Achira Spaulding

Achira Spaulding

UI/UX Designer | Product Designer | Creative Problem Solver | User-Centric Innovator

6 yrs experience · Colombo, Sri Lanka · 30-40 hrs/week

About

I'm someone who loves designing digital experiences that people actually enjoy and that make a real impact. My focus is on bridging the gap between business goals and user needs, creating intuitive, human-centered products that feel seamless and meaningful. I’ve been involved in every stage of the product lifecycle, from brainstorming ideas and sketching wireframes to prototyping and bringing designs to life. Using Figma, I turn concepts into experiences that are not only functional but also visually engaging and accessible. I make a difference by designing smooth user flows and prototypes that keep users engaged, building scalable design systems, using research and data to refine experiences, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. I also enjoy applying design thinking to solve complex UX challenges, mentoring fellow designers, staying up-to-date with trends, and always advocating for the user. Whether I’m starting a project from scratch or improving an existing product, my goal is the same: to create thoughtful, purposeful designs that truly resonate with people.

Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingDesign SystemsFigmaIllustratorInformation ArchitecturePhotoshopProblem SolvingPrototypingUI/UX DesignUser ResearchWireframing

Experience

  • UI/UX Designer · Rope Digital05/2024 – Present

    Created UI prototypes that were visually beautiful and extremely interactive but also conveyed the brand personality and ensured an interactive and effortless user experience. Implemented and streamlining user journeys, flows, and interactions in a bid to minimize and optimize product satisfaction. Talked with people face-to-face, usability testing, and implemented honest feedback to close user-driven improvements.

  • Junior UI/UX Designer · Surge Global07/2022 – 12/2022

    Helped in user research and heuristic evaluation to improve product usability. Designed and constructed interactive prototypes and usability tests to validate design principles. Enhanced collaboration and communications skills of the cross-functional teams.

  • Intern UI Designer · Showtown Entertainment08/2018 – 04/2019

    Created interactive online content and multimedia resources for corporate campaigns. Worked on editing and motion graphics for videos. Guaranteed brand consistency in all media outputs with consistency in terms of brand identity.

  • Intern Graphic & UI Designer · Infolink Solutions01/2017 – 08/2018

    Designed user-friendly, visually engaging website layouts. Developed foundational UI/UX skills in design consistency and interaction modules. Built a strong foundation in web development principles, collaborating with developers.

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