Passionate about creating user-centered products that deliver business value while enhancing people's interactions with technology. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, advocate for design thinking, and implement iterative design processes based on user feedback and testing.
Product Designer
I transform complexity into clarity. With 20 years of design mastery and a delectable decade crafting product experiences, I create digital solutions that don't just look beautiful, they change how people interact with technology.
Humanising Tech with Empathy & Experiment Driven Design.
My superpower? Taking million-data-point challenges and turning them into intuitive interfaces that your grandmother could navigate. From assisted living platforms processing real-time health data to enterprise expense systems that actually make sense, I bridge the gap between what technology can do and what humans need it to do.
I don't just design products. I architect experiences.
Every pixel serves a purpose. Every interaction tells a story. Every solution starts with deep empathy for the humans who will live with what I create. Whether it's helping elderly users maintain independence through smart technology or enabling businesses to streamline complex workflows, I believe great design should feel invisible—effortlessly guiding users toward their goals.
When I'm not simplifying the seemingly impossible, I'm mentoring the next generation of designers, establishing scalable design systems, and advocating for accessibility as a fundamental right, not an afterthought.
Ready to turn your complex challenge into someone's favorite digital experience?
Let's create something that matters.
My approach to turning complex problems into simple, impactful solutions, rooted in design thinking, double diamond, and design sprint methodologies.
Real problems start with real people. I listen deeply, design with heart, and make decisions rooted in empathy.
Ambiguity doesn’t scare me, it excites me. I treat change as fuel for creativity, not friction.
Failure isn't a flaw, it’s feedback. I iterate with intent, using each misstep to sharpen what comes next.
I untangle complexity to find the signal. My goal, make things feel simple, without dumbing them down.
I design in the open. Working closely with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders, I believe shared ownership builds stronger products.
I balance intuition with structure. Creativity lights the spark; systems scale the fire.
I design for people and performance. Every decision ties back to both user needs and business goals.
Curiosity shapes my craft. I draw from psychology, tech, and art to design with deeper perspective.
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Cross-Functional Teams Led
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Years of Experience
Feels the most authentic and humble while still being professional. It positions the recommendations as coming from meaningful working relationships rather than just endorsements.
I had the privilege of working closely with Sameera during his tenure at Mitra Innovation. His contributions were invaluable to our team. Sameera’s expertise in usability analysis and user experience (UX) design significantly enhanced our projects.
As an HFI Usability Analyst, Sameera consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of user needs. He conducted thorough research, identified pain points, and proposed effective solutions. His ability to bridge the gap between technical requirements and user expectations was remarkable.
During our collaboration, Sameera played a pivotal role in optimizing the user interfaces of several critical applications. His attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to delivering user-friendly experiences were evident in every project. Sameera’s positive attitude and collaborative approach made him a pleasure to work with.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sameera for any UX-related role. His passion for enhancing usability and creating delightful interactions will undoubtedly benefit any organisation.
Sameera Thilakasiri worked under me at Mitra and was a pleasure to work with. He has solid UI/UX skills and always brought a user-centered approach to his work. A friendly and positive team player, Sameera was well-liked and consistently dependable.
Drawing parallels from diverse subject areas, a source of enormous knowledge on user experience, and a true team player. These are the 3 key things that comes to mind about Sameera. Sameera is someone who wants to make a difference in the world, and takes every opportunity he gets to do so. From sharing knowledge on unpopular topics, to contributing and driving charities, to initiating standardisation for country wide design systems, Sameera has been part of it all. It was a pleasure to be part of a project Sameera initiated called DeSysLag, which was essentially driving design systems approach for public/government related digital projects which saw a big boost in pickup within a span of few weeks. Sameera is an asset to any team/company and I wish him all the very best!
I worked with Sameera on the build and delivery of a very complicated, major web project. Sameera was great to work with - both on a professional and personal level. He was very adept at both coding, organising, and dealing with a constantly changing set of requirements. He was seemingly unflappable, and could cope with anything thrown at him. I'm very grateful for the hard work he put in.
I had the pleasure of working with Sameera on multiple projects and it has been a very pleasant experience for me. He brings in alot of team spirit can collaboration into teams he works with. He was also onsite at the same time that I was on an onsite engagement in the UK and I have seen Sameera conduct himself professionally and also maintaining good client relationships with our customers. I recommend Sameera with my highest regard and I wish him well in his career.
A selection of brands I've had the privilege to design for, spanning startups to enterprise clients across various industries.
