Charith Weerasooriya

Charith Weerasooriya (Blace)

Founder / Designer at Blace (Private) Limited
Kalutara, Sri Lanka

Sumário

I help purpose-driven individuals & businesses to develop brands and craft brilliant digital experiences by delivering precise, hard-hitting solutions that inspire business and drive impact.

I believe design has the power to shape meaningful human experiences. I’m passionate about expressing values of honesty, authenticity, and simplicity through my work. I’ve spent the past 10 years helping launch and reimagine businesses for today’s digital world.

"I believe in the power of thinking small. In being real rather than perfect. In making designs for humans, not just for "consumers." In talking and smiling with people, not at them. In taking risks and breaking rules. In making mistakes and learning from it. In celebrating simplicity and loving what I do."

www.charithdesign.com

Línguas
  • Inglês - Pro
  • Árabe - Basic

Positions

Founder / Designer
Blace Creative
Sri Lanka
December 2019 - Present (4 anos 4 meses)
A full-service branding and digital design agency based in Sri Lanka. We create brands more human. We help purpose-driven individuals & businesses to develop brands and craft brilliant digital experiences.
Founder
Blace (Private) Limited
Sri Lanka
January 2019 - Present (5 anos 3 meses)
Blace is a design-centric conversation about business and mindset. We'll be talking about creative entrepreneurship, marketing, business, and the phycological aspect of the living from a designers' viewpoint.
Senior Graphic Designer
Doha, Quatar
April 2019 - September 2020 (1 ano 5 meses)
I work in the digital department where I create digital designs focused on social media, user experience, and interface designs that drive the conversation to our clients.
Senior Graphic Designer
Motif Agency Ltd
Quatar
January 2018 - April 2018 (3 meses)
In the capacity of the Senior Graphic Designer, I work on a variety of project types, including Visual Design, User Experience, and Interface Designs. I work across multiple platforms, responsive applications, and a variety of screen sizes, from rough sketches to highly polished, production-ready mockups I collaborate with creative directors, art directors to create innovative, clean, visually consistent brand designs, using a variety of creative styles and techniques. I produce engineer-ready style guides on all approved mockups. I provide art direction and feedback on various design projects to help the agency to maintain higher standards.
Senior Graphic Designer
Doha, Quatar
November 2014 - December 2017 (3 anos 1 mês)
I help the agency to maintain their higher standards in brand identity designs, print designs & digital designs from start to finish. I am collaborating with various team members to ensure the projects are delivering the clients' expectations.
UI UX Designer
AnnexCore
Estados Unidos
November 2013 - November 2014 (1 ano)
I worked primarily as a website and mobile app designer. I execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to development; user research, create wire-frames, storyboards, user journeys, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas; ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
Senior Graphic Designer
NAU Marketing Riyadh
Arábia Saudita
November 2012 - November 2013 (1 ano)
I was working on brand identity, print designs, editorial designs while handling all the digital graphic design requirements from social media designs to digital banners. I had the opportunity of working with clients like; Saudi Telecom, Dunkin’ Donuts, FedEx.
Senior Graphic Designer
Websrus (Private) Limited
Sri Lanka
August 2012 - October 2012 (2 meses)
I started at Websrus as a graphic designer specialized in user experience and user interface design. I took care of the UX design process from paper prototyping to final files to the developers. It was a great on-the-job training environment for me to passionate about UI/UX Design.
Graphic Designer
Ad Shop (Private) Limited
Sri Lanka
May 2009 - August 2012 (3 anos 3 meses)
My passion for graphic designing helps me to start a career in the advertising industry. My curiosity and empathy drive me to learn a lot of things about brand consulting and advertising. I was able to work on my own design concepts and work as a part of a team. I contribute designing both ATL & BTL advertising materials to various clients during my time with the company
Freelance Designer
Charith Design
Sri Lanka
June 2003 - December 2009 (6 anos 6 meses)
I help small and medium businesses to solve complex design problems with creative and functional designs. Branding, Print Designs, Websites, etc.

Educação

Design, Design & Visual Communication

January 2003 - Present (21 anos 3 meses)
Activities and Societies: Design Principles, Design Philosophy, Design Process, Design Technique, Design Methodology, Design Thinking, Design Elements & Considerations, Design Usability & Experience, Design Guides - Design Failures, Design Aesthetics & Functionalities, Art & Design, Concept Development, Design: Automation vs Control, Design Culture, Design Driven Results, Typography, Visual Communication, Usability, User Interfaces & Experience Design, Brand Identity, Brand Strategy It's about learning what you want in your career, I dedicate myself to learn every day. Because, when you are learning, your day-to-day work in your office becomes quite easy and seamless. It'll allow you to be great at what you do and become someone you always dream to be. It'll be hard at first but once you see the results, you won't avoid learning. Self-learning will open many doors. but you have to be careful to pick the right sources to get your study materials. I use LinkedIn to learn

Career in Multimedia

May 2007 - May 2009 (2 anos)

Other professional activities

Blace Academy

Teaching
February 2019 - Present (5 anos 2 meses)
the Blace. The place where you learn about design and improve your design skills. The blace an industry-leading community helping designers to create value and be valuable to the people. It’s open to anyone who aspires to become a designer, get started, and better in their design careers. If you are looking for a mentor, advice, network with people, and want your designs reviewed, then don’t look any further. This channel is about learning graphic design in Sinhala, We're aiming to provide you content that helps you move forward with your design careers. https://www.youtube.com/c/BlaceAcademy

PHNX 2021

Awards Jury Member

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