Become a design partner

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The opportunity

Bring your designs to life without the usual barriers. Traditional manufacturing demands heavy investment, inventory risk, and complex logistics before you sell a single piece. Variat makes it easier. We give you the tools and manufacturing support required to launch customisable Australian made products with minimal upfront cost. So you can focus on what matters, designing products people want.

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How it works

  • Design

    You design the product. We provide the digital infastructure for 3D visualisation and AI support that lets customers see and customise your designs in real time.

  • List

    Your customisable product goes live on the Variat marketplace alongside other Australian designs, reaching customers who value quality and personalisation.

  • Deliver

    Production happens through our network of Australian manufacturers. We manage the payments and shipping logistics while you grow your brand.

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The benefits

3D product configurator: Customers interact with and customise your designs in real time. They meaningfully engage with the product as they personalise it.

AI design assistant: Guides customers through complex choices, boosting confidence and sales. Specially trained to support your product.

End-to-end commerce: We handle payments, shipping and customer support so you can stay focused on what you do best, creating exceptional designs.

No upfront manufacturing costs: Your product is made to order. Meaning no inventory management, and manufacturing costs occur only when customers buy.

Manufacturing network access: Vetted Australian manufacturers produce your designs. We ensure the high quality expectations of "Australian made" are met.

Targeted audience: Your product appears alongside other Australian designs. Reach customers already looking for customisable and Australian made items.

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Is this right for you?

This partnership works best for independent product designers and emerging makers looking for higher scale production. If you have a product idea but lack the manufacturing infrastructure, connections or capital to launch traditionally, Variat can provide the platform and network to bring your designs to market.

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Fees explained

Working with Variat involves two straightforward fees.

Onboarding fee: Covers product development support to get your design production-ready, 3D modelling, AI training and configurator setup. The fee varies based on the project's complexity.

Sales fee: A commission of 12-15% calculated on the sale price of each product sold. Covers handling of payments, shipping and customer support. The rate depends on the complexity of your product and the level of support required.