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Explore how everyday ingredients and waste can be transformed into sustainable, biodegradable materials. In this hands-on module, students experiment with creating new biomaterials, reusing organic and non-organic leftovers, and discovering the potential of fungi-based, thermochromic, and UV-reactive materials. This module introduces students to basic material properties, recycling, recyclability, and the potential of innovative and smart materials. By reprocessing plastic caps into a new recycled material and demonstrating materials that respond to heat, light/UV or other stimuli (thermochromic, photoactive, shape-memory, heat-shrink), students learn that a material is not just 'what an object is made of' — it shapes a product's function, appearance, safety, durability and sustainability.

Target: Unprivileged

Vibe Coding is an AI-supported approach to software development where users collaborate with AI assistants to create digital solutions more efficiently. This workshop provides a practical introduction to building web-based prototypes with modern AI tools. Participants set up Visual Studio Code and use AI coding assistants such as Continue with OpenRouter, Codex, or Claude Code to generate, improve, and debug code. They create their own website using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, test and refine their projects, and publish them via GitHub Pages. The workshop also covers best practices for AI-supported development, including effective prompting, iterative testing, error analysis, secure handling of API keys and private data, and testing applications across different devices.

Target: Other

This workshop provides a practical introduction to using a laser cutter as a tool for digital fabrication. After an overview of the machine’s functionality, applications, and safety requirements, participants learn how to create and prepare digital designs for laser cutting. Using vector-based design software, participants create cutting and engraving files before transferring them to the laser cutter and producing their own projects. Alongside the technical fundamentals, the workshop emphasizes creative problem-solving and hands-on experience with modern manufacturing technologies. Participants explore how laser cutting can be applied in areas such as rapid prototyping, product design, education, and customized manufacturing. Example projects include: • Creating a personalized keychain • Designing a custom wood engraving • Manufacturing a small component or prototype • Developing a simple interlocking construction kit

Target: Other