Yamitha Lakshitha
About Yamitha Lakshitha
Yamitha Lakshitha is a Product Designer with over seven years of experience in user experience design. He has worked at various companies, including EY and Cut+Dry, and has a background in International Business.
Work at Cut+Dry
Yamitha Lakshitha has been employed at Cut+Dry as a Product Designer since June 2023. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall product experience. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that design solutions align with business objectives and user needs. This position marks a significant step in her career, allowing her to apply her extensive experience in product design to new challenges.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to her current role, Yamitha Lakshitha worked as a Senior UX Consultant at EY for 10 months in 2022 to 2023. She also held positions as a Product Designer at Wibble for three years from 2019 to 2022, and at The Nescius for six months in 2022. Her earlier experience includes working as a UX Designer at Motion Miracles for two years from 2017 to 2019. These roles contributed to her development of skills in designing intuitive user experiences.
Education and Expertise
Yamitha Lakshitha studied at Buckinghamshire New University, where she earned a degree in International Business Management from 2012 to 2016. She also attended The Interaction Design Foundation from 2021 to 2022, enhancing her knowledge in user experience design. Additionally, she completed her advanced level studies at Dharmaraja College - Kandy, focusing on Business and Commerce from 1999 to 2011. This educational background supports her expertise in product design and user experience.
Background in Entrepreneurship
Yamitha Lakshitha co-founded Scarlet Ruby, where she worked for five years from 2017 to 2022. This experience provided her with insights into the entrepreneurial landscape and the importance of user-centered design in product development. Her involvement in this venture complements her technical skills with a practical understanding of business operations and market needs.
Professional Values and Aspirations
Yamitha Lakshitha values effective communication, pragmatism, accountability, transparency, and collaboration in her work environment. She aspires to become a champion product designer, focusing on a strategic and empathetic approach to problem-solving. Her commitment to these principles guides her design philosophy and interactions within teams.