On the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2024, Shenali de Fonseka led a session for design students and young designers called “Beyond Aesthetics: Interior Essentials”. These were its main threads.
More than aesthetics
Great interiors are not only about how a room looks. They create environments that make daily life better: spaces as functional as they are beautiful.
Sustainability and new materials
The interior design landscape is changing quickly. Sustainable choices and innovative materials are shaping how spaces are made and how long they last.
Skills and a personal brand
For young designers, Shenali gave practical advice on building a personal brand and on the technical skills a professional practice needs.
Digital tools and AI
Digital tools and AI can make design work both more efficient and more creative.
Balance
And a reminder for anyone entering a creative field: keep a healthy balance between work and life.
Based on the report in the Daily Mirror, The Weekend Online, 8 November 2024.
Draft written from the press report. Shenali may want to retell it in her own words.