New York, United States
Founded in 1998 in Los Angeles, California, Downhill Publishing LLC is dedicated to transforming education through innovative tools for teachers. Founded by Ramón Abajo, a former classroom teacher with extensive experience, the company provides high-quality classroom resources for teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
The company's primary focus is on three innovative projects: educational software development, advanced rear projection screens manufacturing, and creating Illuminated Manuscripts. The educational software suite, which includes popular programs such as Fonts 4 Teachers and ClipArt 4 Teachers, is highly useful and cost-efficient, with Fonts4Teachers being licensed to the ICON Group International in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to create and distribute educational texts worldwide.
Additionally, the company has garnered attention for its premium rear projection screen, Lucera Projection Display (LPD), which has gained significant acclaim and was featured on various platforms, including the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and ABC's "Tony Danza Show."
Furthermore, Downhill Publishing has ventured into the revival of the lost art of creating Illuminated Manuscripts, with the first manuscript currently in production, showcasing the company's commitment to preserving culture and history through unique projects.
In an impressive display of social responsibility, the company donated the licensing of Fonts4Teachers to ICON Group International for the development of e-books in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, co-funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
As a member of various professional associations and publications, including The Book Business and The New York Public Library, Downhill Publishing is entrenched in the educational and cultural ecosystem.
With its commitment to quality projects and good design, Downhill Publishing LLC represents a promising endeavor in the e-commerce and education technology industries, showcasing potential for growth and impact.
