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Hi! I’m Shavio Nanayakkara, a Web, UI/UX, and Product Designer with 2+ years of professional experience delivering user-centered, responsive digital solutions across 150+ web projects for diverse client requirements.
I have a strong background in WordPress, UI/UX design, and product thinking, with hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe XD, and Adobe Photoshop. I lead end-to-end design processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and continually optimize usability, accessibility, and design systems to align user needs with business goals.
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Co-Founder | Product Designer / UI-UX Designer / Web Designer at The GAG – Kaluthara, Sri Lanka
July 1, 2015 - PresentCo-founded a digital design studio and delivered 15+ web and product design projects for local and international clients, covering UI/UX, WordPress, and product interfaces. Led end-to-end design execution for 100% of client projects, from requirement gathering and wireframing to high-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes using Figma. Designed and developed WordPress websites using Elementor, improving user flow clarity and usability across desktop and mobile devices. Reduced design-to-development rework by ~20–30% through clear design systems, component reuse, and structured handoff documentation. Managed and supervised a team of designers and developers, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining consistent design and quality standards. Conducted client discovery sessions and workshops to identify UX pain points and translate business requirements into user-centered design solutions. Maintained 100% brand consistency across typography, colour systems, and UI c
Associate Web Designer | UI-UX & Product Design at Weblook International Private Limited – Colombo, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2025 - PresentLed and contributed to the design and delivery of 150+ web projects, supporting UI/UX design, layout refinement, and WordPress-based implementation across diverse client requirements. Designed and developed 70+ full WordPress websites using Elementor, ensuring clean UI, responsive layouts, and alignment with modern UX standards. Actively participated in 75+ client and internal meetings, gathering business requirements, clarifying UX expectations, and aligning design solutions with stakeholder goals. Utilized Figma, Adobe XD, and Adobe Photoshop to design and refine UI components, visual assets, and page layouts, ensuring visual consistency and enhanced user experience across web projects. Translated client requirements into wireframes, layout structures, and high-fidelity UI designs using Figma, incorporating continuous feedback. Improved user experience and navigation clarity by refining information architecture and user flows for desktop and mobile platforms. Collaborated within an 1
Intern Web Designer | UI/UX & Web Design at Weblook International Private Limited – Colombo, Sri Lanka
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Supported the design and delivery of 40+ client and internal web projects, contributing to UI layout design, content structuring, and visual consistency. Assisted senior designers in creating responsive, user-friendly web interfaces, following modern UI/UX and accessibility best practices. Created basic wireframes and layout drafts using Figma, supporting early-stage UX and design exploration. Implemented design concepts using WordPress and Elementor, ensuring alignment with approved UI designs. Applied usability, spacing, and visual hierarchy principles to improve readability and overall user experience. Performed design updates and UI revisions based on structured feedback from senior designers and project leads. Followed established design systems, brand guidelines, and component libraries to maintain consistency across projects. Collaborated with designers and developers to ensure accurate implementation of UI elements. Assisted with cross-device testing, ensuring layouts functione
Education
Master of Business Administration at Cardiff Metropolitan University - United Kingdom
January 1, 2026 - March 12, 2026Bachelor of Software Engineering at Cardiff Metropolitan University - United Kingdom
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Certificate in Python Programming at University of Moratuwa – Sri Lanka
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Professional Certificate in Web Development (Joomla & WordPress) at Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus) – Sri Lanka
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Professional Web Development (Joomla & WordPress) at Open University of Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Fundamentals of Digital Marketing at Google Digital Garage
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Assured Diploma in Information Technology at ESOFT Metro Campus – Sri Lanka
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Diploma in Information Technology at IMBS Green Campus – Sri Lanka
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Diploma in English at IMBS Green Campus – Sri Lanka
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Content Marketing Principles for Business at HubSpot
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026SEO Certification at HubSpot
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Qualifications
Content Marketing Principles for Business
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026SEO Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail
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