After years designing for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the place that literally prints the money, I’ve mastered the art of making even monetary policy look good. From commemorative coins to high stakes reports, I’ve delivered thousands of designs across print, digital, and social platforms. No pressure. Just national level visibility. Outside the office, I freelance under AKKPdesign, shoot a decent photo, build furniture, and sometimes wander into the woods with a tent and a camera. I believe great design solves problems, tells stories, and occasionally saves your brand from looking like a PowerPoint from 1998. I’m a hybrid designer. Part old-school layout nerd. Part AI experimenter. Photoshop and Illustrator are second nature, but I’ve also embraced tools like Firefly and Midjourney to speed up workflows and spark fresh ideas. I design with purpose, but I’m also the guy who can fix your broken fonts, decode weird file formats, or make a last-minute flyer at 3 am. (Though I prefer not to.) Now in Toronto and open to creative roles. Full-time, freelance, or something in between. Let’s talk if you need a designer who stays calm under pressure, is fun to work with, and knows when to kern.

Kasun Priyashantha

After years designing for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the place that literally prints the money, I’ve mastered the art of making even monetary policy look good. From commemorative coins to high stakes reports, I’ve delivered thousands of designs across print, digital, and social platforms. No pressure. Just national level visibility. Outside the office, I freelance under AKKPdesign, shoot a decent photo, build furniture, and sometimes wander into the woods with a tent and a camera. I believe great design solves problems, tells stories, and occasionally saves your brand from looking like a PowerPoint from 1998. I’m a hybrid designer. Part old-school layout nerd. Part AI experimenter. Photoshop and Illustrator are second nature, but I’ve also embraced tools like Firefly and Midjourney to speed up workflows and spark fresh ideas. I design with purpose, but I’m also the guy who can fix your broken fonts, decode weird file formats, or make a last-minute flyer at 3 am. (Though I prefer not to.) Now in Toronto and open to creative roles. Full-time, freelance, or something in between. Let’s talk if you need a designer who stays calm under pressure, is fun to work with, and knows when to kern.

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After years designing for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the place that literally prints the money, I’ve mastered the art of making even monetary policy look good. From commemorative coins to high stakes reports, I’ve delivered thousands of designs across print, digital, and social platforms. No pressure. Just national level visibility.

Outside the office, I freelance under AKKPdesign, shoot a decent photo, build furniture, and sometimes wander into the woods with a tent and a camera. I believe great design solves problems, tells stories, and occasionally saves your brand from looking like a PowerPoint from 1998.

I’m a hybrid designer. Part old-school layout nerd. Part AI experimenter. Photoshop and Illustrator are second nature, but I’ve also embraced tools like Firefly and Midjourney to speed up workflows and spark fresh ideas. I design with purpose, but I’m also the guy who can fix your broken fonts, decode weird file formats, or make a last-minute flyer at 3 am. (Though I prefer not to.)

Now in Toronto and open to creative roles. Full-time, freelance, or something in between. Let’s talk if you need a designer who stays calm under pressure, is fun to work with, and knows when to kern.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Senior Management Assistant at Central Bank of Sri Lanka
June 1, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Worked full-time supporting over 20 departments with brand-consistent visual communications, designing over 10,000 multi-channel assets including brochures, reports, posters, web banners, presentation decks, and social media content for internal and public use. Created artwork for high-profile projects such as commemorative currency notes, coins, and national event branding with strict accuracy and institutional tone. Led cross-functional collaborations translating communication goals into visual solutions aligned with brand guidelines, improving stakeholder engagement. Managed full design project cycles from concept to final delivery using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, and AI tools. Streamlined workflows by introducing reusable templates and standardized visual consistency to improve design efficiency.
Freelance Art Director & Graphic Designer at AKKPdesign
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer since 2008 delivering creative, tailored branding, print, and digital content solutions for clients in publishing, film, events, and corporate sectors. Developed branding packages for startups and global clients in tech, media, and retail sectors. Designed logos, websites, flyers, brochures, posters, book covers, movie posters for award-winning local films, and branding for international festivals. Experienced in Figma, WordPress, Divi, Magento, and visual design for web templates.
Graphic Designer (Volunteer) at Autism Today Foundation
August 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Supports the design and production of visually engaging materials to enhance communication and reader experience. Recolors and refines artwork to maintain a consistent visual style. Collaborates with authors and project leads to translate educational content into reader-friendly design. Prepares print-ready files and ensures alignment with publishing and accessibility standards.
Senior Graphic Designer / Management Assistant at Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Communications Department
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Led end-to-end design of thousands of multi-channel assets, including brochures, annual reports, policy briefs, exhibition panels, presentation decks, social media campaigns, and event branding for internal and public audiences. Served as Lead Designer for national currency and coin design projects; coordinated with engraving teams and senior leadership to ensure technical precision and institutional authenticity. Translated complex data into clear visuals while maintaining brand identity and accessibility standards.
Art Director & Graphic Designer (Freelance) at AKKPdesign
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Delivered branding, print and digital design for startups, corporates, and international festivals, including logos, campaigns, and film posters. Provided end-to-end design from concept to production, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery. Managed multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Autism Today Foundation
August 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Contributed to the design and production of visually engaging materials to support outreach and education. Refined artwork to ensure a consistent visual style and prepared print-ready files, collaborating with authors and project leads to translate educational content into reader-friendly designs. Assisted in translating concepts into accessible visuals and supported multi-channel communications.
Art Director & Graphic Designer (Freelance) at AKP Design, Sri Lanka
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered branding, print, and digital design for startups, corporates, and international festivals, including logos, campaigns, and film posters. Experience in UI/UX design with a focus on responsive layouts. Provided end-to-end design services from concept development to final production, managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Education

Diploma in 3D Animation at Televi ew Technology Academy, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate at Google Career Certificates
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2025
Master's degree in Business Administration at Asia E University, Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2025
Executive Master of Science in Finance at Asia E University, Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2025
G.C.E. Advanced Level (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) at Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Asia e University
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Executive Master of Science in Finance at Asia e University
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Diploma in 3D Animation & Graphics at Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate at Google
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Asia e University, Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Executive Master of Science in Finance at Asia e University, Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Diploma in 3D Animation & Graphics at Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization