Working with Ishtiaq was the best thing I did for my company presentation. He was very forthcoming and helpful. He designed a beautiful presentation to my needs and also accommodated the many edits I requested. Ishtiaq earned himself a "for life" client in me. Thanks for the wonderful job Ishtiaq.
12-Week Live UI/UX & Product Design Course.
Supercharged by AI.
Turn from aspiring designer or stuck mid-level into a job-ready product designer, with live mentorship, AI-powered workflows and three portfolio projects.
Companies We've Worked For
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 every cohort, we strictly cap 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.
Start Your Application →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 Most resources are outdated, scattered, or too theoretical.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deep Case Studies
Structured exactly how hiring managers evaluate them problem, process, decisions, and measurable impact.
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.
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
Before you apply,
be brutally honest with yourself.
This is NOT for you if...
This IS for you if...
Exactly what changes
in 12 weeks.
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.
12 weeks. 4 phases.
Zero fluff.
Every week builds on the last. Every assignment is real work. Every session is live with your mentor.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Run 5 user interviews. Paste transcripts into Claude. Get a synthesized insight report with key themes, quotes, and design recommendations in 10 minutes.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Use ChatGPT to simulate 10 interview questions. Record your answers. Use Claude to critique them for clarity and confidence. Repeat until every answer lands.
Taught by the person
who's actually shipped it.
Ishtiaq Shaheer is the founder of Desisle, a Bengaluru design and development studio with clients across the US, UK and UAE, which 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.
Why ProdXVerse beats
every other option.
We're not the cheapest. We're the most effective. Here's the honest breakdown.
Others teach design. We build designers who get hired.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
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.
Certification of Completion
Industry-recognized certificate signed by your mentor. Shareable on LinkedIn. Built on real deliverables, not attendance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LinkedIn Posting Kit
30 proven post templates to build your design personal brand while you learn.
ATS Resume Workshop
Build a resume that passes tracking systems and gets you to the interview stage.
Personal Portfolio Site
Build your portfolio in code or no-code, with a professional site that showcases your best work.
Freelance Starter Kit
Contracts, proposals, invoices, and the Upwork playbook to land your first 3 clients.
AI Toolkit for Designers
Curated, regularly-updated library of AI prompts, workflows, and integrations, from research synthesis to stakeholder decks.
Guest Expert Sessions
Live sessions with design leaders from NTT Data, Motad, Flatworld Solutions, and funded startups.
Designathon Sprint
48-hour design sprint that simulates real-world product work, and delivers some of the most intense learning you'll do.
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 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
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.
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.
Join the next cohort ->City Meetups
Regular in-person gatherings in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Live crits, portfolio reviews, and connections that outlast the program.
Design Jams
24-hour sprints with real briefs. Small teams, big thinking. The most intense learning you'll do outside of a live session.
Demo Day
End-of-cohort showcase where you present to a live audience of designers, recruiters, and founders. Your portfolio's coming-out party.
Designer Brunches
Monthly casual meetups for cohort members and local industry professionals. The most honest conversations about career and salary happen here.
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.
The most cost-effective solution provider with a quick turnaround time.
We are impressed with the UI Design services provided by Desisle for our mobile apps. The quality of their work is outstanding, and their attention to detail is impeccable. We are highly satisfied with their professionalism and dedication to the projects.
Kudos to the team!
Ishtiaq has a remarkable ability to transform ideas and concepts into visually stunning and impactful designs. Whether it's graphic design, web design, branding, or any other design discipline, he consistently demonstrates a keen understanding of design principles and an eye for detail that sets them apart. Their work consistently exceeds expectations.
He is an enigmatic personality who is inspiring many around him. He took more responsibilities for all project deliverables. His hunger to constantly learn is amazing. He is good at UI & UX both design & development.
Shaheer has demonstrated excellent skills and qualities as a UI/UX Designer. He has consistently increased the quality of design and has effectively tied design to usability. Shaheer's creativity is evident in his designs and he delivers on the tasks requested. His proactive behavior in a co-creation environment is great to create better outcomes. He is attentive to requests or instructions given, making sure there is a logical flow in the user journey. One of Shaheer's standout qualities is his willingness to challenge anyone if he notices there is a...
Read moreI highly recommend Ishtiaq for his outstanding UI/UX skills, which have played a crucial role in developing applications that achieved a 100% user satisfaction rate. Ishtiaq's designs are not only visually appealing but also intuitive, enhancing the overall user experience. He has a great talent for translating complex requirements into user-friendly interfaces. His attention to detail ensures flawless functionality. We are happy with his work and look forward to future collaborations.
Ishtiaq has created an amazing website for Sol People Transformation. Have also worked with him on other assignments. He has an amazing understanding of user requirements. Great combination of candid behaviour, resilience and commitment. More power to you Ishtiaq!
I recommend Ishtiaq with much enthusiasm for the exemplary work he was doing while he was working for Flatworld. Ishtiaq displayed a level of creativity, wit, and artistic thought that is quite unique about him. He has a very special spark, and I trust he will go far in making an impact whichever the task or work that he is assigned to.
I wish to see him scaling new heights and breaking new barriers and be successful in his professional endeavor.
Trusted solution company with vast knowledge in the design & development sector.
Our requirements are fulfilled with clear understanding and accuracy. The team is very supportive, and the final website looks awesome.
Desisle team is proactive in nature and has comprehensive knowledge that keeps providing us with excellent outcomes.
