motifo

“The 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

“De-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

On 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 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.

“What’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

“Magnetic 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

In 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.

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 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.

“Cool Art

If the dull white expanse of your fridge door leaves you cold, motifo mosaic packs can transform it into a minor work of art. Each pack of 1296 magnetic tiles contains six colour-coded designs - including portraits of Audrey Hepburn, Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicholson and the Mona Lisa - or you can create an original masterpiece. A pack costs $79.95 from motifo.com, where you can also download the new design templates regularly added to the site, Such as Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and US President elect Barack Obama”

Erika Woods
Sunday Life Magazine, 23 November 2008