ayubowan!

"may you live long" / traditional sri lankan blessing

An award-winning creative specialized in Multimedia driven Brand Experiences, Shopper Marketing, and Creative Commerce. Young Lynx winner, and South Asia Book Award commendation recipient. I thrive at the intersection of design and storytelling, where visuals and narratives work together to create powerful, lasting impressions. My work has helped global brands such as Coca-Cola, TikTok, Jotun, Lucid Motors, Wynn Resorts and Adidas craft immersive experiences that drive conversion.

My passion for visual storytelling goes beyond the world of brands. Short films I’ve written and directed have screened in multiple international festivals, and my graphic novel ‘Enlightened’ (published by Simon & Schuster) received praise from WSJ, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus and more. You’re also likely to stumble across my digital illustration work where I build worlds, create characters, and occasionally break the rules.

Books: Represented by Gordon Warnock at Fuse Literary

awards & honors

South Asia Book Award (2024)
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Visual Arabia Yearbook (2013)
Visual Arabia

Young Lynx Winner (2022)
Dubai Lynx Festival of Creativity

Digital Art Award (2013)
United Nations Sri Lanka

Creative Face to Watch (2021)
Campaign Middle East

Social Media Contribution Award (2013)
Mashable / Etisalat

Commerce Category Winner (2020)
WPP Extraordinary Awards

Character Design Winner (2012, 2013)
Middle East Film & Comic Con

Jury Prize Nominee (2015)
Molins Film Festival

Merits – 3D Animation, Group (2005)
Sri Lankan Association for Software Industry

talks / appearances

New York Comic Con
Galle Literary Festival
Middle East Film & Comic Con
Mumbai Comic Con
MegaCon Orlando
Supanova Melbourne
Lanka Comic Con
World Art Dubai
Sharjah International Book Fair
Filmfest Dresden
Dubai International Film Festival

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