Designer
Hello, I’m Lawan
I craft brands and visuals that tell stories.
Lawan Rajapaksha
Design with intent. Connect with impact.
About Me | The Designer Behind the Work
For over eight years, I’ve been transforming ideas into visual stories that don’t just catch the eye—they capture hearts and minds. My journey started with a love for the perfect curve of a letterform and has evolved into a passion for building entire brand universes.
I believe great design lives at the intersection of strategy and soul. It’s not enough for something to look beautiful; it must work—whether that’s clarifying a message, elevating a product, or forging a lasting connection with an audience.
“Explore in-depth case studies that reveal the strategy, process, and results behind my most meaningful work.”
Hela Osu Beverages
Hela Osu Beverages offers dehydrated herbal tea and kola kanda made from traditional Sri Lankan pala leaves such as Akkapana, Pi
tawakka, Hathavariya, and Heen Bovitiya. Inspired by ancient healing practices, the beverages are redesigned for modern, convenient
daily use. The brand reconnects people with indigenous herbal wellness through simple, natural, and accessible drinks
Nade Gura Booklet
Nade Gura is a modern guide booklet inspired by the ancient Sri Lankan tradition of pilgrimage guides. Designed for Sri Pada hikers, it provides clear information on routes, safety, cultural etiquette, and environmental responsibility. Through simple visuals and illustrations, the booklet enhances the journey, making it safer and more respectful for pilgrims by applying contemporary graphic design.
Hela Osu Beverages
Hela Osu Beverages offers dehydrated herbal tea and kola kanda made from traditional Sri Lankan pala leaves such as Akkapana, Pi
tawakka, Hathavariya, and Heen Bovitiya. Inspired by ancient healing practices, the beverages are redesigned for modern, convenient
daily use. The brand reconnects people with indigenous herbal wellness through simple, natural, and accessible drinks
Alexithymia Bangle
The Alexithymia Bangle is a wearable communication device that helps individuals express emotions non-verbally. Using sensors, it translates emotional states into color, emojis, and audio feedback, supporting understanding, respect, and emotional connection in everyday life
Branding
Illustration
Creating bespoke visual narratives and icons that communicate complex ideas with personality, warmth, and immediate clarity.
UI/UX, prototyping
Designing intuitive digital experiences through user-focused research and interactive prototypes that bridge concept to functional reality.
Motion
Bringing stories and interfaces to life with purposeful animation that guides, engages, and enhances user understanding.