About
Ash Cornette approaches product and brand design through a distinct, multidimensional framework to solve complex problems, understanding human behavior, and business needs. His professional foundation sits at the intersection of technical operations, business strategy, and deep user empathy. Having spent nearly a decade directing IT infrastructure at ACC-Tech and driving proactive client strategy at Bank of America, Ash brings a wealth of industry experience that he leverages into his design practice. He possesses a sharp understanding of core business objectives, technical architecture, risk management, and user friction points, allowing him to listen to stakeholders, uncover genuine user needs, and translate intricate systems into elegant, scalable digital solutions.
Ash earned his UX/UI Design Certification from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. His experience ranges from strategic brand positioning, foundational user research, information architecture, and interactive prototyping to complete developed and shipped products.
Adding a unique edge to his design practice, Ash is an internationally competitive street dancer and performing artist with the OURO Collective and partnering with studios like Tangible Interaction. Securing major championship titles across North America and performing on stage for global brands such as Cirque du Soleil, Leica Geosystems, and Takashi Murakami taught him rigorous discipline, spatial awareness, rapid adaptation, and real-time collaboration under high pressure. Whether architecting digital products, formulating brand identities, or directing live movement, his target remains consistent: frictionless execution, intentional craft, and high emotional impact.
Product & UX/UI Design (Emily Carr UX/UI Design Certified)
- Human-Centered Research & Strategy: Translating user behaviors, pain points, and feedback into actionable user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
- Design Systems & Visual Craft: Designing accessible, scalable UI kits and brand visual systems that align with brand identities and modern UI standards.
- Product Thinking: Aligning user goals with business KPIs, learned through hands-on experience in corporate and tech operations.
Design Recognition
- 2026 Barely Notes App
- 2026 FLUI Event Participant
- 2026 Service Design Jam Participant
Operations, Tech & Client Relationship Strategy
Relationship Manager | Bank of America (2016–2018)
Managed proactive client engagement, financial products, and risk compliance while educating users on self-service digital platforms.
Operations Manager | ACC-Tech (2006–2015)
Led managed IT services, server setups, cross-platform troubleshooting, and hardware/software consultation for corporate clients.
Student Tech | Bethel School District
Deployed district-wide software/hardware solutions and led store operational sales.
Elite Creative Discipline & Recognition
OURO Collective | Featured Performing Artist (2021–Present)
Main-stage productions (7y98D, SOTTO 51) at premier institutions including the Vancouver Art Gallery, Polygon Art Gallery, Roundhouse Performance Centre, Fall for Dance North (Toronto), and La Serre (Montreal).
Commercial Brands & Film
Featured dancer for Cirque du Soleil (L'Oreal), Leica Geosystems, Takashi Murakami, and MyMochi.
Competitions
- Elephant Graveyard Anniversary (2024): Winner (San Francisco, CA)
- Vancouver Street Dance Festival: Winner (2018) | Judge (2016)
- Portland Top2Bottom: Winner (2017) | Finalist (2018)
- Northwest Sweet 16: Winner (2013, 2016) | Finalist (2025)
- Massive Monkees Anniversary: Winner (2015) | Finalist (2016)