“My education has been instrumental in shaping my drive to make a difference. This is a recognition of the impact we can make together. A heartfelt thank you to AOD and my UK alma maters for their invaluable guidance!” - Poornima Meegammana Poornima Meegammana, an outstandingly talented alumna of AOD, has been honoured with the prestigious Social Action Award at the UK Alumni Awards 2023-24. This recognises her remarkable work as a designer catalysing social change through he

With a legacy of over two decades in creative education, AOD has been a significant influencer in Sri Lanka’s creative and design industry and economy. Its partnership with Northumbria University, Newcastle UK, spanning over 15 years, with more than 2000 graduates throughout has strengthened its position, offering students the opportunity to graduate with a globally recognised UK design degree alongside a unique AOD design education in the fields of Fashion & Textile Design

Sasandi De Silva Follows the Path of Success Paved by AOD, Becoming the Silver Winner of the International Award at Graduate Fashion Week London 2024 Congratulations to Sasandi De Silva for winning the Silver Award at the Graduate Fashion Week International Awards 2024 in London! Sasandi, a sustainable fashion designer, envisions integrating heritage crafts and sustainability, showcasing art through fashion to highlight the work of Sri Lankan artisans. She aims for sustainabi

An Invitation to Explore AOD’s International Design Foundation Plus Programme AOD, along with its award-winning international faculty, is set to host an open event for post O/L students on Sunday, July 21st. This event aims to help students explore creative career paths and understand how to turn these aspirations into reality. The event will give potential students the opportunity to participate in workshops, engage in diverse experiences, and converse with creative experts.

Colombo, the beating heart of Sri Lanka, is more than its skyline or its coastline. It’s a city that exists in layers; in the memories of its people, in the rhythm of its streets, in the art and architecture that mark its growth, and in the countless untold stories that give it life. Yet, for all its richness, Colombo has often lacked a collective narrative that captures its essence. Now, a new design-led initiative seeks to change that. “What’s Your Colombo?”, a two-year cre

Sri Lanka’s leading design campus, AOD, is inviting the country’s most creative young minds to step into the world of design at its Colombo Creative Day – Open House Experience. Taking place on September 20th, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Colombo Innovation Tower, the event is specifically designed for post O/L and post A/L students who are exploring their next step in education and careers. This is your chance to get a first-hand look at the country’s most vibrant creative communit

By Shannon Salgadoe and Pix by M.A. Pushpa Kumara Raw energy met unstoppable vision as this year's graduates of the Academy of Design (AOD) put their collections on display during Day One of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFWSL) held at Cinnamon Life on Wednesday. The collections showcased a dynamic spectrum of aesthetics with designs ranging from bold, colourful statements to clean, monochromatic looks, moving through an array of rich and unexpected colour palett

Immersive, hands-on sessions on 9 May 2026 mark the first stop in a curated city series expanding access to creative education across Sri Lanka The Academy of Design (AOD) will host an exclusive Open Day in Kandy on 9 May 2026, marking the first stop in a curated series of cities where the institution will extend access to design education. Taking place from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM at The Kandy Club, the Open Day is designed as an immersive introduction to AOD’s internationally r