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About Design Image Art in Stepney, Adelaide

About Design Image Art and The Picture Framing Warehouse

Picture this: It’s 1992, and we’re taking the reins of Australia’s oldest print distributor. Fast forward through decades of evolution, and we’ve transformed from print specialists into Adelaide’s most versatile framing experts. Funny how life works, isn’t it?

A Journey Worth Sharing

Back in those early days, we were the go-to print distributors for South Australia and the Northern Territory, working with 30 publishers and managing a staggering 33,000 titles. It was brilliant while it lasted, but then the digital revolution arrived and changed everything.

Here’s the thing, though – that deep immersion in the print and framing industry taught us something invaluable: what makes truly exceptional framing stand out from the merely good. When digital printing started reshaping the industry, we didn’t just adapt – we completely reimagined what we could offer.

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Anthony Lapidge measuring up work

Why We're Different

Our founder, Anthony Lapidge, has a background in industrial design, which means we look at framing challenges differently. When someone brings in an unusual piece – like those ceremonial brass masks that landed on our bench just this morning – we don’t just see problems to solve. We see possibilities. Sometimes that means walking past a piece for days, letting solutions percolate until that “aha” moment strikes. It’s not just about hanging something on a wall; it’s about creating the perfect solution for each unique piece.

Location Matters (But Not How You'd Think)

You’ll find us in the heart of the Stepney Triangle, just off the CBD. While we’re not on a main street, that’s actually a blessing in disguise. Instead of fighting for parking or lugging your precious artwork down busy footpaths, you can pull up right to our door – literally two metres from where we’ll help you with your pieces. It’s amazing how much easier life becomes when you can just drive up and unload.

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More Than Just a Frame Shop

Over the years, we’ve become part of the fabric of Stepney. Our customers have become mates – the sort who yell hello across the street when they’re passing by. That’s the kind of relationship you can only build when you’re genuinely invested in every project that comes through your door.

Who We Work With

We’re proud to partner with:

  • Photographers who trust us with their portfolio pieces
  • Artists looking for gallery-quality framing
  • Families preserving their precious memories
  • Collectors protecting their investments
  • Businesses creating professional environments
  • Interior designers crafting perfect spaces
We work with everyone with art or photography or memorabilia to frame at Design Image ARt
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Our Workshop Approach

Think of our workshop as a problem-solving laboratory. While we’ve got all the latest equipment and techniques at our disposal, what really sets us apart is our approach to each project. Whether you’re bringing in a family heirloom or a contemporary artwork, we start by understanding not just what you want to frame, but why it matters to you.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Drop by our workshop in Stepney. Bring your artwork, bring your ideas, or just bring your framing challenges. We love a good puzzle, and chances are, we’ve solved something similar before. And if we haven’t? Well, that’s when things get really interesting.

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