We are Luminary
Luminary (n). One who has attained eminence in their field. One who inspires. Luminary supports, protects and guides the way.
We've turned 21!
In July 2020, Luminary turned 21 – making us one of the longest-standing independent digital agencies in Australia. We created a timeline of the milestones that have shaped the agency we are today.
View the timelineAbout Us
We’re a digital agency that’s been around since 1999.
Experience is our point of difference, both in terms of the experience we hold, and the experiences we create. We bring together the brightest minds in digital to craft experiences that are intuitive, engaging, impactful and enlightening. We are known for our work on complex web projects for leading Australian brands, but we also do everything from digital transformation and user experience design, to digital marketing and managed cloud services.
Mission
To make digital bright and the human experience brighter.
What does this mean? It means making the websites we build perform quickly and flawlessly. It means helping our clients navigate stakeholder sign-offs so they can win at their jobs and go home happy. It means giving our team the freedom to work in a way that works for them.
Ultimately, it means creating experiences that delight, excite and inspire.
Who we are
Real
We're authentic and down-to-earth, true to ourselves and honest to our clients. We say what we'll do, and we do what we say.
Solid
We've been in the business for 20 years. Everything we say and do is backed by solid experience and proven results.
Human
We put people first every time – in our business and our work. Creating tactile and genuine human experiences is what drives us.
Bright
We aim to be the brightest minds in digital – intelligent, insightful and enlightening. We’re always looking for new ways to make a difference.
Some stats
21
Years in operation.
4420
Trees planted to offset carbon impact.
139
Awards won.
Our people
Meet our team of digital warriors, ready to harness the Force for good.
Our clients
Helping these (and many more) amazing clients reach for the stars is what gets us out of bed each day.
Here's what our clients say about working with Luminary...
Luminary is a Certified B Corp!
We have cemented our commitment to use business as a force for good...
Talent all over the place...
With nine office locations around Australia and beyond, we get to have our pick of the best and brightest from wherever they are. Our state-of-the-art technology also allows us to seamlessly service clients remotely.
Awards 🏆
Our ground-breaking work has picked up a few awards along the way. In fact, we've won so many we had to reinforce our trophy shelf (no, seriously, we did!).
2021 (12 awards)
2020 (14 awards)
Gold Winner - Health
Sydney Design Awards
Cancer Council
Honorable Mention - Best Innovation with Emerging Technologies
Sitecore Experience Awards
PGH Bricks & Pavers
Case Study
No.33
Top 40 Workplaces to Give Back
Luminary
2019 (24 awards)
Silver Winner - Entertainment & Leisure
Melbourne Design Awards
Crown
Silver Winner - NFP
W3 Awards
Our Watch
Gold - Entertainment & Leisure
Sydney Design Awards
Crown
No.37
Top 40 Workplaces to Give Back
Luminary
2018 (24 awards)
No.12
Best Places to Work – Australia
Luminary
Gold Winner - Websites - User Experience
Communicator Awards
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
Case Study
Silver Winner - Websites - Education
Communicator Awards
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
Case Study
Silver Winner - Websites - User Interface
Communicator Awards
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
Case Study
Silver - Business Operations
Melbourne Design Awards
Oliver Hume
Gold - Business Operations
Sydney Design Awards
Oliver Hume
No.27
Top 40 Workplaces to Give Back
Luminary
2017 (20 awards)
Silver Winner - Websites - Construction
Communicator Awards
Schneider Electric
Silver Winner - Websites - Law and Legal Services
Communicator Awards
Arnold Bloch Leibler
Case Study
Ascender Partner Award
Episerver
Luminary
Gold - Home & Living
Melbourne Design Awards
Schneider Electric
Official Honoree
Webby Awards
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
Silver - Construction
W3 Awards
Schneider Electric
2016 (17 awards)
Gold Winner - Websites - Structure and Navigation
Communicator Awards
Australian Seniors Insurance Agency
Case Study
Silver Winner - Websites - Computer/IT: Software
Communicator Awards
QSR International
Silver Winner - Websites - Home Page
Communicator Awards
QSR International
Silver Award - Corporate
Melbourne Design Awards
QSR International
Silver Winner - Education
W3 Awards
Catholic Education Commission Victoria
2015 (16 awards)
Gold Winner - Education
Communicator Awards
Deakin University Student Association
Gold Winner - Home Page
Communicator Awards
Deakin University Student Association
Gold Winner - Insurance
Communicator Awards
CGU Insurance
Silver Winner - Insurance
W3 Awards
CGU Insurance
2014 (5 awards)
Site of the Year Awards - Best Education site
Kentico
Deakin University Student Association
Gold Winner - Digital Experience Website
Melbourne Design Awards
Deakin University Student Association
State Winner - Government
Web Awards
VIctorian Ombudsman
2013 (10 awards)
Winner - Websites – Health
Communicator Awards
Breastscreen Victoria
Winner - Charitable Organisations/NFP
Communicator Awards
Breastscreen Victoria
State Honouree - Education
Web Awards
Swinburne Student Amenities Association
State Winner - Not For Profit
Web Awards
Arthritis Victoria
2012 (5 awards)
Site of the Year
Kentico
Curve
National Finalist - Best Overall HTML/CSS
Web Awards
Shrine of Remembrance
National Finalist - Best Overall User Experience
Web Awards
Shrine of Remembrance
National Finalist - Best Overall Visual Design
Web Awards
Shrine of Remembrance
National Finalist - Government
Web Awards
Essential Services Commission
2011 (6 awards)
Winner - 30 Under 30
B&T
Adam Griffith
Site of the Year
Kentico
Green & Gold Army
Site of the Year
Kentico
Purvis Beer
Site of the Year finalist
Kentico
Shrine of Remembrance
National Finalist - Culture & Events
Web Awards
Green & Gold Army
National Finalist - Personal
Web Awards
Mining Man
2010 (1 awards)
National Finalist - For The People
Web Awards
Potier
2009 (3 awards)
Site of the Year
Kentico
Birth.com.au
Web Award - Best Blog
SmartCompany
Parenting Ideas
National Excellence Award - Best Swim School Website
Swim Australia
Paul Sadler Swimland
