Maria Waqar

Maria Waqar

Class of 2025
BA (Honors) Communication & Design

Aspiration Statement

I aim to grow as a UX Researcher and UI Designer. I wish to focus deeply on understanding user needs through research and turning insights into intuitive, visually appealing designs.

Core Skills

  • Heuristics and Competitive Analysis
  • Prototyping
  • Responsive design
  • Wireframing

Academic Awards / Achievements

  • HU TOPS Scholarship 2021-2025

Experience

Leadership / Meta-curricular

  • Gaming Club
  • Design Club
  • Multiverse Club

Internship / Volunteer Work

  • UX/UI Design Intern, Designist (Jun 2024-Aug 2024)
  • UX/UI Intern, Habib University (Dec 2023-Apr 2024)

Final Year Project

Project Title

ManoCode

Description

A game-based programming education platform providing structured yet engaging learning. Integrates streaks, challenges, and competitions to keep users engaged and develop real-world projects. Based on heuristic evaluations and stakeholder interviews that revealed gaps in existing platforms like lack of engagement and structured learning paths.

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