Sculpting tactile packaging, technical dielines & 3D spatial worlds.
Full-cycle packaging designer specializing in high-end export tea packaging, bespoke tinplate containers, multi-layer barrier pouches, and 3D exhibition architecture. Bridging precision pre-press engineering with opulent botanical storytelling for discerning global markets.
Wild Safari Slide Gift Box
View SpecsRigid Drawer Box with Ribbon Pull & Brewing Tray
Engineering Physical Luxury
Explore bespoke structural dielines, embossed tinplate canisters, and photorealistic 3D visualization created for international private label tea brands.
Wild Safari Slide Gift Box & Outer Sleeve
A luxury rigid drawer slide box featuring Sri Lankan wildlife botanical art, gold foil stamping, and an intuitive unboxing experience with printed tea preparation instructions.
Tarlton Hexagonal Botanical Tins Collection
An iconic 14-blend collection of hexagonal embossed tinplate canisters with individual botanical flavor profiles, metallic gold trims, and seamless 6-sided body wraps.
Tipson Tea Modular Exhibition Pavilion
From 3D digital CAD twin to live built pavilion at London ExCeL: modular MDF walls, eco-friendly aluminum trussing, and immersive wellness graphics.
Tarlton Tea & Spices Divider Gift Box
A magnetic hinged gift box with bespoke internal compartments engineered to house fine Ceylon tea blends alongside whole authentic spices (Ceylon Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves).
Tarlton Heart-Lock Wellness Canisters
Heart-shaped collectible tins with a vintage gold mechanical lock clasp, Russian EAC regulatory compliance typography, and metallic rolled-edge dielines.
999 Pure Ceylon Tea Flexible Zipper Pouch
A multi-layer barrier zipper pouch for 300g and 500g loose Ceylon tea, balancing rich Middle Eastern cultural aesthetics with modern minimalist geometry.
Tarlton Pure Ceylon Cinnamon Canister
An eco-friendly cylindrical paper tube packaging for premium 40g Ceylon cinnamon quills, combining earthy terracotta browns, gold foil accents, and QR code authenticity.
Tarlton Heritage Regional Cloth Bags
Textured natural cotton cloth drawstring sacks celebrating Sri Lanka’s most famed tea terroirs (Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Galle, Weligama) with vintage woodcut illustrations.
Veyra Royal Dimbula Tea Folding Carton
An imperial emerald folding box designed for Japanese private label import, featuring delicate gold damask flourishes, Japanese kanji/katakana typography, and an opulent peacock crest.
Tarlton Golden & Silver Tips Glass Reserve Jars
Exquisite 40g apothecary glass jars crowned with turned natural mahogany wood stoppers laser-engraved with the Tarlton signature, finished with metallic foil labels.
Tarlton "Love in a Cup" Master Gift Wrap
A romantic 60-tea-bag gift collection outer wrap featuring 6 herbal and green tea blends, custom Pantone 2635 C lavender ink, and intricate botanical bouquets.
Tarlton Hospitality & Environmental Signage
A comprehensive suite of environmental graphics spanning elegant cafe menu boards, factory hygiene attire protocols, and bespoke event welcome boards.
The Hexagonal Tinplate Collection
Engineered with interlocking six-sided geometry for shelf-tessellation. Select any bespoke botanical blend to inspect its 3D visualization, technical 369.5mm wrap dieline, and Pantone matching formula.
Blackberry & Sage
Herbal Infusion — The Trend is Real
A decadent botanical infusion marrying sweet dark forest berries with aromatic wild sage. Designed with deep wine tinplate and shimmering gold embossing.
From 3D Digital Twin to ExCeL London
Designing the complete trade show presence for Tipson Tea at the Natural & Organic Products Expo 2023 in London. An exact 1:1 realization from Blender CAD conceptualization to live constructed pavilion.
Lightweight reusable aluminum extrusions engineered for quick, tool-free assembly and compact shipping from Colombo to London.
Rigid 6mm MDF wall partitions coated with anti-glare matte vinyl graphics featuring watercolor herbal foliage and tea harvest motifs.
