Our Story

Corban & Blair is a female-owned design business specialising in creating and manufacturing products for corporate gifting and retail. We are dedicated to designing products that reflect our values and collaborating with those who share our beliefs. As a proud Certified B Corporation®, we are committed to operating a business that prioritises economic and environmental sustainability.

Founded in 1988

In 1988, Gillian Corban and Amanda Blair founded a niche Australian designer stationery business, initially offering handmade journals and albums. Adapting to the evolving market, we began creating new product styles using a variety of materials manufactured in Australia, New Zealand, and China.

At Corban & Blair, we actively support various causes, including the arts, schools, women, homelessness, and education. We also provide mentorship and coaching within the business and arts community. We prioritise manufacturing in Australia whenever possible.

Fundamental to our success and close to our hearts is the pursuit of showcasing the richness and beauty of Australian culture through collaborations, with a focus on creating sustainable products.

What we stand for

Corban & Blair are committed to exceptional design and manufacturing in Australia and collaborating with Indigenous artists, artisans and poets. Our focus is to create products that are sustainable, personal and meaningful using recycled and upcycled material.

B Corp Certified

Corban & Blair are a Certified B Corporation. We’re proud to be part of this community. To become a certified B Corporation® we were independently assessed by non-profit organisation B-Lab to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Female Owned

Corban & Blair was born out of an idea to work creatively. Co-founders and cousins Gillian and Amanda along with their team create engaging, innovative and continually evolving marketing, presentation and gift solutions.

Indigenous Art Code

The Indigenous Art Code empowers artists and supports them to achieve fair and transparent commercial opportunities for their art. We advocate for a fair, ethical and respectful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art market.

Carbon Neutral

All frames are handmade from plantation-grown timber. We buy carbon credits to offset emissions produced in the manufacturing of these frames and the money raised goes towards land regeneration.