A one-week intense workshop to learn basics of coding/designing mecha[1]nical parts for (interactive) installation, devices, kinetic sculptures, etc. We will have a look at connectors, shafts, couplings,flanges, holders, adap[1]ters, screw holes, threads, countersinks, slip rings, rods and so on.In this class you can learn how design the thing that connects a thing to another thing - which might either be static and very stable or moving and flexible. Also, you can use these skills for sculpting orcode-based 3D (physical) generative art and design projects.These approaches are offered:• (!) text-based 2D/3D model programming with OpenSCAD• GUI-based 2D/3D model design with Fusion 360• GUI-based 2D modelling with Adobe Illustrator / InkscapeAnd we will have a look at these fabrication methods:• laser-cutting (acrylic, wood, aluminium, stainless steel, etc.)• FDM 3D-printing (PLA, etc.)This is a beginners class. If you're a big pro in 3D modelling, but new to text-based 3D modelling though, please feel just as welcome to join.Soft engineering is suitable for students who are (and, either, or):• soft• curious to code/design mechanical parts in a software environment• interested in working with soft materials (soft robotics, casts for silico[1]nes, etc.)• conceptually softly conversing with their working materials, rather than imposing function, form, concept onto the material• incorporating their environments within their designs ( loosely inspired by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_engineering )• ...Please, bring a computer that has OpenSCAD (open source yay!) and/or Fusion 360 (free student license) already installed.Certificate of achievement- Presence, active attendance and participation during the workshop- Participation in the end presentationThe workshop will take place in February during the lecture-free period:Mo 2025-02-17 — Fr 2025-02-25, each day 10:00 - 16:00If you are interested to join the workshop, please send me an e-mail with a rough estimation of your skill level tohi@lotta-stoever.net. If you havesomething specific you would like to learn in this realm, please let me know. I will then try to include it in the workshop.