15/16"Laptop Sleeve

Client: Hitachi

This 15-16 ich laptop sleeve was made for Hitachi as a corporate gift. Made from genuine leather and wool felt, the laptop sleeve features a felt compartment for the laptop and front pockets for a stylus, cords and notepads. Hand-stitched and blind blocked with logo.

Made in Australia

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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A5 AUS made Recycled Leather Journal with Indigenous Design

Client: Workskil

This A5 recycled leather journal is made from quality recycled leather. The A5 Australian made journal features an indigenous design chosen by the client, blind debossed logo, a curved inner pocket with two slits for business cards, refillable A5 notepad, a pen loop and elastic closure.

The recycled leather is made from leather offcutrs from the European shoe and handbag industry. The refillable pad is made from 100% de-inked recycled post-consumer waste collected from offices throughout Australia. 

Made in Australia

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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A4 Leather Compendium

Client: Monash University

This A4 black genuine leather compendium was designed to fit an iPad or an A4 notepad. The compendium features a blind blocked logo, multiple pockets and a pen holder.

Made in Australia

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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A5 Ring Binder

Client: Diocese of Parramatta

This A5 landscape ring binder is made from recycled leather. The binder features blind debossed logo at front, internal pocket with card slits and black meal ring binder. 

Made in Australia

  • Material: Recycled leather, black ring metal
  • Application: Blind blocked logo

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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Leather Satchel with Indigenous Design

Client: American Express

This genuine leather satchel was made exclusively for American Express. The leather satchel features a leather button and elastic tie, blind debossed logo on back and lining design by the First Nations artist chosen by the client.

Made in Australia

  • Material: Genuine leather, digitally printed cotton lining
  • Application: Blind blocked logo

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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How to recycle with Recycle Smart

How does RecycleSmart work?

RecycleSmart pickup hard-to-recycle things from your doorstep and drop them off to be recycled. They collect soft plastics, clothes, shoes, e-waste, batteries and so much more! They partner with vetted recyclers to find the best solution for your valuable resources. For example, soft plastics are processed by APR Plastics, wearable clothes are donated to local charities, like Australian Red Cross, etc. At Corban & Blair, we have been collecting soft plastics from our home and office and sending them to Recycle Smart. For more information about how collection works, check out the link here.

Window Gallery this week: Stephen Schafer

Seeing Things

What do you see when you see something?

Local artist Stephen Schafer’s intriguing images explore this fascinating question. Snapped while he treks through the inner suburb of Sydney and beyond, these objects trouvés, unremarkable in themselves but contextualised and often digitally manipulated, occupy a liminal zone between representation and abstraction. What they “are” matters much less than what you make of them.

Linger over their symmetries and irregularities, wander across their textures and patterns, feast on their colours and contrasts. Let your eyes chew slowly and savour each encounter. Ultimately, it’s all about visual pleasure, making connections, engaging with the little unnoticed things all around us and their infinite aesthetic possibilities. Take time to contemplate the ephemeral.

And if you accept this ope invitation to your imagination, you may start seeing things, and perhaps also yourself, anew.

Framed prints are all individually printed on acid-free paper. To see more of Stephen’s work visit his Instagram page, visit @seeingthings.prints, or contact Stephen to purchase his prints [email protected].

 

Laptop Sleeve

Client: Future Leadership Global

This laptop sleeve was made for Future Leadership Global to celebrate their BCorp certification. The 15/16″ laptop sleeve features a metal zip and lining design by the First Nations artist Thomas Avery titled MAYAN (waterhole). 

  • Material: PU leather, digitally printed cotton lining
  • Application: Blind blocked logo

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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Wondering what you can do after watching War on Waste? 

The Corban & Blair team has been watching the War on Waste, an eye-opening documentary series by ABC. Hosted by journalist Craig Reucassel, the series reveals how much waste our world produces today. It shows how this waste harms the environment and encourages people to think about their daily choices.

Through captivating storytelling and compelling statistics, War on Waste challenges society’s complacency towards waste management and prompts a critical reevaluation of consumer habits. By delving into the realms of single-use plastics, food waste, and more, the series not only raises awareness about the pressing issues at hand but also empowers individuals to become agents of change in the ongoing battle for a more sustainable future.

Some of the things we are doing together as an office to reduce our waste:
  • Using reusable cups, containers and utensils
  • Printing Mindfully – Only printing when necessary and using recycled paper
  • Recycling stations set up around the office
  • Electronic Waste Recycling 
  • Use energy generated by Solar   
  • Turn off lights, computers, and other electronic devices when not in use
  • Using the offcuts we generate in the manufacturing process to make new products
  • Support repair and recycling programs
  • Choose loose fruit and veg and take reusable produce bags 
  • Shopping at the market and opting for items in paper or glass
  • Composting
  • Reduce Food Waste – Plan meals, store food properly and eat up leftovers 

Support the BYO Friday initiative:

If you’re heading to the office on Friday, remember your reusables and don’t be shy! Spread the word and let everyone in your office know that you’ve joined the #BYOFriday movement to ditch single use every Friday! Find out more here.
As product designers, we place a high importance on both the products we design and the waste they might generate. We pay close attention to the products we create, how long they last, and what happens to them after their usefulness ends. These factors are at the core of our design philosophy.

Our objective is to choose materials that have a minimal impact on the environment. We aim to create items that are adaptable, can be used again, and have multiple purposes. Additionally, we make an effort to use as little packaging as possible, opting for pre-used boxes and packing materials.

Catch up on the War on Waste on ABC iView here.

Designing for minimal impact

At Corban & Blair, we’re all about designing for minimal impact. We use recycled and carbon-neutral materials and design for use and relevance. We encourage our clients to think sustainably when considering their product solutions, rather than opt for a ‘use once and throw away’ product. After all, we’re not just designing for today, but for future generations to come.

When it comes to manufacturing, Corban & Blair support local businesses and work with a network of local manufacturers, printers, and artisans. Our carbon-neutral frames are New Zealand made, but we don’t limit ourselves to just Australia and New Zealand.

There are some items that just can’t be made here. For those, we’ve built a strong partnership with a family business in China. We have vetted our supply chain, this wasn’t just a business decision, but a response to our clients’ growing desire for locally sourced, authentic, and eco- friendly products that speak volumes about their company’s values and commitment to the planet.

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