ABOUT AOD
The Academy of Design is Sri Lanka’s leading international design institution, redefining creative education through globally connected, industry-driven learning experiences. For over two decades, AOD has empowered the next generation of designers, innovators, and creative thinkers to shape industries, culture, and communities through creativity.
With internationally recognised programmes in Visual Communication and Design, Motion Graphics and Animation, Fashion and Textile Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, and Interior Design, AOD combines conceptual thinking with real-world application to prepare students for successful creative careers both locally and internationally. The AOD Foundation Program also provides a direct entry pathway into these BA programmes, offering aspiring creatives the opportunity to build the fundamental skills, confidence, and creative thinking needed to begin their design journey.
AOD’s strong relationships with the design industry provide students with access to internships, live projects, workshops, mentorships, and collaborations with leading brands, agencies, designers, and creative professionals. Through platforms such as the Sri Lanka Design Festival and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka, both conceptualised and presented by AOD, students gain exposure to international creative networks, industry leaders, and real-world opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.
Supported by dedicated academic guidance and an immersive creative community, AOD nurtures confident, future-focused individuals ready to make meaningful impact through design, culture, and innovation.
More than a university, AOD is a platform for creative possibility.