Colombo Design Market

In 2014, Colombo City had a limited number of creative events and the sub-cultures were largely siloed, CDM started as a community project to bring together emerging artists and designers. Subsequently, it was a platform at the frontlines of exploring a fresh contemporary culture in Sri Lanka.

For 6 years, Colombo Design Market brought together creatives from across the board, including artists, musicians, designers and filmmakers to promote collaboration, support creative businesses and cultivate the ecosystem in Sri Lanka. We’ve hosted over 13 large-scale events with up to 1000 visitors, featuring art and design vendors, workshops, talks and original music while highlighting underutilized spaces in Colombo. 

As a brand, CDM has provided creative services for organisations like the UNFPA and UNDP, managed creative talent, developed a design mentorship model for the National Crafts Council and participated in social fellowship programs in Berlin, Germany.

Role: Founder, Fundraising, Creative Direction, Curation and Event Management | 6 years

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