Bring your ideas
to life at Desk Job
Hands-on workshops, prototyping sessions, and community events for makers of all ages in Industry City.
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Wednesday, Jan 28
About Desk Job Design Lab
Desk Job Design Lab is a prototyping studio in Industry City. We offer hands-on workshops focused on CAD modeling, 3D printing, electronics, and Arduino programming. Our classes are designed for beginners and experienced makers alike—no prior experience necessary and all ages welcome.
Ari Zade
Founder & Instructor
I started Desk Job Design Lab because I think prototyping is one of the most important skills you can learn. It's the ability to take an idea seriously and turn it into something real. You build a first version, you learn what's true, you improve it, and you repeat. That loop is the point.
With a background in software engineering, product design, and creative fabrication, I've seen how these skills translate across different mediums.
Desk Job Design Lab exists to teach that process across both digital and physical work. Most people are already curious and creative—we're here to give you the tools, skills, and confidence to act on that, and to keep building long after one project is done.
Prototyping Sessions
Brainstorm: 30-min Prototyping Session
Got an idea you want to make real, but not sure what the build path is? In this fast 1:1 session, we'll pressure-test your concept and figure out the best next steps.
Blueprint: 90-min Prototyping Session
This is the planning session for turning an idea into an actual prototype. We'll go deep enough to turn chaos into a build plan: scope, materials, tools, constraints, and next steps.
Deep Dive: 3-hour Prototyping Session
An in-depth 3-hour session to fully scope your idea and lock a build plan. This is for when you don't just want "direction" — you want momentum. We'll treat this like a real build session.
Studio Day: 6-hour Prototyping Sprint
A full-day studio sprint to go from idea → build. This is for when you want a real day of momentum in the shop — not just strategy. We'll use the day to design, source materials, and build your prototype.
Office Hours
Weekly open studio time for makers to work on personal projects with access to all tools and equipment. Bring your own projects and visit the workshop. Perfect for independent work and collaboration.
Shop Classes
Intro to 3D Printing & CAD
Learn the basics of 3D printing and CAD modeling in Fusion 360.
Build a Desk Lamp
Hands-on workshop combining CAD design, 3D printing, and Arduino.
Design & Press a T-Shirt
Use a vinyl cutter and heat press to create custom t-shirts.
Solder a Mini Piano
Learn how to solder and understand basic circuits to make a mini piano.
Vibe Code a Portfolio Website
Learn web development and design while building your own portfolio website.
Intro to 3D Printing & CAD
Learn the basics of 3D printing and CAD modeling in Fusion 360.
Upcoming Sessions
Build a Desk Lamp
Hands-on workshop combining CAD design, 3D printing, and Arduino.
Upcoming Sessions
Design & Press a T-Shirt
Use a vinyl cutter and heat press to create custom t-shirts.
Upcoming Sessions
Solder a Mini Piano
Learn how to solder and understand basic circuits to make a mini piano.
Upcoming Sessions
Book a Free
Consultation
Have questions about our workshops, prototyping sessions, or youth programs? Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and see how Desk Job can help bring your ideas to life.
Learning Goals
CAD, 3D printing, electronics
Project Ideas
Prototyping & build plans
Youth Mentorship
STEM programs & guidance
Workshop Options
Classes & private sessions
Contact
Location
Industry City
55 33rd St #304
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Phone
(929) 563-2313Office Hours
Weekly open studio hours
Check calendar for schedule