The Academy of Design (AOD), Sri Lanka’s pioneering design education institute, launched the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) in 2009 as its flagship initiative to showcase the island’s creative industries and emerging talent. Over the past one and a half decades, SLDF has grown into a global platform where designers, innovators, and thought leaders converge through exhibitions, fashion shows, conferences, and cultural showcases, driving creativity, innovation, collaboration, and economic growth.

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This year, in its 16th edition, SLDF 2025 focuses on “Experience Colombo” through art, creativity, and design. The festival will transform the city into a vibrant stage, celebrating culture, energizing communities, and positioning Colombo as South Asia’s emerging creative hub.

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