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Become an Elite Product Designer.
Supercharged by AI.

12 weeks of live, cohort-based training that turns aspiring designers and stuck mid-levels into job-ready product designers who use AI to work 10x faster and think 10x sharper.

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0 Personal Mentorship
0 Practical Learning
0 Mentor Experience
0 SaaS Products Built
0 Average Salary Hike

Companies We've Worked For

Built Different, By Design

We only say yes
to the serious ones.

ProdXVerse is not a course you passively binge. It's a transformation program with real accountability, real mentors, and real stakes. We review every application personally, because one uncommitted student can slow down thirty committed ones.

For this founding cohort, we are strictly capping seats at 30. Not because we want to be artificially exclusive, but because we're obsessed with giving you 1-on-1 attention and guaranteeing your outcome.

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30
Maximum seats available
100%
Focus on your portfolio
1-on-1
Mentorship focus
Sound Familiar?

The design struggle is real.
And it's not your fault.

The industry moves fast. Most resources are outdated, scattered, or too theoretical. Here's what our students came to us with.

01

Stuck in tutorial purgatory

You've watched 200 YouTube videos but still can't build a real product. The gap between learning and doing feels impossible to cross.

02

Portfolio with no case studies

You've got Figma files but no story. Recruiters want problem-solving, impact, and process, and you don't know how to show it.

03

AI is changing everything and you're watching

Designers who use AI are landing higher-paying jobs. You know you need to learn it but have no structured path.

04

Applied to 100 jobs, heard nothing

Your resume goes into a black hole. You don't have the right portfolio pieces or a network to break through the noise.

05

No idea what product design actually means

Every job posting wants "strategic thinking" but nobody taught you what that looks like in practice at a real product team.

06

Self-taught but can't explain your decisions

You design by feel, not framework. In interviews, you can't articulate why you made choices, and it costs you the offer.

Tangible Results

What you walk away with
in just 12 weeks.

Not theory. Not certificates. Actual proof of work that gets you hired or wins you clients.

3

Portfolio-Ready Projects

Including a full SaaS MVP designed from research through handoff with real constraints and real process stories recruiters actually want to see.

2

Deep Case Studies

Structured exactly how hiring managers evaluate them problem, process, decisions, and measurable impact.

1

Portfolio Website

A professional online presence built in HTML or no-code showcasing your best work with a story that converts visitors into interview calls.

1

Coded Responsive Page

Demonstrate dev-collaboration skills with a real HTML/CSS page you designed and built yourself a massive differentiator in interviews.

ATS-Ready Resume

Optimized for applicant tracking systems, personally reviewed by your mentor, ready to submit to any company.

LinkedIn Overhaul

Optimized headline, about section, and featured work so recruiters find you, not the other way around.

Roles you'll be ready for

Product Designer UI/UX Designer SaaS Designer UX Researcher Freelance Consultant Design Lead
Honest Filter

Before you apply,
be brutally honest with yourself.

-

This is NOT for you if...

Want a quick certificate without doing the work Expect passive videos to get you hired Not willing to commit 10-15 hrs/week Want someone else to build your portfolio Already a senior designer with 5+ years Think design = making things pretty Won't engage with the community
+

This IS for you if...

Beginner or mid-level wanting a structured path to employment Ready to integrate AI tools into your workflow from day one Willing to commit 12 weeks because you know it changes everything Want mentorship from someone who's shipped 60+ real products Want real portfolio pieces and real feedback not template fillers Want a community that keeps you accountable Serious about design as a career, not just a hobby
The Shift

Exactly what changes
in 12 weeks.

01
Before Copying Dribbble shots with no strategy
After Designing with product strategy, data, and real constraints in mind
02
Before Guessing at user needs with no research process
After Running structured user research with AI-assisted synthesis
03
Before Redesigning for fun with no real constraints
After Shipping real product features as your portfolio
04
Before Portfolio with 3 unsolicited redesigns, no process story
After Portfolio with 3 deep case studies showing impact and process
05
Before Applying to 100 jobs with a generic resume and no network
After Warm introductions to hiring partners, LinkedIn presence, and coaching
06
Before Unsure how to use AI in your design workflow
After Using AI to research faster and make sharper design decisions
The AI Edge

Designers who use AI
aren't replacing you. They are you in 2026.

We don't teach AI as a separate module. We weave it into every week, every workflow, every deliverable because that's how the best teams actually work.

Claude Research synthesis, UX writing, insight extraction from interviews
ChatGPT Copy generation, persona creation, feature brainstorming
Figma AI Auto-layout suggestions, component generation, design token export
Midjourney Moodboards, visual direction, concept visualization before wireframes
Gamma AI Stakeholder presentations, case study decks, design rationale docs
UXPilot Wireframe generation, information architecture, user flow mapping
The Roadmap

12 weeks. 4 phases.
Zero fluff.

Every week builds on the last. Every assignment is real work. Every session is live with your mentor.

Week 01 Product Design Thinking: The Real Mental Model +

What you'll learn

  • The difference between UI, UX, and Product Design (and why it matters for your career)
  • How product teams are structured and where you fit in
  • Design principles grounded in human psychology: Gestalt, Fitts's Law, Hick's Law
  • How to read a product brief and ask the right questions before touching Figma
AI This Week

Use Claude to generate a product brief from a one-sentence prompt. Compare AI output with a real brief, and learn what's missing and why it matters.

Week 02 Figma Mastery: From Zero to Design-System Ready +

What you'll learn

  • Auto-layout from scratch, and why it's the backbone of every scalable design
  • Components, variants, and instances, the triad that saves you 10 hours/week
  • Variables and design tokens, the foundation for dark mode and theme switching
  • Prototyping: smart animate, component swaps, conditional logic
AI This Week

Use Figma AI to auto-generate a button component set. Then break it apart, and understand what AI gets right and where human design judgment is irreplaceable.

Week 03 Visual Design: Typography, Color, and Spatial Thinking +

What you'll learn

  • Type scales, modular grids, and spacing systems that make your designs feel intentional
  • Color theory for product design: semantic color, brand color, state colors
  • Visual hierarchy principles applied to real SaaS interfaces
  • Accessibility: WCAG AA contrast, touch targets, and inclusive design
AI This Week

Use Midjourney to create a moodboard for a fintech app. Extract color palette and type pairings, then translate the aesthetic into a Figma style library.

Week 04 User Research: How to Listen Like a Product Designer +

What you'll learn

  • When to use qualitative vs quantitative research, and when to skip research entirely
  • Crafting interview scripts that reveal mental models, not just opinions
  • Synthesizing interviews into patterns: affinity mapping, Jobs-to-be-Done, pain point clustering
  • How to present research findings to non-designers and get buy-in
AI This Week

Run 5 user interviews. Paste transcripts into Claude. Get a synthesized insight report with key themes, quotes, and design recommendations in 10 minutes.

Week 05 Product Strategy: Turning Research Into a Problem Statement +

What you'll learn

  • How to write a design brief from research: problem statement, hypothesis, success metrics
  • Prioritization frameworks: MoSCoW, RICE, impact-effort matrix
  • Competitive analysis that actually informs decisions (not just screenshots)
  • Stakeholder alignment: how to present strategy without PowerPoint battles
AI This Week

Use ChatGPT to run a simulated stakeholder objection drill. Then use Claude to refine your problem statement until it's tight enough to use in a real sprint.

Week 06 Information Architecture and User Flows +

What you'll learn

  • Sitemaps, IA diagrams, and card sorting, plus when and how to use each
  • Mapping user journeys from awareness to activation to retention
  • Designing for edge cases, error states, and empty states from day one
  • How to hand off an IA document to a product manager and get alignment
AI This Week

Use UXPilot to auto-generate a user flow from a product feature spec. Compare it with your manually designed flow, and identify what AI misses in edge case thinking.

Week 07 Wireframing and Rapid Prototyping +

What you'll learn

  • Low-fi to hi-fi in Figma: the wireframe sprint methodology
  • How to design 3 concepts in 3 hours and test all of them in a single afternoon
  • Usability testing on prototypes: moderated vs unmoderated, what to test, what to ignore
  • Iterating from feedback without losing your original design intent
AI This Week

Use UXPilot to generate 3 wireframe variations for a dashboard layout. Use the best as your starting point and iterate, cutting wireframe time from 2 days to 2 hours.

