Pitt Design Hub

09/28/2018

Good Afternoon Designers!

We're excited to hold our first Design Hub Bootcamp session this Saturday, September 29 at 1pm in the Pitt Makerspace (Benedum B06)! At this workshop, we'll be talking about what you can expect out of these sessions and go over a quick introduction to the design process. You'll also have the opportunity to meet people who share a similar passion for innovation and solution development as you work through a rapid product design activity.

Though all Design hub members are welcome and encouraged to come, we strongly encourage freshman to attend these sessions as they are designed to help students build the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to be confident and productive design team members. If you are interested in being on a design team in the future, your attendance at these sessions will be taken into consideration when putting teams together.

We hope to see you there!

09/18/2018

Hey Designers!

It’s that time of year again: career fairs and interview-fests are around the corner and you’re probably looking to put yourself out there for a shot at nice internship or co-op. Though let’s face it, your resume probably isn’t as great as it could be. You probably made it MS Word or some similar program, and you’ve probably had to put up with all the issues that come with editing any typed document in them. What if you could simply create an elegant resume in a universally translatable computing language that could impress hiring managers on a whole other level?

Fret not! This week’s workshop (Tuesday 9/18 in the Makerspace at 11 AM) will provide a basic intro to the wondrous language of LaTeX (it’s not pronounced how it sounds) and how you can use it to create an effective resume. Additionally, we’ll show you what separates good from bad professional headshots to help employers put a face to your name and leave a lasting, positive impression on whoever happens to be stalking your linkedin profile.

All you need is a laptop and that can-do attitude!
We hope to see you there!

09/11/2018

Attention Designers!

Portfolio's aren't just for artists - they're for engineers too! It can be incredibly hard to stand out to employers, but portfolios are a great way to visually showcase your skills and experience applying what you've learned in the classroom. Join us at our Portfolio workshop on Weds, September 12th at 7pm in the Makerspace (Benedum B06) to learn tips for documenting projects, organizing your content, and check out a cool online platform you can use.

Don't forget about our new point system (described below) in which you can earn some pretty awesome prizes!

Design Hub Point System
How to earn:
- Attend a workshop - 5 pts. each
- Design teams meet with student mentor - 10 pts. each
- Attend semester launch, Fall Feature, and Spring Showcase - 20 pts. each

Prize Tiers:
- 25 points - Design Hub Lazer Cut Plaque
- 65 points - Design Hub T-Shirt
- 100 points - Entry to win an exciting GRAND PRIZE

09/10/2018

Solidworks workshop underway!!

09/10/2018

Join us TONIGHT at 7pm for another awesome workshop!

Let’s say you’re dealing with product design, have spit-balled some solutions, and have picked one you’re comfortable with. Odds are you've hit the drawing board and have drawn a design, but don’t know how to proceed from there. Wouldn’t having something better looking than a sketch, or even, something tangible to present your findings with be great?

Fear not, fellow designers! This week’s workshop (TODAY Monday, 9/10 at 7pm in Benedum 318) will provide an introduction to rapid prototyping through 3D modeling in SolidWorks. We will cover the basics of using SolidWorks to create product prototypes through an interactive modeling exercise and how you can translate that to a physical model through Pitt’s available 3D printing services. No related experience required; we’ll show you the ropes.

09/06/2018

ATTENTION!

Please note that the Makey Makey workshop tonight will be postponed 15 minutes, and will now start at 7:15pm, due to a slight scheduling conflict with the makerspace. Don't fret, the workshop will be just as awesome and exciting 15 minutes later!!!

09/06/2018

Don't forget to submit your Design Team applications by midnight tonight!

Follow the application procedures below:

1. Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject “Design Team Resume”
2. Complete the online application. You can find it at the following link:

***NOTE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT SENDING A RESUME WITH THE SUBJECT "Design Team Resume" TO [email protected]*** Welcome to the application for a Design Hub design project team! Instructions: Fill out all information and decide which position you are applying for. We will do our...

09/06/2018

Want to learn how to control your computer with anything from play-doh to bananas??? Join us for our first workshop of the year on "Makey Makey" in the Pitt Makerspace (Benedum B06), Thursday 9/6 at 7PM. Bring yourself, a computer, and that creative brain of yours for this awesome workshop!

See below for additional workshops we'll be offering this semester!

08/28/2018

Join us for our semester launch this Thursday at 6PM in Benedum 102! Free pizza and ice cream will be provided!

03/29/2018

Hello Designers,

Due to unforeseen circumstances there will be no workshop this week. Stay tuned for updates on our exciting April workshops!

03/19/2018

2.01.18 Hardware & IoT
2.08.18 Cultivating Creativity
2.15.18 Self Branding for Engineers
2.22.18 Machine Learning with Microsoft Azure