Co - Founder / Client Director

Lara Bruno

With experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development across diverse industries such as Real Estate, Publishing, Advertising, Event Management, and Hospitality & Catering, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic approach to our team.
Our mission is to turn your vision into reality through innovative design solutions. We aim to be the creative force behind every unforgettable brand experience, helping businesses connect with their audience on a profound level with authenticity, creativity, and purpose.
In my role as the client director, I am dedicated to understanding your unique needs and ensuring that our solutions are perfectly tailored to meet them. My focus is on building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients, guiding you through every step of the creative process, and ensuring that your brand’s story is told with precision and impact.
Joining me is a team of exceptionally talented professionals – Director, Rukshan Fernando, web Design Specialist Dinesh Pathirana and Kesara Rathnavibushana, a renowned professional photographer and creative consultant. Together, we bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives, ensuring that Ark Design Lab remains at the forefront of the industry.
Thank you for considering Ark Design Lab for your creative needs. I look forward to working closely with you, transforming your vision into reality, and making your brand shine.

Creative Director

Rukshan Fernando

Welcome the boundaries of creativity and innovation. His career is marked by significant achievements, including handling Sri Lanka’s first Real Estate Magazine for over five years, a testament to his expertise and dedication. In 2013, he undertook the monumental task of designing the Grand Hotel Coffee Table book, a two-year project that showcased his ability to deliver complex and high-quality design solutions. Rukshan’s experience extends beyond Sri Lanka, having worked for seven years in Dubai with McGettigan’s Irish Pubs, the largest pub chain in the region. His international exposure has enriched his creative repertoire, allowing him to seamlessly blend global trends with local insights. Even today, he continues to work with clients in Dubai, Ireland, and the UK, demonstrating his enduring impact and relevance in the industry. At Ark Design Lab, Rukshan serves as our Creative Director, where his hands-on approach ensures that every project meets the highest standards of excellence. His deep understanding of both print and digital media, combined with his strategic creativity, enables us to craft solutions that truly resonate with our clients’ audiences. Rukshan’s vision aligns perfectly with our mission at Ark Design Lab: to turn our clients’ visions into reality through innovative design solutions. He believes in a methodical approach to design, grounded in research and insights. This ensures that every creative decision is purposeful and impactful, stacking the odds in favor of our clients’ success.

Together, with our talented team, Rukshan and I are committed to delivering outstanding creative solutions that make brands shine. Thank you for considering Ark Design Lab for your creative needs. We look forward to working closely with you, transforming your vision into reality, and creating unforgettable brand experiences. to Ark Design Lab! I’m delighted to introduce my co-founder and the creative genius behind our operations, Rukshan Fernando. With more than 20 years of experience in advertising and a hands-on approach to design, Rukshan brings a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional creative vision to our team.
Rukshan’s journey in the world of design began over two decades ago, and since then, he has consistently pushed

Web Design Specialist

Dinesh Pathirana

20+ years of experience in web design, e-commerce development and multimedia productions, with a natual born talent for detail and design aspects, bringing a full experience with end to end solutions. Diverse experience working with local clients small, medium scale to corporates and international clients spanning USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany.

Professional Photographer & Creative Consultant

Kesara Rathnavibushana

He specialises in architectural photography, fashion, select events & weddings in parallel with commissioned art projects. He was recently commissioned by Rolex SA for shoots in India & exhibited his Unfolding Tesseract series of images printed onto large format handloom tapestries, in Dubai. Kesara’s father, Anura Ratnavibhushana was a lifelong friend & confidant of Geoffery Bawa. Kesara’s background involved a constant exposure to extraordinary creative individuals including Bawa, Ulrik Plesner, Karan Grover, Barbara Sansoni, Ena de Silva & countless others, helping him form a world view that shapes his work today.