Week 08 Design Systems: Build Once, Scale Forever +

What you'll learn

  • Atomic design methodology: atoms, molecules, organisms, templates, and pages
  • Building a full component library in Figma with variants, states, and documentation
  • Design tokens and how they enable dark mode, theming, and brand swaps in minutes
  • How design systems are maintained in real product teams, including version control and contribution guides
AI This Week

Use Figma AI to audit your existing components for accessibility gaps. Document the findings. Fix the top 3 critical issues, and make that part of your portfolio case study.

Week 09 End-to-End Product: App Design From 0 to 1 +

What you'll learn

  • Designing a full mobile app: onboarding, core loops, settings, and edge cases
  • Micro-interactions and motion design that communicate intent without overloading users
  • Collaboration handoff: Figma Dev Mode, annotation, redlines, and component documentation
  • Working within real constraints: time, brand guidelines, legacy systems
AI This Week

Use ChatGPT to write all the microcopy in your app, including onboarding tooltips, error states, and success messages. Learn how AI and design judgment together beat either one alone.

Week 10 SaaS Dashboard Design: Where Product Designers Earn More +

What you'll learn

  • Data visualization best practices: charts, tables, KPI cards, what to show, and when
  • Role-based dashboards: how the same data looks different for a CEO vs an analyst
  • Building complex forms and multi-step workflows without user fatigue
  • Enterprise UX patterns: bulk actions, filters, search, and empty states at scale
AI This Week

Ask Claude to generate 20 data visualization questions a CFO might ask your SaaS product. Design the dashboard that answers all 20, and turn it into your highest-value portfolio piece.

Week 11 Portfolio That Lands Interviews: Not Just Looks Good +

What you'll learn

  • Case study structure: problem, process, solution, impact, and why most designers skip the most important part
  • Writing that shows thinking, not just outcomes: how to narrate your process compellingly
  • Portfolio website: what to build, what to skip, and how recruiters actually scan it in 8 seconds
  • How to present a case study live in an interview without losing your train of thought
AI This Week

Use Gamma AI to build your first case study presentation deck in 30 minutes. Use Claude to tighten every paragraph to ruthless clarity. Then record a 5-minute walkthrough.

Week 12 Career Launch: Getting Hired or Going Freelance +

What you'll learn

  • How to find design roles that most job boards don't post, and how to approach them
  • Interview prep: take-home assignments, whiteboard challenges, and portfolio walkthroughs
  • LinkedIn profile optimization: what makes a recruiter click "Message" on you
  • Freelance path: how to price your first project, find your first 3 clients, and avoid scope creep
AI This Week

Use ChatGPT to simulate 10 interview questions. Record your answers. Use Claude to critique them for clarity and confidence. Repeat until every answer lands.

Ishtiaq Shaheer - Founder and Lead Mentor
10+ Years Experience
Your Mentor

Taught by the person
who's actually shipped it.

Ishtiaq Shaheer is the founder of a product design agency that has built and shipped 60+ SaaS products over 10+ years. He's worked with startups from zero to Series B, designed for audiences in the millions, and made every mistake so you don't have to.

He started ProdXVerse because he watched too many talented people fail to get hired simply because nobody taught them how product teams actually work, not in a classroom, but in a real sprint.

60+ SaaS Products Shipped
6+ Industries Served
8+ Years in Product Design
The Real Difference

Why ProdXVerse beats
every other option.

We're not the cheapest. We're the most effective. Here's the honest breakdown.

