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NEW Corban & Blair’s A5 recycled leather Journal is now in TAN

BlogJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Our popular Australian made A5 recycled leather journal is now available in the colour tan.

This journal is made from quality recycled leather, combining 60% genuine leather fibres from the European shoe and handbag industry, 20% natural latex, 10% natural fat, 10% misc/raw material with tanning agents and water.

The refillable pad is made from 100% de-inked recycled post-consumer waste collected from offices throughout Australia, it is carbon neutral and made in the Maryvale Mill, in Victoria. Please refill your cover for an ongoing life.

Corban & Blair at B2B Marketing Leaders Forum APAC May 2021

BlogJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

As a female-owned company who design and manufacture bespoke products, we wanted to communicate to key marketing leaders in Australia what we can do for them.

Since COVID, we have increased our manufacturing capability in Australia by participating as exhibitors at Asia Pacific’s largest network event for B2B (Business-to-Business) marketing leaders. We hoped to meet, network and build long-term relationships with Australian marketing buyers, to diversify and market our services which include product solutions as well as manufacturing and design.

Our aim was to utilise the exhibition area and stand to conduct business meetings. The Key outcome we hoped to achieve was to meet with and explain what we do to potential buyers.

We were interested in the marketing strategies, needs and concerns of other Australian companies.

The rest of our team were also able to participate and engage in the forum through live streaming. The forum included a presentation from the world’s marketing leaders and panel discussions showing the insights into leaders from various marketing disciplines. It was a well organised and efficiently run conference with a positive vibe felt by the attendees. We highly recommend it.

Meaningful Gifting for Trans-Tasman Business Circle

BlogJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Artist Thea Weiss (Artistic director of the Trans – Tasman Business Circle) has created an original print to be presented to members of the female lead innovation mission to the Hunter Valley. Thea is a studio-based printmaker and painter. Her printing methods concentrate on etchings, both on zinc and caustic soda on linoleum. Her paintings utilise encaustic and oils on wafer board. Once again Corban & Blair have collaborated to make this gift memorable and personal.

Trans - Tasman Business Circle

The Trans-Tasman Business Circle is a strategic growth partner for our region’s leading organisations in the private and government sectors.

The Circle partners with our clients to build their strategic relationships, business insights and profile by developing customised programs for stakeholder engagement.

Johnny Weiss founded the Circle in 1993, providing a network for business and government leaders to collaborate between Australia and New Zealand. Since then the Circle has also fostered connectivity for both countries globally – including Singapore, Israel, Silicon Valley and Ireland. They now run over 300 business C-level briefings across 9 cities in 3 countries.

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CLIMATE ACTION: Are you interested to learn and do more?

BlogMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

Do you want to take action on climate but not sure where to start?

Do you want to be inspired by a range of interesting, respected guest speakers?

Do you want to join others with a shared vision?

Professionals Advocating for Climate Action is a LinkedIn group who meet monthly on a weekday evening on Zoom to discuss goals of improving our environment and addressing climate change with positive actions and practical solutions. They share resources via Trello and have interesting and impressive guest speakers, all leaders in their fields.

Amanda and Gillian are both members of this group. It motivated us to move quickly to get solar on our business premises and use recycled boxes, papers, plastics, newspapers and cardboard where ever we can; from packaging to designer items using recycled leathers and other upcycled materials.

Members are aged from 15 to 70’s and come from a range of backgrounds across Australia and overseas.

To join the LinkedIn group contact

Stephen [email protected]

Or
Carolyn [email protected]

LAWRENCE MCDONELL Abstract Wandering

BlogMay 13, 2021May 13, 2021

“Drawing and painting for me are a way to work, wonder and wander through feelings and ideas! I tend to move across different styles and have recently produced some abstracts.
I have used water-based media (watercolour, paper, pencils) and small scale for these. They rely on spontaneity and intuition to forge a composition and go through several stages to evolve to a degree of resolution. I feel the images’ kaleidoscopic aspect offers some kind of diversion from humdrum and ordinary actuality.
I also like figurative drawing and exploring how a story can be made using a particular treatment with human and animal characters.
The artwork of members of StudioArtes, where we conduct workshops for people with disability, inspires me with its freshness and directness. I have also taught art in schools and colleges”

A selection of Lawrence’s work is now on display in the Corban & Blair window gallery.

Our products are approved by Australian Made Campaign!

BlogMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

We are proud to announce that our new product range now has Australian Made Certification. When we started at Corban & Blair, we made all our products in Australia, mostly with our own hands. Our first commission was hand-painted paper covers by Indigenous artist for our handmade photo albums and journals. We continue this trend as it inspires new design concepts and meaning to our product solutions. We see value in making products here in Australia and continue creating new innovative products that showcase our culture.

Here are the products approved by the Australian Made Campaign.

A5 Australian Made Recycled Leather Journals

These products are made from quality bonded recycled leather, combining 60% genuine leather fibres from the European shoe and handbag industry, 20% natural latex, 10% natural fat, 10% misc/raw material with tanning agents and water. It can be recycled safely.

The refillable pad for the journals are made from 100% de-inked recycled post-consumer waste collected from offices throughout Australia, it is carbon neutral and made in the Maryvale Mill in Victoria.

