About Design + Tech

We're passionate about bridging the gap between creative design and technical implementation, empowering the next generation of digital professionals in Sri Lanka.

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Our Story

Founded in 2022, Design + Tech emerged from a simple observation: the digital landscape in Sri Lanka was evolving rapidly, but there was a significant gap between creative design vision and technical implementation skills. Too many talented designers struggled to bring their concepts to life, while developers often lacked the design sensibilities needed for exceptional user experiences.

Our founders, Kavitha Jayasinghe and Roshan Perera, both veterans of the global tech industry, recognized this opportunity to create something transformative. Having worked with leading design and development teams in Silicon Valley and London, they brought their expertise back to Sri Lanka with a mission to elevate the local digital talent ecosystem.

What started as weekend workshops in a small co-working space in Colombo has grown into Sri Lanka's premier design-to-code training institute, with over 500 successful graduates now working at top companies across the island and internationally.

Design + Tech team collaboration
500+
Graduates

Our Mission & Vision

Driving the future of digital education in Sri Lanka

Our Mission

To democratize access to world-class design and development education, empowering Sri Lankan professionals with the skills needed to compete globally while contributing to the local digital economy's growth.

Our Vision

To establish Sri Lanka as a recognized hub for design-to-code excellence in South Asia, where creative professionals seamlessly blend artistic vision with technical expertise to create world-class digital experiences.

Meet Our Expert Team

Industry professionals with decades of combined experience in design and development

Zephyrion Kaelen

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Former Senior UX Designer at Google, with 12 years of experience in product design and user research. Zephyrion specializes in design systems and user-centered design methodologies.

UX Design Design Systems

Orionis Thorne

Co-Founder & Technical Director

Former Lead Frontend Developer at Spotify, bringing 10 years of experience in React, Node.js, and modern web technologies. Expert in performance optimization and scalable architecture.

React JavaScript

Seraphina Veridian

Senior Instructor

Former Product Designer at Airbnb with expertise in interaction design and prototyping. Seraphina has mentored over 200 students and specializes in design-to-code workflows.

Figma Prototyping

Cassian Lumina

Full-Stack Development Lead

Software architect with 15 years at Microsoft and Amazon. Cassian brings enterprise-level development practices and cloud architecture expertise to our curriculum.

Node.js AWS

Astraea Nightingale

Career Development Specialist

Former HR Director at Uber with specialized focus on tech talent development. Astraea helps our graduates navigate career transitions and secure positions at top companies.

Career Coaching Recruitment

Ignis Solara

Industry Relations Manager

Veteran technology consultant with extensive network across Sri Lankan and international tech companies. Ignis facilitates partnerships and job placement opportunities.

Partnerships Strategy

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in education and continuously update our curriculum with industry best practices.

Community

We foster a supportive learning environment where students and alumni continue to grow together throughout their careers.

Innovation

We embrace new technologies and teaching methodologies to ensure our students are always ahead of industry trends.

Impact

We measure success by the positive impact our graduates make in their careers and the broader Sri Lankan tech ecosystem.

Our Impact in Numbers

Transforming careers across Sri Lanka

500+
Graduates
Successfully placed in top companies
95%
Employment Rate
Within 6 months of graduation
150%
Salary Increase
Average career advancement
50+
Partner Companies
Actively hiring our graduates

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Leading Design-to-Code Education in Sri Lanka

Design + Tech has established itself as Sri Lanka's premier destination for professional design and development training, combining international expertise with local market understanding. Our team brings together decades of experience from global technology leaders, creating a unique learning environment that prepares students for both local and international opportunities.

Founded by industry veterans who recognized the gap between creative potential and technical implementation in Sri Lanka's growing digital economy, we've developed comprehensive programs that address real market needs while maintaining world-class educational standards that rival international institutions.

Our approach emphasizes practical application, mentorship, and career development support that extends well beyond classroom instruction. Students benefit from direct access to professionals who have shaped digital experiences at companies like Google, Spotify, Airbnb, and Microsoft, gaining insights that significantly accelerate their professional growth.

Through strategic partnerships with leading technology companies across Sri Lanka and abroad, we maintain close connections to industry trends and employment opportunities, ensuring our graduates are well-positioned for successful career transitions and long-term advancement in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.