Feature
YouTube
Udemy / Coursera
Bootcamps
ProdXVerse
01
Personal Feedback How your work gets reviewed
None
None
Limited
1-on-1 weekly reviews + Loom videos
02
SaaS UX Focus Where most design jobs actually are
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dashboards, onboarding, billing flows
03
Portfolio Projects What you leave with
N/A
N/A
Basic
3 recruiter-ready case studies
04
Career Prep Getting you interview-ready
N/A
N/A
Generic
Resume, LinkedIn, mock interviews
05
Post-Course Support What happens after you graduate
N/A
N/A
Rare
Alumni network, placements, reviews
06
Who Teaches You The person behind the screen
Unknown
Generic
Instructors
Agency founder - 10+ yrs - 60+ SaaS
07
Investment What it costs you
Free
Rs.500 - Rs.5k
Rs.80,000+
Rs.30k - Rs.75k

Others teach design. We build designers who get hired.

What You Get

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

01

Assignment Review

Every deliverable you submit gets reviewed by Ishtiaq personally, with Loom video feedback, written annotations, and a follow-up in the live session. No generic rubrics. Real critique.

02

Certification of Completion

Industry-recognized certificate signed by your mentor. Shareable on LinkedIn. Built on real deliverables, not attendance.

03

Dedicated Group Mentor

Small groups of 5-6 students, each with a dedicated senior designer mentor for weekly group check-ins and async feedback alongside live sessions.

04

Industry Guest Sessions

Live sessions with product designers and design leaders from companies like NTT Data, Motad, Flatworld Solutions, and funded startups. Real career advice, real war stories, real networking.

05

100% Job Assistance

Resume reviews, mock interviews, hiring partner introductions, LinkedIn profile audits, and warm referrals to our network of 50+ companies actively hiring designers.

06

Case Study Presentation

Present your final case study live to the cohort and a panel of working designers. Get real feedback before you face recruiters.

07

Recorded Deep Dive Materials

Every live session is recorded and archived. Full reference library of Figma files, AI prompt templates, and process frameworks you keep forever.

08

AI Toolkit Access

A curated, regularly-updated library of AI prompts, workflows, and integrations specifically built for product designers, from research synthesis to stakeholder decks.

Included Free

More than a course.
It's a career toolkit.

Worth Rs.50,000+, included free with every Pro Designer Cohort and 1-on-1 Elite Mentorship plan.

HTML Bootcamp

Live coding sessions to convert your Figma designs into responsive HTML/CSS pages, a massive interview differentiator.

Rs.8,000

LinkedIn Posting Kit

30 proven post templates to build your design personal brand while you learn.

Rs.5,000

ATS Resume Workshop

Build a resume that passes tracking systems and gets you to the interview stage.

Rs.4,000

Personal Portfolio Site

Build your portfolio in code or no-code, with a professional site that showcases your best work.

Rs.6,000

Freelance Starter Kit

Contracts, proposals, invoices, and the Upwork playbook to land your first 3 clients.

Rs.7,000

AI Toolkit for Designers

Curated, regularly-updated library of AI prompts, workflows, and integrations, from research synthesis to stakeholder decks.

Rs.8,000

Guest Expert Sessions

Live sessions with design leaders from NTT Data, Motad, Flatworld Solutions, and funded startups.

Rs.6,000

Designathon Sprint

48-hour design sprint that simulates real-world product work, and delivers some of the most intense learning you'll do.

Rs.6,000
Total bonus value Rs.50,000+ included free with enrollment
The Network Effect

A community built
around your growth.

When you join ProdXVerse, you're not just getting a course. You're getting a cohort of peers who are as serious as you are, designers who will refer you to jobs, review your work at midnight before a deadline, and celebrate your first hire.

  • + Private Community with your founding cohort and mentors
  • + jobs-and-referrals channel with exclusive postings from hiring partners
  • + Weekly async design critiques: post your work and get real feedback
  • + Agency network access: Direct connection to our network of founders and designers
  • + Monthly "office hours" with Ishtiaq post-graduation, forever
#founding-circle - ProdXVerse Community 32 founding members
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Shreya Menon

Just finished the starter pack. The roadmap, templates, and resource vault already feel premium.

A
Arjun K.

The case study framework is so clear. It feels more like a design studio than a course.

I
Ishtiaq (Mentor)

That is exactly the experience we are building. Small cohort, high standards, and work you will be proud to present.

P
Priya S.

The agency teardown session alone gave me more clarity than weeks of random YouTube learning.

After Graduation

The journey doesn't end
after 12 weeks.

