​Learn To Design & 3D Print Useful Things with Fusion 360

​Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing and CAD modeling by designing and printing a real object from scratch.

​In this hands-on workshop at Desk Job Design Lab, you’ll learn how 3D printers actually work, how to avoid common print failures, and how to design your own parts in Fusion 360 so you can make functional objects instead of just downloading files.

​🛠️ WHAT YOU'LL DO

• ​Learn the basics of how 3D printing works (and why prints fail)

• ​Learn CAD modeling in Fusion 360

• ​Design a simple functional object from scratch

• ​Prep your model for printing (orientation, supports, strength)

• ​Slice your file using real print settings

• ​Start your print (or queue it) and learn how to iterate

​🎓 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

​Fusion 360 (CAD)

• ​sketching + constraints

• ​dimensions and parametric modeling

• ​extrude/cut, fillets/chamfers

​Designing functional parts

• ​fit + tolerance (snug vs loose)

• ​strength and durability

• ​holes, mounts, clips, and enclosures

​3D printing essentials

• ​orientation + layer strength

• ​infill, perimeters, supports

• ​avoiding common failures (warping, weak parts, ugly overhangs)

​🧑‍💻 WHO THIS IS FOR

​This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone who’s curious about prototyping. Great for:

• ​people who’ve never used a 3D printer before

• ​creatives/designers who want to learn CAD

• ​anyone who wants to start making custom parts and tools

​No prior CAD or 3D printing experience required.

​🎯 REQUIREMENTS

• ​Bring your laptop

• ​Fusion 360 must be installed before the workshop

​Optional: send your idea in advance

​If you already know what you want to make, you’re welcome to send your idea (or a reference photo + rough dimensions) before the workshop. This helps me pre-check feasibility and suggest tweaks so you can hit the ground running.

​⏱️ PRINTING NOTE

​We’ll design and prep your part for printing during class. Depending on print time and queue, your part will either:

• ​print during the session, or

• ​be printed after class for pickup (no extra cost)

​🙋 INSTRUCTOR

​This workshop will be taught by Desk Job founder Ari Zade, a Brooklyn-based designer and engineer.

​💼 ABOUT DESK JOB

​Desk Job Design Lab is a prototyping studio in Industry City, Brooklyn. We offer creative workshops, private builds, and weekly Office Hours — all designed to help you turn ideas into real objects using modern prototyping tools and hands-on fabrication workflows.