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SALE now on!

Sep 17th, 2010 • Category: News

motifo on saleDon’t miss out

Things are starting to warm up here in Australia as Summer approaches. We’d like to spread this warm fuzzy feeling with some HOT offers on our popular motifo packs.

Right now you can get 25% OFF on ALL motifo packs in our online shop!

To take advantage of this offer, visit our online shop and make your purchase as normal. You will automatically receive a 25% discount off any motifo packs that you select. No worries!



Globe and Mail

Jul 17th, 2009 • Category: News

Globe and Mail newspaperThe newest dot matrix

The rendering of historical figures in pixelated form seems, interestingly, to be a running theme. For example, Australian designer Peter Locke’s popular Motifo kits, consisting of 1,296 magnetic-backed PVC tiles, feature a range of iconic subjects that wannabe mosaic-makers can realize on their fridges, from Che Guevara to Audrey Hepburn.

Not interested in facing the Mona Lisa every time you want a glass of milk? …tiles can also be arranged into simple yet graphic diagonal, spiral or just plain pixel patterns.”

Danny Sinopoli, Globe Life
Globe and Mail, Canada, 17 July 2009



Cleo magazine

Apr 21st, 2009 • Category: News

Cleo magazine cover, May 2009De-boring technology

Normally, when it comes to gadgets, the words ‘minimal’ and ’streamlined’ are euphemisms for ‘plain and ugly’. Luckily, there are many ways to make technology more aesthetically pleasing. We like… motifo fridge magnets, $79.95″

Radar
Cleo Magazine, May 2009



top3 wins top honours in Chicago

Mar 24th, 2009 • Category: News

Display of motifo artwork in top3, Bondi, SydneyOn 23 March 2009, Australian retailer top3 by design beat stores from 45 other countries to win the Global Innovator Award finals in Chicago. top3 also took the prize for Best Merchandising (Top Window Award).

Here at motifo, we therefore feel proud to be a big part of top3’s current window display. After all, their displays have just been judged the best in the world!



top3 intalls motifo artwork

Feb 10th, 2009 • Category: News

Display of motifo artwork in top3, Bondi, Sydneytop3 by design, winners of the prestigious Global Innovator Award, have installed a motifo “Audrey” artwork as part of their new shop-front display in their Bondi Junction Westfield store, Sydney.

top3 were quick to recognise the uniqueness of the motifo concept. They have a solid reputation for stocking products deemed the best in the world by merit of design, and are widely regarded as one of Australia’s premier design stores.

In March 2009, the top3 team head to Chicago to represent Australia and hopefully be chosen as one of the world’s top retailers.



Giftrap Magazine

Feb 1st, 2009 • Category: News

Giftrap magazine cover, January/February 2009What’s Hot This Summer

It’s time to funk up the fridge! We’re loving the latest in art for the home, Motifo. This do-it-yourself innovation brings the ancient art of mosaic into the new millennium. Motifo offers innovation, design style and a fun-filled afternoon, all in one simple pack.”

Giftrap’s hottest hits for Summer
Giftrap Magazine, January/February 2009



Shop Til You Drop

Jan 23rd, 2009 • Category: News

Shop Til You Drop magazine cover, February 2009Magnetic Artworks

Turn your fridge into Borat one day, Barack Obama the next. In fact, you can turn this clever set of magnets into any of the designs on the Motifo website. Brad Pitt included.”

Top 10 Buys for February
Shop Til You Drop Magazine, February 2009



Barack Obama fridge

Jan 19th, 2009 • Category: News

barack obama fridgeIn a world over-crowded with Barack buttons, Obama T-Shirts, and Barack bumper stickers, stand out from the crowd with your very own, hand crafted Barack artwork mosaic.

To celebrate his inauguration, we’ve just transformed our trusty fridge as you can see from the photo.

If you would like to create this or any other of the mosaics on this website, then all you need is a single motifo pack - available in our online shop.



Motifo at the Powerhouse Museum, 12-13 Dec08

Dec 8th, 2008 • Category: News

The Young Blood Designers Market is back on again at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on 12th and 13th December 2008. Motifo will be exhibiting at this event, and by popular demand we will once again be offering SPECIAL DISCOUNTS on all our products.

Come along and use this opportunity to meet some of Australia’s top designers, and maybe pick up a few unique Christmas presents too.

Entry to the event is free - more information and directions can be found at The Powerhouse Museum website.



Motifo in Sydney 5-6 Dec08

Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: News

Motifo will be at The Finders Keepers Markets on 5th and 6th December 2008. The event is situated at the new contemporary art centre, CarriageWorks.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS will be available on all our products at this event, and we will be available to answer any queries you may have about the motifo range. Please feel free to drop by (stall D26) and say “Hi” - we look forward to seeing you there.

Entry to the event is free - more information and directions can be found at The Finders Keepers Markets website.