When the course ends, you don't get left behind. Once you're in ProdXVerse, you're never alone.

Lifetime Alumni Community

Private network for jobs, referrals, and peer collaboration. Your batch becomes your career tribe.

Monthly Check-ins for 3 Months

Scheduled 1-on-1 sessions post-graduation to review your job search, portfolio updates, and career decisions.

Internship Opportunities

Top-performing students may be considered for internship projects at Desisle and partner agencies that are paid, remote, and portfolio-worthy.

Portfolio Reviews Every 6 Months

Even after graduating, bring your portfolio back for mentor reviews. Stay sharp. Keep growing. (Mentorship tier)

Placement Assistance

We share your portfolio with partner companies and clients in our hiring network. Your work gets seen by the people who matter, including design leads, founders, and recruiters actively hiring.

IRL Moments

The moments that make the designer.

Design is learned online. Confidence is earned offline. Our meetups, design jams, and demo days bridge that gap, and build the career relationships that matter.

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01

City Meetups

Regular in-person gatherings in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Live crits, portfolio reviews, and connections that outlast the program.

02

Design Jams

24-hour sprints with real briefs. Small teams, big thinking. The most intense learning you'll do outside of a live session.

03

Demo Day

End-of-cohort showcase where you present to a live audience of designers, recruiters, and founders. Your portfolio's coming-out party.

04

Designer Brunches

Monthly casual meetups for cohort members and local industry professionals. The most honest conversations about career and salary happen here.

ProdXVerse meetup moment
Students during a design session
Design meetup discussion
ProdXVerse meetup highlight
Collaborative design activity
Group design workshop moment
ProdXVerse meetup closing moment
Trusted Reviews

Why learn from Ishtiaq?

Don't take our word for it. Here is what founders, engineering leads, and teams say about Ishtiaq's design leadership and mentorship.

How to Get In

The path from curious
to confirmed.

01

Submit Your Application

Fill out the short application form below. Tell us who you are, where you are in your design journey, and why you want to join this cohort. Takes 5 minutes.

02

Application Review

We review every application within 48 hours. We're looking for genuine motivation, coachability, and the capacity to commit. You don't need experience, you need hunger.

03

30-Minute Orientation Call

If selected, you'll have a short call with a member of the ProdXVerse team. This isn't an interview, it's us making sure the cohort is a good fit for where you want to go.

04

Offer Letter

If it's a fit, you'll receive your offer letter within 24 hours of the call. Seats are held for 72 hours, after which they go to the next applicant on the waitlist.

05

Secure Your Seat

Complete enrollment by paying the program fee (EMI options available). You'll get immediate access to the pre-cohort prep materials and community.

Investment

One decision that pays
for itself in month one.

Compare this to the salary increase you'll get after graduating, it's not even close.

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Pro Designer Cohort
Rs.59,999Rs.24,999
or Rs.12,499/month - 2 months EMI
  • + 12 Weeks of Live Group Sessions
  • + Advanced AI Tools & Prompt Library
  • + 100% Placement Assistance & Interview Prep
  • + Real-World Portfolio & Case Studies
  • + Weekly Assignment Feedback
  • + Exclusive Community Access
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1-on-1 Elite Mentorship
Rs.98,999Rs.49,999
or Rs.16,666/month - 3 months EMI
  • + Everything in the Pro Cohort
  • + Private 1:1 Weekly Mentorship
  • + Custom Career Strategy & AI Mastery
  • + Direct Referrals to Hiring Partners
  • + Intensive Portfolio Co-creation
  • + 6 Months Post-Program Support
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7-Day Risk-Free Guarantee: Attend the first week's live sessions and explore the materials. If you feel the program isn't the right fit for you, we'll issue a full refund. No hard feelings.

The Doubts You Have Are Normal

Still Wondering?
Read This.

Do I get a certificate? +

Yes, you get an industry-recognised certificate after completing the program.

How do placements work? +

You get resume review, mock interviews, and introductions to partner companies.

How much time do I need weekly? +

Plan for 6-8 hours per week, including live sessions and assignments.

Will I build real projects? +

Yes. You will build a minimum of 3 portfolio-ready projects.

