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.