Artisan Leather Desk Accessories

Add a touch of elegance to your workspace with Artisan leather desk accessories range. Crafted from soft luxurious genuine leather, the range includes all products necessary to create a professional office setting. Artisan range is designed to adapt to a diverse working environment and help add professionalism to your office décor.

The Artisan range includes:
• Leather desk mat
• Leather mouse pad
• Leather desk tray
• Leather pen pod
• Leather memo pad
• Leather coaster
• Leather bookmark

New Life Recycled Leather Range

We have put our values into practice and designed a collection from our own unused A5 leather journals giving them a new life. Designed to prevent old scrap materials going to landfill. These products were made using a simple construction of folding and cutting reducing our carbon footprint and reminding us that the Circular Economy is important to a healthy environment. Handmade in Australia.

Products available:
• Pen Pod
• Desk Tray
• Cord Wrap
• Card Holder
• Card Wallet
• Glasses case

Jersey Felt and Leather Range

Created for people who value craftsmanship and quality materials. The journal is made from leather combined with Australian and New Zealand wool felt. Corban & Blair’s passion is to create meaningful products that are valued, useful, desirable and evoke authenticity with the story.

Photo Albums, Portfolios and Boxes

Simple and stylish, our classic Corban & Blair photo albums were the first design produced for our now well established photo album collection. Standing the test of time and remaining as relevant today as it was when it first launched, the durable handmade book cloth album is an original must have. Portfolios and boxes are also handmade in Australia from durable board and finished in various textured book cloth and book paper. Personalise with a name, date or message for the perfect gift.

Making Meaningful products with other Designers

BlogMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

In collaboration with Indigenous artists Lucy Simpson from Gaawaa Miyay Design and Thomas Avery, we have crafted a unique notebook featuring their designs. They have a pop of red elastic to close and comes with a pad made from 100% recycled paper.

IdeaSpies – Uprising

BlogApril 29, 2021April 29, 2021

We support insightful programs like UPRISING

UpRising is a pilot program by IdeaSpies offering 50 NSW HSC Design & Technology students the chance to connect with industry, business and community, to accelerate their ideas, test prototypes and promote their final designs. It’s a simple program that does not add any more to teachers’ or students’ workloads.

Each year nearly 4000 NSW HSC students work on major design projects. They offer big opportunities for business & industry to connect and shape education, develop future capabilities or give back and support the grassroots of innovation – the classroom. Check out all the clever ideas.

This idea below has captured our attention and we look forward to the design outcome.

Waratah inspired Western Sydney International Airport design

With the release of the new Western Sydney International Airport featuring a traditional rectangular structured terminal, I propose an alternative exterior design for the terminal.

The design inspired by the Waratah plant which is an iconic native Australian flora represents Australia’s unique diverse culture. The final design will be dynamic, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and designed to provide efficient travel. This will address the needs associated with the local community, rapid increase in immigration, international air travel and the expansion of Western Sydney.

Plan.D – Business cards for sustainable success

BlogApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Plan.D is unlike any other planning-up guide, it’s a progressive, customisable and easy to use deck of cards. Plan.D consists of various topics and questions designed to take you through every aspect of a successful startup journey. Not only will Plan.D assist you in developing your business but will increase your ability to think laterally and problem solve complex start-up issues. Plan.D is perfect for any individual or business.

Plan.D’s goal is to help you build a successful startup or rethink an existing business. These new Agile Business cards will challenge you to think differently, critically, and creatively.

Plan.D was developed by brother and sister duo Sam and Lucy Gilfedder. Plan.D was first realised whilst Lucy was undergoing the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at The University of Technology Sydney. By collaborating with various professionals and cross-analysing leading start-up guides, Plan.D was gradually developed as a more user-friendly startup guide that uses progressive ideologies, an easy to use deck of cards.

Plan.D is licensed under Creative Commons, meaning they can be downloaded for free for those who cannot afford them! This approach is to make Plan.D available to everyone. Designed and manufactured in Australia the cards are 100% recyclable.

For more information about Plan.D Agile Cards, visit their website.

TEDx Countdown is back in 2021

BlogApril 1, 2021April 6, 2021

Countdown is a global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action.

The goal is to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 in order to achieve a zero-carbon world – a world that is safer, cleaner and fairer for everyone. Starting on October 30, TEDx Countdown events will begin taking place all around the world. Anyone, anywhere can sign up to host their own TEDx event of any size and format. You can host a watch party featuring Countdown talks, or curate a combination of Countdown talks along with your own original talks.

Hosting a Countdown event is a great way to showcase the best solutions, innovations or campaigns from your community. Click here for more information about how to join the TEDx Countdown event.

Why you should be a climate activist

Here are some snippets from TEDx Youth at Munchen. Lisa Neubauer is a climate activist, author and leader of the “Fridays For Future” school strike movement. With Greta Thunberg, Neubauer helped initiate “Fridays For Future,” the momentous international school strike movement that protests the lack of action on the climate crisis. She shares four first steps that anyone, regardless of age, can take to become a climate activist.

“I dream of a world where geography classes teach about the climate crisis as this one great challenge that was won by people like you and me,” says climate activist and Youth Council member Luisa Neubauer. She shares four steps that anyone, regardless of age, can take to become a climate activist. “This is not a job for a single generation. This is a job for humanity.”