I have been collaborating with a diverse array of corporate, public and non-government sector clients since 2017, working with high profile clients such as the United Nations Population Fund.
With my interdisciplinary skillset and experience, I have delivered highly refined and impactful work in communications strategy and design, research and data visualisation.
I have been at the forefront of advancing Sri Lanka's data digitalization and statistical communication landscape, collaborating with clients such as the German development agency (GIZ) and the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka.
A communications strategist, researcher and data analyst operating from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
RECENT AND ONGOING PROJECTS
Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka
DATA VISUALISATION, DATA DISSEMINATION TOOLS AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING.
Improving DCS’s data visualisation and communication capacities, processes, and resources through:
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Capacity building programs, process design, staff training and mentoring on data visualisation, data driven design, communications for public data dissemination and publication standards.
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Development of high quality bespoke data visualisation and digital communication tools for the web. Crafting user-friendly, high impact self service dashboards, animations, interactive presentations and publications to disseminate DCS’s data to the wider public.
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Production of design guides and standardisation manuals to ensure a high quality of data dissemination through a rigorous quality control process
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Development of an online design and data visualisation training and resource centre for DCS staff to streamline production and training processes.
Technical Consultant to the UNFPA and Sri Lanka Family Planning Association : Development of a Comprehensive Sexual Education Platform for Adolescents and Young Adults. (December 2023 onwards)
United Nations Population Fund Sri Lanka + Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka
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Comprehensive Report on the Sri Lankan Digital CSE Landscape
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Blueprint Development for a New CSE Platform
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Design and high-definition prototyping of gamified and interactive elements of the platform. This includes sourcing concept artists and creative writers for content creation, as well as identifying production houses with the necessary creative and technical capabilities to execute product development.
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Coordination with Digital Content Production House: Working closely with the digital content production house to ensure that the platform and its content are developed in accordance with the expectations and standards outlined in the development documentation.
SERVICES AND EXPERTISE
Communications strategy, design, branding and visual identity development
I specialise in crafting communications strategy, identifying pathways to reach audiences, and developing print, digital and interactive media for projects and brands.
Data Visualisation and Data Driven Design.
Infographics, Dashboards, Interactive Infographics, Explainer Videos and Animated Infographics (2D),
Concept to deployment digital asset development
Development of full scale, ready-to-deploy mass communication products for the web, specialising in data dissemination, advocacy and learning.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research with Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
Turnkey research projects from research design to policy and communication.
Let's talk!
Or reach me on +94 71 617 6663
10.00 AM - 10.00 PM Colombo Time
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EXPERTISE AND SPECIALISATIONS
Communications design and digital asset development
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Development of full-scale, ready-to-deploy mass communication products for the web, with a specialisation in data dissemination, advocacy, and learning, using cutting-edge digital technologies and tools.
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Conceptualisation, creation, and management of content across a wide array of digital tools and channels, including videos, interactive content, and other multimedia formats, ensuring effective engagement and knowledge sharing with diverse audiences.
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In-depth communications research and usability analysis for medium to large scale digital deployments, identifying user needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement, and applying best practices and industry standards to enhance the user experience and impact.
Brand Design and Brand Development
Data Analysis and Data Visualisation
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Data analysis and visualisation with R, Tableau, Chart.JS, SPSS
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Communicative data visualisation with animations, interactive web features and infographic design
UX and Visual Design
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With Adobe Creative suite and Serif Affinity
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UX and UI Design with Tumult Hype and Figma
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Publication design
Research and analysis
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Qualitative and Quantitative research methodologies
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Ethnographies, field research and participatory research methods
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Policy research and comparative policy studies
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Reporting and consultation on Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
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Market research driven brand development
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Copywriting, voice and tone guides
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Production of Brand guidelines and brand standardisation tools.