Hello, I’m Lakesha Premathilaka, a UI/UX designer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in user experience design and over 5 years in manual software testing and front-end web development. I excel at turning user insights into elegant interfaces using wireframes, flows, and high-fidelity designs in Figma, with a focus on accessibility and scalability. I’ve collaborated with stakeholders and QA teams on end-to-end UX studies and digital platforms in Sri Lanka, including government procurement platforms.

Lakesha Premathilaka

Hello, I’m Lakesha Premathilaka, a UI/UX designer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in user experience design and over 5 years in manual software testing and front-end web development. I excel at turning user insights into elegant interfaces using wireframes, flows, and high-fidelity designs in Figma, with a focus on accessibility and scalability. I’ve collaborated with stakeholders and QA teams on end-to-end UX studies and digital platforms in Sri Lanka, including government procurement platforms.

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Hello, I’m Lakesha Premathilaka, a UI/UX designer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in user experience design and over 5 years in manual software testing and front-end web development.

I excel at turning user insights into elegant interfaces using wireframes, flows, and high-fidelity designs in Figma, with a focus on accessibility and scalability. I’ve collaborated with stakeholders and QA teams on end-to-end UX studies and digital platforms in Sri Lanka, including government procurement platforms.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance UI/UX Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed end-to-end UI/UX solutions for web and mobile interfaces; translated user needs and business goals into intuitive interfaces. Created user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using Figma. Developed UX case studies showing problem definition, user journeys, design decisions, and usability improvements. Applied user-centered and accessibility-focused design principles to create inclusive and easy-to-use digital experiences. Produced design systems and reusable UI components to ensure visual consistency and scalability.
UI/UX Designer at Theekshana R&D, Colombo, Sri Lanka
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024
Worked on UI design, wireframing, and UX improvements for large-scale government web systems including the procurement platform; conducted stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and translate them into user-friendly interfaces. Performed manual testing and usability evaluations to ensure system stability, performance, and user experience across browsers and devices. Collaborated with development and QA teams to deliver user-centered scalable digital solutions aligned with client requirements for functionality and user experience. Contributed to digitization of manual procurement workflows to improve clarity, efficiency, and accessibility for public-sector users.
Intern Software Engineer at One Creations, Colombo, Sri Lanka
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Contributed to the development, maintenance, and testing of e-commerce websites, supporting both functionality and user experience. Built and refined responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to ensure consistency across devices. Collaborated with developers and testers to identify and resolve UI and functional issues, improving overall quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information and Communication Technology at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Google UX Design - Course
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate