Integrated Design Research Conference
Design Workshops for All
Our lineup of workshops has been meticulously crafted to cater to a diverse audience, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enhance their design skills. Whether you’re an industry professional, an individual looking to boost your skill set, or a school eager to foster creative thinking, there’s a workshop tailored just for you.
Hands-on practise based workshops for industry and professionals.
Hands-on skill based workshops for design individuals.
Hands-on design thinking workshop for Schools Children.
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Design Camp
These hands-on, practice-based workshops are designed exclusively for industry experts. Dive deep into practical exercises, real-world challenges, and the latest trends in design. Our Design Camp workshops offer a unique opportunity to refine your skills, collaborate with peers, and gain valuable insights from industry practitioners.
Design in Three Languages: Workshop on multilingual typography
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Venue : MeCo Studio (Extension Building)
Fee : LKR 1000/=
Workshop conducted by:
Mr. Pathum Egodawatta, Director, Mooniak
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to understand how to effectively design your visual communications in the three official languages of Sri Lanka. You will learn the theoretical approach to designing for many languages and practice how to choose and combine fonts for multilingual campaigns and projects by applying the knowledge. Together we will also demystify the strange issues with typing, keyboards and encoding in Sinhala and Tamil typography.
Workshop Highlights:
This workshop will focus on introducing participants to a theoretical framework for Sinhala, Tamil and Latin multi script typography and through a series of exercises they will practice and familiarise this framework.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers, and anyone passionate about typography looking to develop their typographic skills to enhance their designs and work.
Build Your Own Brand – The Guide to Establish Yourself as a Designer
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 9am – 12pm
Venue : Design Auditorium (Extension Building)
Fee : LKR 1000/=
Workshop conducted by:
Ms. Lakruwani Wimalaratna – Interior/ Branding Designer
Principal Designer – Interiorbrand Studio | Senior Lecturer at School of Architecture, SLIIT
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to understand how to effectively create your identity and brand as a designer. This workshop will enlight you interms of the importance of creating your own brand, how to establish yourself among the competition, and how to set up your own identity to market yourself.
Workshop Highlights:
- What’s a brand?
- The requirement for Branding for a Designer
- Understand the Context and requirement – what you can offer better?
- Getting you setup – Start your own branding journey
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for university students who are about to start their career as a professional designer, entrepreneurs and all interested parties.
Guide to Film Prop Making
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 1pm – 5pm
Venue : Product Studio (Department of Integrated Design Building)
Fee : LKR 1000/=
Workshop conducted by:
Shermila Fernando – Film Production Designer, Prop Master
Overview:
Join us for an engaging workshop that will take you behind the scenes of film production to discover the art of prop making. In this workshop, we’ll provide you with a hands-on experience, allowing you to learn the intricate techniques of crafting props that play a vital role in bringing cinematic stories to life. Beyond prop making, you’ll also have the opportunity to delve into the world of film production design and explore its practical applications.This workshop serves as an introduction to the art of film production design, with a special focus on the creation of unique and meaningful props. It’s a journey into the world of filmmaking, offering you the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the craft and design elements that contribute to the magic of the movies.
Workshop Highlights:
- This workshop is a unique exploration into the art of film prop making. It aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the art department, the intricacies of production design, and the fascinating world of prop creation. Through this workshop, our contributors aim to unveil the secrets of crafting dummy weapons and their practical applications in film production.
- As aspiring designers, participants will embark on a journey of discovery, where they can explore a plethora of creative pathways within the realm of film production design. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the heart of storytelling, where the magic happens. So, join us on this creative adventure, and let’s unlock the endless possibilities of film prop making together.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers, and anyone passionate about film, set design and production design.
Fashion Photography
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 2pm – 4pm
Venue : AV Studio (Extension Building)
Fee : LKR 5000/=
Head Count: 20 – 25
Workshop conducted by:
Mr. Arantha Sirimanna, Founder of Arantha Sirimanna Photography.
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop elevate your fashion photography skills! Immerse yourself in a creative haven where we’ll explore the artistry of capturing style and elegance through the lens. This hands-on workshop will focus into lighting techniques, composition, and directing models to achieve striking and visually compelling fashion images.
Workshop Highlights:
- This workshop will Immerse you in a practical, interactive workshop that emphasizes real-world application of photography techniques, from lighting mastery to composition finesse.
- Explore the art of directing models to achieve compelling and visually striking fashion images, unlocking the secrets to evoking emotion and narrative through your lens.
- Master the use of light to enhance your fashion shots, understanding the nuances of natural and artificial lighting for different moods and styles.
- Unleash your creativity as you explore the power of visual storytelling in fashion photography, capturing moments that transcend mere images.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers or photographers and anyone passionate about fashion photography looking to develop their skills.
