Design DownUnder is a United States business operatng in North Carolina for the purpose of popularizing and educatng United States audiences about Australian Aboriginal art and the amazing artsts who create it.

As CEO of Design DownUnder, I have had the privilege of visitng 22 Aboriginal art centers across Australia, both independently and in partnership with the Australian Government's Trade and Investment Commission. These experiences have led me to recognize the need for greater awareness and appreciaton of Australian Aboriginal art among US audiences. This incredible art movement is among the most dynamic and contemporary in the world and represents a unique cultural heritage of tremendous historical significance. At Design DownUnder, we are commited to shining a spotlight on the exceptonal works of art created by Australian Aboriginal artsts and the communites that nurture their creatvity.

Design DownUnder represents a bold departure from the conventonal online art marketplace. Our pla􀆞orm will offer site visitors unparalleled access to informaton and artwork from Australian Aboriginal art centers and esteemed private galleries across Australia. Our goal is to educate art enthusiasts and collectors about the rich legacy of Australian Aboriginal art and the artsts who create it. With this aim in mind, we are excited to announce the imminent launch of our website and social media outreach, scheduled for mid-July. Join us on this excitng journey to discover the beauty and significance of Australian Aboriginal art.

Design DownUnder is also excited to announce our intenton to invite Australian art centers and private galleries to collaborate with us in hostng their uniquely curated inventories on our pla􀆞orm as Private Web Page clients. This will provide an excellent opportunity for centers and galleries to showcase artwork that may not typically be featured on their main websites. As part of this arrangement, we will manage all point-of-sales made in the United States for Private Web Page accounts, providing a hassle-free and convenient experience for both the client and the buyer. Further details on how this process will work will be outlined in a separate document, which we look forward to sharing with our collaborators. Together, we can create a dynamic and inclusive community that celebrates the beauty and cultural significance of Australian Aboriginal art.

We have identfied short-term objectves that will help us achieve our goal for promotng Australian Aboriginal art to a wider audience. These include:

1. Provide clients with direct access to communites producing Australian Aboriginal art.
2. Encourage purchases of Aboriginal art directly from Australian Aboriginal art communites by connecting clients to each community’s own website.
3. Functon as a conduit for Australian Aboriginal art communites to display additonal inventory for sale through Design DownUnder.
4. Functon as an intermediary between US clients and Australian Aboriginal art centers to recommend appropriate sizings, colors, stretching, and framing of purchased works.
5. Promote Australian Aboriginal art center and private gallery holdings to US-based interior designers seeking unique art and sizings for both corporate and private collectons.
6. Develop SEO and social media outreach to drive sales through weekly postngs of actvites and events at art centers, art shows, and gallery and museum exhibitons of Australian Aboriginal art.

Design DownUnder is committed to providing the highest quality, most ethical client services, including:

1. full support for the opertaing principles set forth in the The Indigenous Art Code,
2. handling and storage of shipments,
3. navigating tax considerations,
4. establishing provenance and authenticity,
5. securing insurance,
6. managing foreign exchange transfers,
7. ensuring correctness of sizing, stretching, framing, lighting,
8. overseeing installations, and,
9. engaging in price negotiations.

Feel free to explore our website as a starting point to discover and acquire some of the most exquisite and contemporary art available today. We are actively establishing operations in Asheville, North Carolina, and plan to offer full services by summer 2025.

During our development phase, please direct any inquiries to info@design-downunder.com. We appreciate your interest and look forward to serving you soon.