Lahiru Priyantha Aluth Gedara 

Lahiru Aluth Gedara is a Designer and an Innovator specialized in technical apparel design and development. He believes in the power of design to create products that perfectly harmonize sophisticated design, cutting-edge technologies, and craftsmanship to create new experiences that simplify and empower lives of all ages and in all stages. Lahiru is an alumnus of the London College of Fashion, UK, and the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, where he achieved multiple awards for academic excellence. 

During his professional career, which spans over a decade, he has worked with several global sportswear brands, including Nike, Lululemon & New Balance, to co-create highly successful technical sportswear products during his tenure as a design manager at MAS Holdings, a global leader in technical sportswear development. Currently, he works as the lead design consultant for the emerging sportswear brand No Timid Souls based in Australia.

Education

• MA, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK
• MBA, University Canada West, British Columbia, Canada
• B. Design (Hons), University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka

Research Interests

• Integration of design and material science to elevate sports performance
• Inclusive design
• Functional textile applications as support systems to improve physical wellness.