Designers’ Playground
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 9 am – 12 pm
Venue : MeCo Studio (Extension Building)
Fee : LKR 1000/=
Workshop conducted by:
• Menusha (Ben) Bennett, Assistant Manager of Design & Product Development, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC
• Chani Perera, Creative Director, Dentsu Grant
• Ranga Panditharathne, Interior Designer, Berkshire.design, UAE
• Nipuni Siyambalapitiya, Designer & Researcher, XD Studio
Overview:
Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and embrace the joy of design exploration? Join us at Designers’ Playground at Design Camp 2023 for an experience that will transform your approach to design, making it more fun, playful, and liberating.
In this workshop, you will meet designers working in many design fields, and ‘play’ with them using simple, everyday materials like paper, cardboard, and wood. Think of this workshop as a real ‘playground’. We will get messy, build things, play games, respect & challenge each other, and learn how to use a playful mindset in the design process.
Workshop Highlights:
We’ll help you uncover,
Why physical prototyping is an important part of ANY design process, including designing for screens
How you can use simple physical prototypes to break boundaries and find new pathways for problem-solving and innovation
How we can gently let go of our fear of failing by embracing our natural human curiosity and playfulnessYou will make a few things you can take home, and we will have surprise gifts! All materials and tools will be provided. No previous training or experience is needed!
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professionals, emerging designers, and anyone passionate about design
Session 01 – From Pencil to Power: The Art of Automotive Design
Session 02 – Industrial product design Development , Prototyping and Model Making
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 9 am – 12 pm
Venue : Product Studio (Department of Integrated Design Building)
Fee : LKR 1000/=
Head Count: 30 – 35
Workshop conducted by:
• Mr. Dilnath Deegala, Design Manager at Vega Innovations
• Mr. Deshaja Dewapriya , Lecturer Department of Design studies ,NSBM Green University . Founder Yaralawa Design studio
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to learn workshop which offers expert guidance, hands-on experience, networking opportunities, portfolio building, and a fun and engaging learning environment. Participants will learn from industry experts with years of experience, develop their design skills through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, and connect with other designers and industry professionals. They’ll also have the opportunity to get foundation to build their design portfolios by learning automotive design concepts and the development process of the products in the industry ,including the sketching development and model developments . further the behavior of the product development process in the industry will be discussed. and also the basic material for the industrial model making and developments will be discussed.
Workshop Highlights:
• Participants will learn from experts who have years of experience in automotive design and industrial design and can provide valuable insights into the field.
• The workshop will include interactive sessions and hands-on exercises to help participants develop their design skills and gain practical experience.
• The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to connect with other designers and industry professionals, creating valuable networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers, and anyone passionate on Industrial design and Automobile design.
Power of Creative Thinking
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 1 pm – 5 pm
Venue : MeCo Studio (Extension Building)
Fee : LKR 1000/=
Workshop conducted by:
Mr. Sudhara Suneth Jayakody,
Digital Product Technologist, MAS Holdings
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to unlock your creative potential by understanding how to effectively use human-centered design principals and Design processes in your work process to increase the effectiveness of your designs.
Workshop Highlights:
• This workshop will focus on introducing participants to a theoretical framework of Human centered Design.
• Different design process will be elaborated.
• The power of co-creation will be elaborated through different activities.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers, and anyone passionate Design and creativity.
Design Pods
These interactive, hands-on Design Pod workshops are crafted for students eager to delve into the world of creativity. Engage in practical exercises, tackle real-world challenges, and explore the latest trends in design during our two-hour sessions. Design Pod provides a special platform to enhance your skills, collaborate with fellow students, and glean insights from experienced mentors.
Pottery
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 10 am – 12 pm
Venue : Undergrad Studies Room (Steel Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
• Sithmi Vilakshana, Industrial Designer, DANKOTUWA PORCELAIN PLC
• Yasasi R. Rajapaksha, Manager, DANKOTUWA PORCELAIN PLC
Overview:
Ceramic tableware have a fascinating history evolving from handmade pottery into a thriving modern industry; from one single piece up to mass production. It is the journey from the throwing wheel to auto machines.
Who Should Attend: Anyone who is interested in ceramic
Wire Jewellery
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 1 pm – 3 pm
Venue : Undergrad Studies Room (Steel Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
• Naduni Katuwandeniya – Visiting lecturer, AMDT school of creativity
Overview:
This Wire Jewelry Workshop, which I believe will be a unique and enriching experience for the participants. This workshop is designed to provide a basic introduction to the art of wire jewelry crafting, catering to individuals of all skill levels. The main goal of this workshop is to teach how to create creative wire jewelery for your day-to-day life wearing.