Central branded reception counter with built-in tasting dispenser, display shelving for wellness ranges, and digital QR buyer brochures.
The Craft Behind the Creations
Rooted in pre-press print production discipline, elevated by 3D digital visualization, and dedicated to luxury export tea packaging excellence.
"Design is more than visuals; it is a strategic bridge connecting a brand's heritage with the consumer’s tactile senses."
Dynamic and detail-oriented Creative Graphic Designer with specialized expertise in high-end export tea packaging, 3D visualization, print production, and visual branding. Proven track record across full-cycle product development—from initial client consultation and concept generation to prepress preparation, color separation, and final production. Highly experienced in direct client communications for international private label brands across the USA, UK, Japan, UAE, and Russia.
Crafting structurally sound, sensory-rich packaging forms designed for physical unboxing delight and automated packing line compatibility.
Hands-on technical production mastery liaising directly with premier commercial printers (Print Care, Flexi Print, Intermart) ensuring zero color drift.
Creating high-fidelity digital twins and photorealistic 3D renders that allow international private-label buyers to approve concepts before physical tooling.
Blending traditional artisanal illustration with modern AI workflows to accelerate moodboarding, flavor storytelling, and agile campaign rollouts.
Professional Industry Experience
Junior Graphic Designer
- •Lead full-cycle packaging design for high-quality, premium Ceylon tea exports, specializing in custom private label solutions for international markets (USA, Russia, Middle East, Japan).
- •Direct client communication and active participation in design strategy meetings to capture client brand visions and translate them into market-ready packaging assets.
- •Collaborate closely with internal Quality Assurance (QA) teams, marketing specialists, and product development managers to ensure structural accuracy, regulatory compliance, and visual excellence.
- •Manage end-to-end print preparation and color separation, liaising directly with major printing partners (Flexi Print, Intermart, Print Care).
- •Define technical printing specifications including special Pantone spot colors, gold foiling, embossing, and spot UV finishes across diverse packaging substrates (MDF, tin canisters, flexible packaging, paperboard).
- •Integrated generative AI tools to streamline rapid concept visualization, ideation, and social media content generation, ensuring agile and innovative campaign rollouts.
Assistant Graphic Designer
- •Conceptualized and designed luxury tea packaging, structural gift boxes, and seasonal promotional artwork for global export markets.
- •Produced high-fidelity 3D renderings and spatial visualizations for modular exhibition booths (e.g., Natural & Organic Expo, London), retail displays, and commercial signage.
- •Developed branded marketing collateral, email campaigns, and custom signage tailored to indoor and outdoor specifications.
- •Handled client communications and alignment across design approvals and production schedules.
Graphic Designer & Production Specialist
- •Gained extensive hands-on experience in pre-press file setup, color calibration, and operating high-capacity Konica Minolta digital printing presses.
- •Managed end-to-end short-run and large-format print jobs, performing quality control checks on color accuracy, alignment, and finishing.
- •Communicated directly with walk-in and corporate clients to assess print requirements, offer material recommendations, and deliver tailored visual design solutions.
Education & Certified Qualifications
Graphic Design Certificate Course
- Advanced Vector Graphics Creation & Formatting in Adobe Illustrator
- Page Layout & Desktop Publishing in Adobe InDesign
- Raster Image Manipulation, Retouching, Masking, & Image Composition in Adobe Photoshop
- 2D to 3D Workflows, Channels, Paths, & Vector Shapes in Photoshop
- Color Theory, Color Management, Color Modes, Blending Modes, & Adjustments
- High-Resolution Scanning Technology, Pre-Press Prep, Color Separations, & Special Color Outputting
Computer Application Assistant (MS Office)
- Technical computer infrastructure, hardware and software workflows for graphics production
Diploma in English Language
- Professional business communication, international client presentation skills
Let's Craft Something Extraordinary
Whether you need market-ready structural packaging dielines, photorealistic 3D renders for buyer presentation, or exhibition architecture, I welcome private label and brand collaborations worldwide.