Do I need prior design experience? +

No. We start from zero. You just need curiosity and commitment.

What if I can't draw or am not creative? +

Design is problem-solving. Creativity comes from process, and we will teach you that.

Do I need coding? +

No. Coding is optional. We cover the basics so you can talk to developers confidently.

What if I miss classes? +

You will get recordings of every session plus mentor support.

Can I do this if I'm working full-time? +

Yes. Around 6-8 hours a week for live sessions and practice is enough.

What happens after 12 weeks? +

You join our alumni community and get placement support, portfolio reviews, and networking opportunities.

What if I can't pay full fee upfront? +

EMI options are available. You can split payments into 2 parts.

Do you guarantee jobs? +

We do not promise jobs. We give you the projects, skills, portfolio, and mentorship that make you job-ready, and we share portfolios with our hiring network.

What's the difference between Cohort & Mentorship? +

The cohort is the complete structured 12-week program. Mentorship is more personal and focused on your portfolio, career direction, and individual design decisions.

What is the refund policy? +

We offer a 7-day risk-free guarantee. There is no full refund after the first 7 days because seats are strictly limited, but your seat can be transferred to a future cohort in emergency cases.

Do you provide internships? +

Top students may get internship projects at Desisle.

This is too expensive compared to others. +

Cheap courses teach tools. ProdXVerse teaches how to get hired. In 90 days, you build 3 portfolio projects, learn SaaS UX, and get career prep, things ₹500 courses do not give.

What if I can't pay all at once? +

No stress. We offer EMIs and installment plans so money does not hold you back.

What if it's not worth it? +

Every week you will have proof of work: projects, case studies, and resume updates. You are never left with just theory. You leave with assets that recruiters value.

I'm working full-time. Can I manage the course? +

Yes. It is built for busy professionals. Just 6-8 hours per week is enough for live sessions and practice.

What if I fall behind? +

All sessions are recorded, and you get weekly check-ins plus 1-on-1 doubt clearing. You will always be able to catch up.

Is 90 days enough to learn all this? +

Yes, because it is project-first, not theory-first. Instead of 1 year of passive videos, you get 90 days of active design and feedback.

Who exactly is this trainer? +

I'm Ishtiaq Shaheer: 10+ years in UI/UX, 60+ SaaS products, founder of a global design agency, and mentor to students who now work in design roles.

Is this another random online course? +

No. This is live, interactive, and feedback-driven. You will build real SaaS projects, not watch endless videos.

How do I know this isn't a scam? +

Check my LinkedIn and my agency, Desisle. We are a real business with real clients and students.

I get bored easily. Will this keep me engaged? +

Yes. This is not lecture-based. You will do weekly design challenges, peer reviews, real SaaS projects, and a designathon sprint.

Is it just theory, or do we actually design things? +

You design from Week 1: personas, wireframes, UI systems, prototypes, SaaS dashboards, and a coded responsive page.

What happens if I miss classes? +

Every session is recorded, and community support is available 24/7.

What happens after 12 weeks? +

You stay connected through the alumni group, portfolio reviews, monthly check-ins, and placement support.

Will I be left alone? +

Never. You are part of the ProdXVerse alumni network for life.

Do you provide alumni connections or job referrals? +

Yes. We help connect top students to internship opportunities at Desisle and partners, share portfolios with companies in our hiring network, and keep the community active for peer referrals and opportunities.

Zero-risk, 7-Day guarantee.

Attend the first week's live sessions, explore the materials, and meet your mentor. If you don't feel the program is exactly what you need to level up your career, we'll refund you in full. No hard feelings. No awkward conversations.

✓

7 full days to evaluate the program

✓

100% refund: no partial, no credit, full money back

✓

No questions asked: email us and it's done

Last Chance, Founding Cohort

10 seats.
One life decision.
Don't overthink it.

In 12 weeks from now, you'll either be the same designer hoping something changes, or you'll be the one telling your friends about the program that changed everything.

"I almost didn't apply because I didn't feel ready. Ishtiaq told me in the call: nobody feels ready. That's the point."
Rahul Verma · Now at pwc

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