The potential outcome of this workshop is to create a unique but creative piece and participants can wear it (take-home piece)
Who Should Attend: Young people who would like to create something new.
Illustration Techniques on Paper
Date : 25.11.2023
Time : 4 pm – 6 pm
Venue : Undergrad Studies Room (Steel Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
• Sathira Perera – Academic Instructor, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa
• Jerusha Perera – Design Undergraduate, Children’s Book Illustrator and Comic Artist
Overview:
Explore diverse illustration techniques, from pencil shading to ink and pen dynamics, expressive charcoal and pastel textures, vibrant watercolor blending, and unique mixed media approaches in this workshop. The sessions, featuring practical exercises, demonstrations, and group discussions, create a collaborative space for exploring diverse illustration techniques on paper. Whether a novice or experienced artist, each participant is guaranteed to leave with newfound skills, inspiration, and a portfolio of vibrant illustrations.
Who Should Attend: University Students
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Unleash the Basics of Weaving
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 10 am – 12 pm
Venue : Undergrad Studies Room (Steel Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
• Ms. Ruwandika Senanayake, Senior Lecturer, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa
Overview:
“Unleash the Basics of Weaving” workshop is a two-hour immersive experience designed to introduce participants to the enchanting world of weaving. Weaving, an ancient craft that has transcended time and culture, provides a unique opportunity for individuals to express their creativity and craft beautiful textiles. In this workshop, we will delve into the fundamental techniques of weaving, such as plain and variants of twill, providing a solid foundation for anyone interested in this art form. Participants will receive hands-on experience with small frame looms and thereby will gain the skills and confidence needed to embark on their own weaving journeys. This workshop is perfect for beginners, art enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the timeless art of weaving.
Join us and unlock your creativity in a unique and tactile way that allows you to create a simple but delightful woven piece by the end of the workshop. We look forward to weaving with you!
Who Should Attend: University Students
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Technical Drawings
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 1 pm – 3 pm
Venue : Undergrad Studies Room (Steel Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
• Mr. Pulasthi Samarasinghe – Lecturer, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa
• Ms. Hasanya Pathirana – Academic Instructor, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa
Overview:
“Unleash the Basics of Weaving” workshop is a two-hour immersive experience designed to introduce participants to the enchanting world of weaving. Weaving, an ancient craft that has transcended time and culture, provides a unique opportunity for individuals to express their creativity and craft beautiful textiles. In this workshop, we will delve into the fundamental techniques of weaving, such as plain and variants of twill, providing a solid foundation for anyone interested in this art form. Participants will receive hands-on experience with small frame looms and thereby will gain the skills and confidence needed to embark on their own weaving journeys. This workshop is perfect for beginners, art enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the timeless art of weaving.
Join us and unlock your creativity in a unique and tactile way that allows you to create a simple but delightful woven piece by the end of the workshop. We look forward to weaving with you!
Who Should Attend: University Students
Click here to Register!
Introduction to Photography
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 4 pm – 6 pm
Venue : AV Studio (Extension Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
• Archt. Sithumini Rathnamalala – Senior Lecturer, Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa
Overview:
“Discover the Art of Photography” is a captivating two-hour workshop tailored to introduce participants to the fascinating realm of photography. Photography, a timeless and versatile medium, provides a wonderful avenue for individuals to express their creativity and capture the essence of the world around them. In this workshop, we will explore the foundational aspects of photography, covering key techniques, composition, and the use of camera settings. Participants will get hands-on experience with their cameras, gaining practical skills and confidence to embark on their photographic journey.
Who Should Attend: University Students
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Design Thinker
Tailored for young minds, our Design Thinker workshop provides an engaging platform for school students. Immerse yourself in hands-on activities, tackle imaginative challenges, and explore the exciting realm of creative thinking. Join us to unleash your creativity, collaborate with fellow students, and discover the joy of innovative problem-solving.
Creative Thinker
Date : 26.11.2023
Time : 9am – 12pm
Venue : Design Auditorium (Extension Building)
Fee : Free of Charge
Workshop conducted by:
Mr. Balasubramaniyam Ranjeev, UX Design lead, iLabs Pvt Ltd.
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to unlock your creative potential by understanding how to effectively use human-centered design principles and Design processes in your work process to increase the effectiveness of your designs. This workshop will help to unleash your potential as creatives, with the help of ideation and design thinking activities done throughout the workshop.
Workshop Highlights:
This workshop will focus on introducing design thinking to Junior and middle school students. Furthermore, this workshop consist of ideation, brainstorming, body storming and design thinking activities to enhance the learning experience.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students in junior to middle school
Design Camp
Pathum Egodawatta
Director, Mooniak
Design Camp 01:
Design in Three Languages: Workshop on Multilingual Typography
Date : 25.10.2023
Time : 9am-1pm
Venue : Drawing Room
Fee : LKR 5000/=
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to understand how to effectively design your visual communications in the three official languages of Sri Lanka. You will learn the theoretical approach to designing for many languages and practice how to choose and combine fonts for multilingual campaigns and projects by applying the knowledge. Together we will also demystify the strange issues with typing, keyboards and encoding in Sinhala and Tamil typography.
Workshop Highlights:
This workshop will focus on introducing participants to a theoretical framework for Sinhala, Tamil and Latin multi script typography and through a series of exercises they will practice and familiarise this framework.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers, and anyone passionate about typography looking to develop their typographic skills to enhance their designs and work.
Workshop conducted by: Mr. Pathum Egodawatta, Director, Mooniak
Lakruwani Wimalaratna
Interior/ Branding Designer
Design Camp 02:
Build Your Own Brand:
The Guide to Establish Yourself as a Designer
Date : 25.10.2023
Time : 9am-1pm
Venue : –
Fee : LKR 5000/=
Overview:
Join this exciting workshop to understand how to effectively create your identity and brand as a designer. This workshop will enlight you interms of the importance of creating your own brand, how to establish yourself among the competition, and how to set up your own identity to market yourself.
Workshop Highlights:
- What’s a brand?
- The requirement for Branding for a Designer
- Understand the Context and requirement – what you can offer better?
- Getting you setup – Start your own branding journey
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for university students who are about to start their career as a professional designer, entrepreneurs and all interested parties.
Workshop conducted by:
Ms. Lakruwani Wimalaratna – Interior/ Branding Designer
Principal Designer – Interiorbrand Studio | Senior Lecturer at School of Architecture, SLIIT
Shermila Fernando
Film Production Designer
Design Camp 03:
Guide to Film Prop Making
Date : 25.10.2023
Time : 1pm-5pm
Venue : Drawing Room
Fee : LKR 5000/=
Overview:
Join us for an engaging workshop that will take you behind the scenes of film production to discover the art of prop making. In this workshop, we’ll provide you with a hands-on experience, allowing you to learn the intricate techniques of crafting props that play a vital role in bringing cinematic stories to life. Beyond prop making, you’ll also have the opportunity to delve into the world of film production design and explore its practical applications.This workshop serves as an introduction to the art of film production design, with a special focus on the creation of unique and meaningful props. It’s a journey into the world of filmmaking, offering you the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the craft and design elements that contribute to the magic of the movies.
Workshop Highlights:
- This workshop is a unique exploration into the art of film prop making. It aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the art department, the intricacies of production design, and the fascinating world of prop creation. Through this workshop, our contributors aim to unveil the secrets of crafting dummy weapons and their practical applications in film production.
- As aspiring designers, participants will embark on a journey of discovery, where they can explore a plethora of creative pathways within the realm of film production design. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the heart of storytelling, where the magic happens. So, join us on this creative adventure, and let’s unlock the endless possibilities of film prop making together.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professional, emerging designers, and anyone passionate about film, set design and production design.
Workshop conducted by:
Shermila Fernando – Film Production Designer, Prop Master
Design Act
Interior/ Branding Designer
Design Camp 05:
Designers’ Playground
Date : 26.10.2023
Time : 9am-apm
Venue : Drawing Room
Fee : LKR 5000/=
Overview:
Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and embrace the joy of design exploration? Join us at Designers’ Playground at Design Camp 2023 for an experience that will transform your approach to design, making it more fun, playful, and liberating.
In this workshop, you will meet designers working in many design fields, and ‘play’ with them using simple, everyday materials like paper, cardboard, and wood. Think of this workshop as a real ‘playground’. We will get messy, build things, play games, respect & challenge each other, and learn how to use a playful mindset in the design process.
Workshop Highlights:
We’ll help you uncover,
Why physical prototyping is an important part of ANY design process, including designing for screens
How you can use simple physical prototypes to break boundaries and find new pathways for problem-solving and innovation
How we can gently let go of our fear of failing by embracing our natural human curiosity and playfulnessYou will make a few things you can take home, and we will have surprise gifts! All materials and tools will be provided. No previous training or experience is needed!
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for Students, professionals, emerging designers, and anyone passionate about design
Workshop conducted by:
Menusha (Ben) Bennett, Assistant Manager of Design & Product Development, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC
Chani Perera, Creative Director, Dentsu Grant
Ranga Panditharathne, Interior Designer, Berkshire.design, UAE
Nipuni Siyambalapitiya, Designer & Researcher, XD Studio
Anam Omar, Executive Director, Phoenix Industries