The mini-symposium deals with the current state of efficient and effective methods for large-scale shape optimization and form finding tasks. In particular, it aims to promote the synthesis of innovative technical solutions by combining creativity, simulation, and modelling at the highest level. The goal is to present and discuss the status and challenges in the development and implementation of modern computational technologies that can be used in real-world engineering design applications for structures, fluids, and their interactions. The mini-symposium is aimed at ambitious representatives from science and practice.