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Shamika NethadunUI/UX Designer

Designing simple, useful digital experiences for web and mobile.

Based in Sri LankaOpen to opportunities

Travel booking app screen
Analytics dashboard
Profile screen
Ruthgems
Landing page hero
Checkout flow
Calendar view
Settings screen
Music player
Destination add model

About

Portrait of Shamika Nethadun

My journey into design started with a background in software engineering and a curiosity about how people interact with technology. As a UI/UX Designer, I’ve worked on websites, SaaS products, dashboards, and mobile applications, turning ideas and complex requirements into simple, usable experiences.

What excites me about product design is the opportunity to understand people, solve real problems, and create experiences that feel clear and effortless. I believe good design is not only about how something looks, but also about how naturally it works for the people using it.

With a background in software engineering and experience working closely with developers, I bring both design and technical thinking to my work. I’m continuously learning more about UX research, usability, and human-centered design, with the goal of creating products that are useful, thoughtful, and genuinely meaningful.

Tools I use every day

  • Figma
  • FigJam
  • Photoshop
  • Miro
  • Notion
  • Clarity
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React

Selected Work

3 projects

  • Travelco Holidays

    Travelco Holidays

    Website · UX/UI

    Redesigning travel experiences and digital platforms to make information easier to understand and navigate.

  • HR Management System

    HR Management System

    SaaS · Web · Mobile

    A human-centred HR platform covering attendance, leave, payroll and employee management.

  • Ruth Gems

    Ruth Gems

    Website · UX/UI

    A Legacy of Ceylon's Finest Gemstones. Discover the captivating colours, natural beauty and timeless character of Ceylon gemstones. Explore a collection where every stone has its own story to tell.

Experience

  1. Travelco Holidays logo

    Travelco Holidays

    Junior UI/UX Designer

    January 2026 — Present

    • Web and mobile interface design
    • Travel and visa-related platforms
    • Landing pages and booking experiences
    • Design systems and developer handoff
  2. DI11 Soft logo

    DI11 Soft

    UI/UX Designer Intern

    June 2025 — December 2025

    • HRMS web and mobile products
    • ERP and inventory management
    • Analytics dashboards
    • Prototyping and developer collaboration

Education

  • University of Plymouth logo

    University of Plymouth

    BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

    Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

  • Sri Lanka Mental Health Foundation logo

    Sri Lanka Mental Health Foundation

    Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Currently Exploring

  • UX Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Human-Centred Design
  • Accessibility
  • HCI
  • Design Systems

Beyond Design

Curious about how people think, behave and interact with the world.

  • Psychology
  • Photography
  • Technology
  • Product Design

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