From premium exports to everyday FMCG, Design83 (www.design83.studio) has built a strong track record in packaging and brand design. The agency combines consumer psychology, global design expertise and technical execution to deliver work that performs on shelf and in the market, backed by a rigorous creative process and real-world production experience.
Led by a Packaging Native with Global Expertise
Founder Dulesh Fernando brings deep Sri Lankan packaging roots and international experience, having worked across 17+ countries and led projects for some of the world’s biggest consumer brands. His background spans creative direction and technical production, giving him a rare dual perspective on what makes packaging succeed in competitive markets.
With over 15 years of experience, Dulesh developed his craft as Global Design Lead at an award-winning Singapore-based agency before founding Design83. His expertise covers printing technologies, materials, production methods and consumer psychology, ensuring designs are both strategically sound and technically executable.
This practical foundation means Design83 doesn’t just design for screens. Every project is developed with production realities in mind, from substrate selection and printing techniques to shelf performance and supply chain considerations.
“We design with psychology, strategy, and execution in mind, bridging the gap between creativity and the realities of the shelf.”
The Go To Packaging and Branding Design Agency
While packaging is the cornerstone of Design83’s work, the agency has evolved to offer complete brand design solutions. From brand naming and identity development to comprehensive packaging systems and retail execution, Design83 ensures every brand element is designed to work—not just together, but in the real-world environment where products compete for attention.
The agency follows a methodical creative process: starting with market and consumer insight, moving through strategic creative development informed by behavioral research, and finalizing with technical precision for print and production. This disciplined approach ensures brands are compelling in presentation and consistent in execution across all consumer touchpoints.
Proven Impact Across Industries
Design83 serves clients across fast-moving consumer goods, premium exports, and specialized commercial packaging. Core categories include food and beverage, confectionery, personal care and cosmetics, household products, tea and agro industries, and both consumer and industrial gift packaging. This breadth of experience, from local Sri Lankan brands to international exports, has given the agency deep category knowledge and the ability to adapt creative strategies to different market dynamics and consumer segments.
The agency has collaborated with some of the biggest brands in the region, delivering packaging solutions that have driven measurable commercial success. From award-winning premium packaging to high-volume FMCG redesigns, each project is measured by its market performance, not just its aesthetic merit.
“Every Design83 project to date has delivered real commercial success, proving that creativity backed by strategy always wins in the market.”
This track record stems from Design83’s dual commitment: creative excellence paired with technical application and commercial understanding. The agency doesn’t work in isolation from business realities, it designs with them front and center.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Capabilities, Deepening Impact
Design83 continues to elevate its design capabilities. Through a strategic partnership with PAC (Packaging Advisory Consultants), we now benefit from deeper technical insights into materials, production, and regulations. This allows us to design packaging that not only looks great but also performs effectively in real-world manufacturing and market conditions.
To deepen its research capabilities, Design83 has also partnered with MindScan, a packaging-specialized research agency. This partnership augments Design83’s own consumer insight work with advanced behavioral analysis, shelf testing, and shopper neuroscience—allowing the agency to ground every creative decision in even richer, research-driven intelligence.
International expansion is also underway, with plans to establish a Singapore presence in the near future. This will position Design83 to better serve regional and global clients while maintaining the hands-on, craft-focused approach that has defined its work.
Together, these developments reinforce Design83’s mission: to deliver packaging and brand design that doesn’t just look exceptional but performs where it matters most.
For brands that demand both creative excellence and market results, Design83 continues to prove that it truly never misses the mark.