# Thomas Corneteau

> Award-winning Lead Experience & UI Designer based in Melbourne, Australia. Senior freelance UX/UI and product designer specialising in design systems, web experiences, and digital product design for major Australian and global clients. Recognised by the Webby Awards and Fast Company.

Thomas Corneteau is a senior freelance Lead UX/UI and Product Designer based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, available for work locally across Australia and internationally. He specialises in crafting digital experiences that finely balance form and function — combining UX research, visual design, design systems, and interaction design into work that is both useful and enjoyable.

## About

- **Location:** Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- **Availability:** Available for freelance and contract work, locally and globally
- **Specialisations:** UX/UI design, product design, design systems, Webflow builds, 3D web experiences (Spline), interaction design, design research
- **Industries served:** Performing arts, motorsport, healthcare/fintech, architecture, wellness, enterprise SaaS
- **Languages:** English, French
- **Contact:** Available via [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcorneteau/) and the contact form on [thomascorneteau.com](https://www.thomascorneteau.com/)

## Recognition & Awards

- **Webby Award winner** — Australian Grand Prix (2021)
- **Webby Award nominee** — Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2022)
- **Webby Award nominee** — Hassell Studios (2022)
- **Fast Company APAC Innovation by Design Award** — Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2022)
- **Australian Design Awards** — DrivenXDesign 2022 Gold winner (Australian Grand Prix)
- **Melbourne Design Awards** — Better Futures 2022 Gold winner (Australian Grand Prix)

## Services

- **UX/UI Design** — End-to-end user experience and interface design for web and digital products
- **Product Design** — Designing digital products from concept through to launch, including discovery, research, and iteration
- **Design Systems** — Building scalable, modular design systems that support brand consistency and team velocity
- **Web Design** — Marketing sites, brand sites, and interactive web experiences
- **Webflow Builds** — Design and development of marketing sites in Webflow, including CMS, animations, and 3D integrations
- **Spline 3D** — Integration of interactive 3D scenes and elements into web experiences
- **UX Research** — User interviews, journey mapping, usability testing, and research synthesis
- **Creative Direction** — Leading design teams and providing strategic creative direction on digital projects

## Selected Projects

### Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Lead UX/UI and interactions designer for the digital redesign of one of Australia's most iconic cultural institutions. Delivered a fully editable, modular website with a comprehensive design system, micro-interactions, and an accessible CMS. Agency: Carter/Wongdoody. Recognition: Fast Company APAC Innovation by Design Award 2022; Webby Award nominee 2022.

### Australian Grand Prix (Formula 1 & MotoGP)
Lead UX/UI and interactions designer for the mirrored websites of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Australian MotoGP. Delivered a modular design system adaptable to both brands, with an intuitive CMS for ongoing seasonal content management. Agency: Carter/Wongdoody. Recognition: Webby Award winner 2021; Australian Design Awards DrivenXDesign 2022 Gold; Melbourne Design Awards Better Futures 2022 Gold.

### HICAPS Terminals (NAB)
Lead UX/UI consultant on the redesign of HICAPS payment terminals used across Australian healthcare facilities. Conducted extensive user research with patients, healthcare providers, and admin staff, and partnered with Vision Australia to ensure accessibility for users with low vision or blindness. Client: NAB. Agency: Bound.

### Hassell Studios
Lead UX/UI designer for the global digital experience of Hassell Studios, a leading international architecture and design practice. Delivered a multilingual, internationally accessible site that reflected Hassell's new brand identity. Agency: Carter/Wongdoody. Recognition: Webby Award nominee 2022.

### Kumu
Discovery and product design work for a wellness-sector product team within Thrive Tribe, helping define product-market fit during the exploration phase.

## Approach

Thomas's practice centres on human-centred design: starting from research and user understanding, moving through iterative prototyping and testing, and delivering modular design systems built for longevity. His work is consistently recognised for balancing visual impact with usability, accessibility, and editorial flexibility for the teams who maintain the products after launch.

## Looking For

Thomas is currently available for:
- Lead UX/UI and product design engagements (freelance or contract)
- Design system development
- Webflow site design and build, including CMS, animations, and 3D
- Creative direction on digital projects
- Specialisation in healthcare UX, aviation UX, and complex enterprise product design

## Links

- [Portfolio](https://www.thomascorneteau.com/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcorneteau/)