L O A D I N G
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I am Gayan Harshana,

A Web Designer + Visual Designer based in New York City.

Gayan Harshana

For over a decade, I’ve been helping startups and small businesses deliver seamless digital experiences across the web. Having lived and worked in Sri Lanka and Japan along the way, I’m now open to a full-time role in New York City where I can make a meaningful impact!

Gayan Harshana
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Projects
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Industries
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Professional Skills

From crafting intuitive interfaces to building responsive, high-performing websites, I ensure that every project aligns with business goals and user needs. I believe great design goes hand in hand with performance. By incorporating SEO best practices and cloud computing I ensure that websites are discoverable and scalable.

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UX/UI Design

Designing user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces that enhance usability, and overall experience.

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Responsive & Accessible Web Design

Creating responsive, accessible websites that work seamlessly across devices, following WCAG guidelines.

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Visual Design & Digital Illustration

Crafting compelling visuals, UI elements, and branding assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

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SEO & Digital Marketing

Optimizing websites for search engines and increasing visibility through data-driven marketing techniques.

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Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services

Managing cloud-based hosting and infrastructure using Amazon Web Services like S3, EC2, and Route 53.

Portfolio

Enlight Business Solutions

Designed and developed a professional website for Enlight Business Solutions, ensuring responsiveness, intuitive navigation, scalability, and brand consistency.

Schertzer Law

Designed and developed a professional, user-friendly website for Schertzer Law, prioritizing responsiveness, and seamless content management with WordPress.

Urban Kitties

Illustrated a limited collection of 1,000 NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), providing collectors with exclusive one-of-a-kind digital assets, and resale opportunities.

The Kitten Rescue Project

Designed a compelling, mission-driven logo and brand guidelines for The Kitten Rescue Project, fostering emotional connections with adopters and donors.

Professional Experience

February 2013 – Present

Web Designer + Visual Designer

Freelance (Various Clients)
July 2011 – January 2013

Web Designer

Cenango Financial LLC (Sri Lanka)

Professional Education

September 2023 – August 2024

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google
August 2023 – May 2024

Game Design Art & Concepts Specialization

California Institute of the Arts
September 2008 – February 2011

Diploma in Computing

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology

Design & Technology Stack

I leverage a combination of industry-leading design tools, development frameworks, and cloud technologies to create seamless digital experiences.

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Bootstrap

WordPress

WordPress

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services

Hire Me!

I love contributing to meaningful projects. If you think I’d be a good fit for your team, let’s discuss how I can contribute!