Who We Are

THE WORK
SPEAKS
LOUDER.

We're not an agency. We're not a freelancer.
We're a focused studio built around one obsession: websites that generate real, measurable results for Sri Lankan businesses.

The Founder

BUILT WITH
PURPOSE.

UH
Umar Hunais Founder & Lead Designer
Colombo, Sri Lanka
I didn't start Ucode to be another freelancer. I started it because Sri Lankan businesses deserve websites that actually work.

Most small businesses in Sri Lanka get stuck with two options: an overpriced agency that treats them like an afterthought, or a cheap freelancer who delivers a template with their logo slapped on it. Neither works. Neither converts.

Ucode was built to be the third option. Fast. Strategic. Results-focused. Every site we build is designed from the ground up around one question: what does this business need visitors to do, and how do we make them do it?

I've spent years studying conversion design, web performance, and the psychology of buying decisions — not as an academic exercise, but because it directly affects the clients I serve. The results are in the portfolio. Not in the pitch.

2022
First Client
Delivered a complete website for a local restaurant in Colombo. Site launched. Bookings increased within the first month.
2023
Design System Developed
Built a proprietary conversion-focused layout system after studying 200+ high-performing websites across global markets.
2024
Ucode Launched
Formalized into a studio. 12+ projects delivered. Consistent 5-star client satisfaction. Zero refunds requested.
Now
Growing Selectively
Taking on projects where we can genuinely move the needle — not just fill a slot on a roster.
12+
Sites launched in Sri Lanka
2wk
Average delivery time
100%
Client satisfaction rate
0
Hidden fees. Ever.

OUR
PRINCIPLES.

These aren't company values written for a brochure. They're the actual standards we hold every project to — and the reasons clients come back after the first one.

If a decision doesn't make the site better for the visitor, we don't make it.
01
Strategy Before Aesthetics

A beautiful site that doesn't convert is an expensive mistake. We start with your business goals, your audience, and your competition — then we design.

02
Clarity Over Cleverness

Clever design that confuses visitors is bad design. We prioritize clear messaging, obvious next steps, and frictionless paths to conversion.

03
Speed as a Feature

Every second of load time costs you customers. We engineer for performance from day one — not as an afterthought, not as a paid add-on.

04
Honest Scoping

We quote what it actually costs. We deliver what we actually promised. No scope creep surprises, no bait-and-switch after the deposit clears.

05
Long-Term Thinking

We build sites that grow with you. Clean code, scalable structure, and documented handoffs — not locked-in dependencies that make you dependent on us forever.

06
Local Context, Global Standards

We understand the Sri Lankan market deeply. We also build to international performance and design benchmarks. You get both — not a compromise.

Why Choose Us

WHAT MAKES
US DIFFERENT.

01
We think like marketers, not just designers
Most web designers think about how a site looks. We think about how it performs. Every layout decision is tied to a specific conversion goal — not just aesthetic preference.
02
You get the founder — not a junior hand-off
No account managers. No junior designers getting practice on your project. Every site is handled directly by the person who built the reputation you hired.
03
Two weeks isn't a guess — it's a process
Our delivery timeline is backed by a structured workflow refined across 12+ projects. The discovery, design, and development stages are tightly coordinated so nothing falls through.
04
We're local — and that matters
We understand Colombo's market, Sri Lankan consumer behavior, and local business dynamics. That context shapes how we write copy, structure flows, and position your offer.

LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING
THAT WORKS.

You've read enough. The next step is a 30-minute call where we scope exactly what your business needs — and whether we're the right fit.