I am a communication designer passionate about exploring the intersection of culture, technology, and communication through digital narratives, creative storytelling, and insights into the future of technology and society. My aspiration is to understand how emerging technologies and data-driven practices influence cultural discourse and societal structures, fostering engagement and understanding across diverse global contexts. Over the years, I have developed multimedia campaigns, advocacy videos, and animations addressing social and civic issues, taught creative thinking and design, and collaborated with various organizations to generate impactful communication strategies. I enjoy facilitating workshops and volunteering in grassroots civil rights programs, always striving to create meaningful and dynamic cultural narratives.

Thanussayan Karunakaran

I am a communication designer passionate about exploring the intersection of culture, technology, and communication through digital narratives, creative storytelling, and insights into the future of technology and society. My aspiration is to understand how emerging technologies and data-driven practices influence cultural discourse and societal structures, fostering engagement and understanding across diverse global contexts. Over the years, I have developed multimedia campaigns, advocacy videos, and animations addressing social and civic issues, taught creative thinking and design, and collaborated with various organizations to generate impactful communication strategies. I enjoy facilitating workshops and volunteering in grassroots civil rights programs, always striving to create meaningful and dynamic cultural narratives.

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I am a communication designer passionate about exploring the intersection of culture, technology, and communication through digital narratives, creative storytelling, and insights into the future of technology and society. My aspiration is to understand how emerging technologies and data-driven practices influence cultural discourse and societal structures, fostering engagement and understanding across diverse global contexts.

Over the years, I have developed multimedia campaigns, advocacy videos, and animations addressing social and civic issues, taught creative thinking and design, and collaborated with various organizations to generate impactful communication strategies. I enjoy facilitating workshops and volunteering in grassroots civil rights programs, always striving to create meaningful and dynamic cultural narratives.

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Language

Tamil
Fluent
English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Advanced

Work Experience

Communication Associate at Hashtag Generation, Sri Lanka
July 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Designed communication materials for social causes, focusing on independent media campaigns. Played a key role in raising awareness on civic and human rights issues by volunteering at public speech forums, protests, and civil rights activism.
Design Intern at Antyra Solutions, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Designed communication materials for social causes, focusing on independent media campaigns. Assisted in raising awareness on civic and human rights issues.
Designer and Strategist at Vithai (Seeds) Organization
December 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Launched a media initiative focused on addressing critical social issues through communication design. Collaborated with organizations throughout Sri Lanka to create impactful campaigns and materials. Developed narratives to tackle complex social issues.
Co-founder, Head of Operations at Prometheus Media Startup
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading operations and strategic development of the startup focused on media and communication initiatives. Engaging in digital security conferences and workshops while facilitating educational programs on creative thinking, cinema, and design.
Communication Associate at Hashtag Generation, Sri Lanka
July 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Worked on designing communication materials for social causes focusing on independent media campaigns. Played a key role in raising awareness on civic and human rights issues, including volunteering in public speech forums, protests, and civil rights activism.
Design Intern at Antyra Solutions, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Designed communication materials for social causes focusing on independent media campaigns. Contributed to raising awareness on civic and human rights issues.
Designer and Strategist at Vithai (Seeds) Organization
December 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Launched a media initiative addressing critical social issues via communication design. Collaborated with multiple organizations throughout Sri Lanka to create impactful campaigns and developed narratives to tackle complex social issues.
Co-founder, Head of Operations at Prometheus Media Startup
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading operations following the startup's foundation. Engaged in digital security conferences and workshops and volunteered teaching creative thinking, cinema, and design to diverse student groups as well as facilitating workshops on digital rights and campaign design.

Education

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Integrated Design at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Department of Integrated Design, Media and Telecommunication Design Specialization
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Masters of Art (MA) in Digital Narratives at IFS International Filmschool Cologne, Germany
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Integrated Design at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Department of Integrated Design, Media and Telecommunication Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Masters of Art (MA) in Digital Narratives at IFS International Filmschool Cologne, Germany
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Government