Delighted to recommend Mr. Ishtiaq Shaheer as an exceptional UI/UX designer. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Ishtiaq Shaheer on several projects, I am continually impressed by his creativity, attention to detail, and innovative approach to design challenges. Ishtiaq Shaheer possesses a rare combination of artistic flair and technical acumen, consistently delivering visually stunning and intuitively functional user interfaces. His ability to understand user needs and translate them into seamless, engaging experiences is commendable...
Read moreI've had the pleasure of working with Shaheer for 2 years, and his UI/UX design skills are truly exceptional. His attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to teamwork make him a valuable asset to any organization. Shaheer consistently delivers efficient and reliable UI/UX Design solutions, and I highly recommend him.
I found Ishtiaq to be hard working and very sincere to his work. His designs are very innovative and attractive. He surely goes that extra mile to reach the deadlines. He is an asset to any company he works for and I would personally recommend him for the job.
The path from curious
to confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- + 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
- + 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
Refund Policy: Once the full payment is completed, you may request a refund within 48 hours. After 48 hours, refunds will no longer be available because program materials, resources, and community access will already have been shared and cannot be returned or revoked.
Still Wondering?
Read This.
ProdXVerse is a 12-week live, online UI/UX and product design program from India, mentored by Ishtiaq Shaheer, founder of the Bengaluru design and development studio Desisle, which serves clients across the US, UK and UAE. It takes beginners and career changers through user research, Figma, design systems, prototyping and AI-assisted workflows, and finishes with at least three portfolio projects.
AI speeds up the repetitive parts of design: generating layout variations, synthesising research notes, drafting copy and producing first-pass screens. It does not decide what to build or why. ProdXVerse teaches AI-assisted workflows alongside the judgement that decides which AI output is worth keeping.
Yes, you get an industry-recognised certificate after completing the program.
You get resume review, mock interviews, and introductions to partner companies.
Plan for 6-8 hours per week, including live sessions and assignments.
Yes. You will build a minimum of 3 portfolio-ready projects.
No. We start from zero. You just need curiosity and commitment.
Design is problem-solving. Creativity comes from process, and we will teach you that.
No. Coding is optional. We cover the basics so you can talk to developers confidently.
You will get recordings of every session plus mentor support.
Yes. Around 6-8 hours a week for live sessions and practice is enough.
You join the alumni community and keep the support: portfolio reviews, monthly check-ins, placement help and networking. The Elite track adds 6 months of dedicated post-program support on top of that.
EMI options are available. You can split payments into 2 parts.
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.
The cohort is the complete structured 12-week program. Mentorship is more personal and focused on your portfolio, career direction, and individual design decisions.
Once the full payment is completed, you may request a refund within 48 hours. After 48 hours, refunds are not available because the program materials, resources, and community access will already have been shared and cannot be returned or revoked.
Top students may get internship projects at Desisle.
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.
No stress. We offer EMIs and installment plans so money does not hold you back.
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.
Yes. It is built for busy professionals. Just 6-8 hours per week is enough for live sessions and practice.
All sessions are recorded, and you get weekly check-ins plus 1-on-1 doubt clearing. You will always be able to catch up.
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.
I'm Ishtiaq Shaheer: 10+ years in UI/UX, 60+ SaaS products, founder of Desisle, a Bengaluru design and development studio with clients across the US, UK and UAE, and mentor to students who now work in design roles.
No. This is live, interactive, and feedback-driven. You will build real SaaS projects, not watch endless videos.
Check my LinkedIn and my studio, Desisle - a design and development company based in Bengaluru with clients across the US, UK and UAE. ProdXVerse is run alongside it, not instead of it, which is why the feedback is about shipping work rather than about theory.
Yes. This is not lecture-based. You will do weekly design challenges, peer reviews, real SaaS projects, and a designathon sprint.
You design from Week 1: personas, wireframes, UI systems, prototypes, SaaS dashboards, and a coded responsive page.
Every session is recorded, and community support is available 24/7.
Never. You are part of the ProdXVerse alumni network for life.
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.
The Pro Designer Cohort is Rs.24,999, reduced from Rs.59,999, or Rs.12,499 a month across a 2-month EMI. The 1-on-1 Elite Mentorship track is Rs.49,999, reduced from Rs.74,999, at Rs.16,666 a month over 3 months. Both include the bonus bundle worth over Rs.50,000.
All 12 weeks of live sessions, individual review of your own work every week, a dedicated group mentor, guest sessions, the Designathon sprint, placement assistance and a certificate. Plus eight bonuses worth over Rs.50,000, including the HTML bootcamp, freelance starter kit and your portfolio site. Nothing is sold to you again later.
Yes, in Bengaluru. Offline batches run alongside the live online cohort, with the same syllabus, the same mentors, the same weekly reviews and the same bonuses. Bengaluru is the only city with a classroom; everywhere else in India joins the online cohort, which is live rather than recorded.
Ishtiaq Shaheer, founder of Desisle, a design and development studio in Bengaluru with clients across the US, UK and UAE. He is not a full-time trainer; he runs the studio and teaches the cohort alongside it. Guest sessions bring in design leaders from NTT Data, Motad, Flatworld Solutions and funded startups.
48-hour refund policy.
Once the full payment is completed, you have 48 hours to request a refund. After that window, refunds will no longer be available because your program materials, resources, and community access will already have been shared and cannot be returned or revoked.
48 hours to request a refund after full payment
Full refund: available only within the first 48 hours
After 48 hours: materials and community access cannot be returned
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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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