Workshops

The workshop passes are only available with the main conference pass.

Advance Figma - The power of components

By Muhammad Hamza Siddique - 9:30 to 12:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

This workshop focused on mastering components and variables. Participants will discover the art of building effective systems, leveraging Figma’s component libraries for enhanced efficiency and consistency.


Core fundamentals of designing Urdu fonts

By Rawaz Hammas - 14:45 to 17:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

This workshop will cover the process from sketching to digitizing them in Illustrator, with basic design guidelines and a brief history of fonts.


Unleashing the Power of feedback: Design with Users, Not for Them

By Arsalan Khatri - 14:45 to 17:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

Ditch the crystal ball, skip assumptions and build products users love. Watch your interfaces come alive! This workshop equips newbies with basics of user testing and tactics to gather real-world feedback. You’d iterate like a pro, and confidently finalize variants while you track your journey.


Cut & Paste: a zine making workshop

By Christie Marie Lauder - 14:45 to 17:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

Cut & Paste: A Zine Making Workshop. A zine (usually pronounced ‘zeen’) is a folded (in a specific fashion) booklet that fulfills some purpose (storytelling etc). It’s a craft that holds alot of room for experimentation.


Designing Digital Systems for Services

By Fatima Nooraen - 9:30 to 12:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

This workshop will introduce participants to design thinking for services. Learn how to design digital systems for better service experiences. Participants will deep dive into digital systems – how to design them contextually, and efficiently to meet the needs of the users.


From Stories to Services: A Story-Driven Approach to Service Design

By Ariba Rafi - 9:30 to 12:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

How can listening to stories make us more empathetic?

How can telling stories help us design better experiences?

In this workshop, participants will learn how to use storytelling as a tool for user research and prototyping, and how to integrate it into your design processes.


Basics of 2D Animation on Photoshop

By Syed Zulfiqar Sajid - 9:30 to 12:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

This workshop equips attendees with basic skills of 2d animation on Photoshop.


Crafting your career: How to take control of your professional growth.

By Shahryar Memon - 9:30 to 12:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

The workshop focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their professional growth by being self-aware and by employing self-reflection. The workshop aims to enable participants of diverse professional backgrounds to harness the power of documentation to set goals and create action plans.


Meditative Drawing: Incorporating Fluidity into Pedagogy and Practice

By Rohama Malik - 14:45 to 17:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

This workshop will explore art exercises that can help creative professionals, students, and faculty transition from one task to the next by practicing mindful art making in a short amount of time. A variety of prompts and quick drawings will allow participants to understand how to use 5 – 10 minutes of their day to ease into a creative project, helping them build a mini portfolio of work that they can use to inspire and inform other projects in their practice.

Participants should bring thin pens / markers and pencils they are comfortable using, paper will be provided.


AI, Intuition & Interfaces: Now and Next of Designing Experiences

By Hassaan Khan - 14:45 to 17:30, 14th January 2023

 

 

In this workshop, participants will explore the dynamic intersection of human creativity and advanced AI tools to create digital experiences. They will engage with AI for practical design solutions, transforming ideas into reality. The goal is to empower attendees with the skills and confidence to use AI not only as a tool but also as a collaborator to enhance creative processes. From identifying real-world challenges to crafting ingenious solutions, my aim is to nurture a mindset that encourages participants to embrace and thrive with technological innovation, instead of being daunted by it.