• Understand the principles of user-centred design and UX thinking

• Conduct basic UX research methods such as user interviews, surveys, and usability testing

• Translate research insights into actionable design decisions

• Create user personas, user journeys, and wireframes

• Apply best practices in UI/UX design for web and mobile interfaces

• Use basic prototyping tools like Figma or Adobe XD to develop design mockups

• Critically evaluate and improve existing digital products based on user feedback

Course Outline

Saad Bin Waqas

Saad Bin Waqas is a Product Designer at SHAPE Global, with expertise in user experience research, interaction design, and service design. He holds an MSc in User Experience Engineering from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BS in Computer Science from LUMS. With hands-on experience working in the UK market and across global startups, Saad has contributed to products in healthtech, fintech, and mobility sectors. He has also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Goldsmiths, where he trained master's students in UX research methodologies and technologies, including eye-tracking, biosensors, and usability testing tools.

Application Process:

Participants must register online through the CES website by clicking on their desired course and filling out a one-page form. Before starting the registration process, please ensure that you have the following:

- A passport-sized photograph for the CES smartcard. It should be against a white background.

- Correct CNIC details.

Incorrect information provided during the registration process will lead towards cancellation of your enrolment at any stage, and participants will not be entitled to claim a refund.

Once you have completed your online registration, you may proceed to the payment section. You have two options:

1. Pay online using your bank debit/credit cards through LUMS online payment system https://pay.lums.edu.pk

2. Download the fee voucher and deposit cash in any branch of the designated banks specified on the fee voucher.

Once the payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 to 48 working hours, and your payment status will be updated to "ENROLLED" in the online application portal.

Installment:

KalPay Taleem offers monthly installments for all CES on-campus courses and workshop fees. For more details, contact via WhatsApp at 0328 3044414 (working hours - 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM), or visit taleem.portal.kalpayfinancials.com/sign-up to apply!

Note: CES may cancel or postpone a course due to insufficient enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the university will refund registration/processing fee (if any) but will not be responsible for any other related charges/expenses including cancellation/change charges by airline and travel agencies.

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