. We expect you to know basic soldering skills to attend this workshop. (2:00 – 4:00 PM)
25th November: Smart Plants
In our next iteration of the smart plants workshop we use ESP and a sensor to measure the plant’s water level and install a pump that waters the plant when needed. Bring your own plant. (3:15 – 6:00 PM)
26th November: Mini-Me
Led by Nicolai, you will scan yourself and create a personalized 3D model. The designs are refined with 3D sculpting software and produced using a 3D printer. (1:00 – 5:00 PM)
27th November: User Story Mapping (German)
Guided by Agile Coach Markus Güntert, we will learn how to break down feature ideas into user stories along the customer journey, so that development can be prioritized. (10:00 – 6:00 PM)
28th November 3D Printing
Get to know the basics of 3d printing with our expert David. We will cover the software, the printers, and the materials you need to make your first 3d print. (3:30 – 5:00 PM)
December 2024
2nd December: Roles & Team Chemistry (German)
Markus Güntert will teach you about different roles in real software development teams in the industry. Explore your own profile and jointly define roles & responsibilities for your project team. (10:00 – 6:00 PM)
3rd December: Laser Cutting Basics
David teaches you how to use our laser cutter safely and effective. This introduction workshop is mandatory for you to use our laser cutter. (3:00 – 5:00 PM)
4th December: Professional portrait photography
Markus guides you in shooting professional portraits in our photo studio and how to edit them in Adobe photoshop with AI. (1:00 – 2:00 PM)
5th December: Electronics Soldering
Our expert Tobi offers an introduction on how to solder hole & SMD components and wires. No prior knowledge or equipment needed. (3:00 – 4:30 PM)
10th December: 3D printing
Get to know the basics of 3d printing with our expert David. We will cover the software, the printers, and the materials you need to make your first 3d print. (10:30 – 12:00 AM)
12th December: Laser Cutting Basics
David teaches you how to use our laser cutter safely and effective. This introduction workshop is mandatory for you to use our laser cutter. (1:00 – 3:00 PM)
17th December: Prototyping Exercises
What is good enough when it comes to prototyping? We will play two cooperative games and reflect results based on this fundamental question. (1:30 – 3:00 PM)
17th December: Prototyping Tour
Learn about the different tools in our Hardware & Media Studio for different use cases. This is not a workshop, but an inspirational tour. (3:30 – 4:30 PM)
January 2025
8th January: Advanced image prompting with generative AI
Markus teaches you cutting-edge prompting techniques for text to image generation using the example of Stable Diffusion. (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
14th January: CNC milling
Nicolai teaches you how to use the new machine while building a handy desktop organizer. (1:00 – 5:00 PM)
16th January: Vocal Recording
Björn covers the basics of microphone techniques, how to achieve quality voice recordings, and how to enhance them using AI post-processing. (3:15 – 4:15 PM)
21st January: Prototyping Tour
Learn about the different tools in our Hardware & Media Studio for different use cases. This is not a workshop, but an inspirational tour. (2:00 – 3:00 PM)
28th January: Laser Cutting Basics
David teaches you how to use our laser cutter safely and effective. This introduction workshop is mandatory for you to use our laser cutter. (3:00 – 5:00 PM)
February 2025
4th February: Textile Sewing machine
Get to know our new sewing machine and the possibility to digitally design stitch patterns. (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
11th February: Professional portrait photography
Markus guides you in shooting professional portraits in our photo studio and how to edit them in Adobe photoshop with AI. (1:00 – 2:00 PM)