Hi, I’m Pinipa Samarasinghe, a Sri Lankan graphic designer and motion graphics artist focused on illustration, animation, and photography. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals using tools like After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy exploring stop-motion techniques to add a tactile feel to my work. I’m currently expanding my skills with a BA (Hons) in Motion Graphic and Animation Design at Northumbria University, while also building freelance projects and internship experiences. I’ve participated in local art exhibitions and won awards for Sinhala language poetry and scripting, reflecting my passion for language and storytelling. I have created my own kids poem books for my university projects and did my internship as a stop motion animator, storyboard artist and a set building designer

Pinipa Samarasinghe

Hi, I’m Pinipa Samarasinghe, a Sri Lankan graphic designer and motion graphics artist focused on illustration, animation, and photography. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals using tools like After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy exploring stop-motion techniques to add a tactile feel to my work. I’m currently expanding my skills with a BA (Hons) in Motion Graphic and Animation Design at Northumbria University, while also building freelance projects and internship experiences. I’ve participated in local art exhibitions and won awards for Sinhala language poetry and scripting, reflecting my passion for language and storytelling. I have created my own kids poem books for my university projects and did my internship as a stop motion animator, storyboard artist and a set building designer

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Hi, I’m Pinipa Samarasinghe, a Sri Lankan graphic designer and motion graphics artist focused on illustration, animation, and photography. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals using tools like After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy exploring stop-motion techniques to add a tactile feel to my work.

I’m currently expanding my skills with a BA (Hons) in Motion Graphic and Animation Design at Northumbria University, while also building freelance projects and internship experiences. I’ve participated in local art exhibitions and won awards for Sinhala language poetry and scripting, reflecting my passion for language and storytelling. I have created my own kids poem books for my university projects and did my internship as a stop motion animator, storyboard artist and a set building designer

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Language

Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Uzeb Design Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Graphic Designer responsible for visual branding, layouts, and design projects, applying modelling and photography skills as part of project delivery.
Actress at Kehelmala Studios
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supporting actress in studio productions; contributed to Sinhala language & literature themed performances.
Traditional Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance traditional artist creating artworks for commissions and exhibitions.

Education

BA (Hons) Motion Graphic and Animation Design at Northumbria University, Newcastle
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
GCE A/L at Holy Cross College, Gampaha
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Academy Of Design at Newcastle Academy Of Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Sinhala poem writing – 2nd place, Gampaha zonal literature competition
January 1, 2022 - May 26, 2026
Sinhala script writing – All Island Sinhala language & literature competition
January 1, 2019 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other