I am Lashan Malaka, a graphic and layout designer with over 15 years of experience in layout design and print media. I have contributed to award-winning design teams at top Sri Lankan media companies, shaping visuals for Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times, The Nation, and related titles using Adobe Creative Suite to turn ideas into compelling pages. I enjoy collaborating with editorial teams to deliver clear, engaging visuals and maintain brand consistency across sources. Based in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, I am passionate about creating innovative visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively and stand up to print production realities.…

Lashan Malaka

I am Lashan Malaka, a graphic and layout designer with over 15 years of experience in layout design and print media. I have contributed to award-winning design teams at top Sri Lankan media companies, shaping visuals for Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times, The Nation, and related titles using Adobe Creative Suite to turn ideas into compelling pages. I enjoy collaborating with editorial teams to deliver clear, engaging visuals and maintain brand consistency across sources. Based in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, I am passionate about creating innovative visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively and stand up to print production realities.…

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I am Lashan Malaka, a graphic and layout designer with over 15 years of experience in layout design and print media. I have contributed to award-winning design teams at top Sri Lankan media companies, shaping visuals for Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times, The Nation, and related titles using Adobe Creative Suite to turn ideas into compelling pages.

I enjoy collaborating with editorial teams to deliver clear, engaging visuals and maintain brand consistency across sources. Based in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, I am passionate about creating innovative visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively and stand up to print production realities.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Layout and Graphic Designer at Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Designed and laid out pages for Wijeya Group titles, including Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times, and HitAd; collaborated with editors and production teams to deliver print-ready pages with strong visual storytelling.
Layout and Graphic Designer at Rivira Media Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014
Created layouts and graphics for Rivira publications; maintained brand standards and consistency across multiple print titles; coordinated with editorial and production teams.
Assistant Design Manager at The Nation, the English weekly. (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Supported design leadership in overseeing page layouts and visual content; contributed to editorial infographics and graphics for weekly publications.
Senior Designer at Liberty Publishers (Pvt.) Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Led design projects for print and digital outputs; mentored junior designers; collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to deliver high-quality visuals.
Assistant Design Manager at The Nation, the English weekly
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Led design team efforts for print production; oversaw page aesthetics, typography, and visual branding across editions.
Senior Designer at Liberty Publishers (Pvt.) Ltd./Aruna newspaper
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Senior designer responsible for layout, graphics, and visual identity across Aruna and related titles; mentored junior designers and maintained production schedules.

Education

Graphic Designing Course at Wijeya Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2003 - April 17, 2026
Infographics ABC Workshop at Sri Lanka Press Institute
January 1, 2005 - April 17, 2026
Design for Print Course at Government Press
January 1, 2005 - April 17, 2026
Pre-Press Course at Government Press
January 1, 2005 - April 17, 2026
Diploma in Computer Studies at TEC Sri Lanka, Nawala
January 1, 2006 - April 17, 2026
Job Training Course in Graphic Designing at Wijeya Graphics (Wytech Pvt. Ltd.)
January 1, 2003 - April 17, 2026
QuarkXPress Training Program at INGRIN Institute
August 1, 2004 - April 17, 2026
Advanced Infographics Workshop at Sri Lanka Press Institute
October 1, 2005 - April 17, 2026
Graphic Journalism for Print Workshops at Sri Lanka Press Institute
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Graphic Journalism for Print Workshops at Sri Lanka Press Institute
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Designing Course at Wijeya Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Infographics ABC Workshop at Sri Lanka Press Institute
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Design for Print Course at Government Press
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Pre-Press Course at Government Press
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Computer Studies at TEC Sri Lanka, Nawala
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Job Training Course in Graphic Designing at Wijeya Graphics (Wytech Pvt. Ltd.)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
QuarkXPress Training Program at INGRIN Institute
August 1, 2004 - August 1, 2004
Advanced Infographics Workshop at Sri Lanka Press Institute
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Graphic Journalism for Print Workshop at Sri Lanka Press Institute
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Graphic Journalism for Print Workshop at Sri Lanka Press Institute
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Graphic Designing Course
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Infographics ABC Workshop
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Design for Print Course
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Pre-Press Course
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Computer Studies
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Job Training Course in Graphic Designing
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
QuarkXPress Training Program
August 1, 2004 - August 1, 2004
Advanced Infographics Workshop
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Graphic Journalism for Print Workshop
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Graphic Journalism for Print Workshop
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level

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