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

“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

Crikey! It’s nearly December and the festive season is fast approaching, so here’s a little reminder not to leave your gift purchases right until the last minute.

The motifo “little helpers” will be working flat out to dispatch all orders within 2 business days, but unfortunately have no control over the speed of delivery of the mail companies at this busy time of the year.

We therefore advise making any orders as soon as possible to avoid the scenario of your order not arriving in time for the big day.

Remember, a motifo pack is an excellent Christmas gift idea, and here’s why:

• Motifo packs are new and unique - a great choice for that person who “has everything”.
• There’s no need to worry that the receiver of your gift will not like the final artwork, since one motifo pack can create ALL the mosaic artworks on this web site. They can choose a mosaic design that appeals to their sense of style from our varied range.
• Creating motifo artworks is easy, fun and slightly addictive - and you’ll get all the credit for their pixelated pleasure!

* Note: this competition is now closed *

It’s competition time, and you could be the big winner of a motifo ‘classic’ pack. The prize also includes free worldwide shipping and is valued at up to AU$129.90.

The competition is being run by Random Good Stuff and it’s really easy to enter. All details are given on the Random Good Stuff web site.

Remember, you’ve gotta be in it to win it! Head on over to Random Good Stuff now and get into the draw (competition closes on 07 November 2008).

As do-it-yourself art becomes ever more popular, an ancient craft has been given a newfangled twist. Now you can funk up your fridge with mosaics by motifo.

The motifo pack contains colour-coded magnetic squares together with instructions on where to position the different colours. Any magnet-friendly surface can be your canvas as you construct your very own mosaic masterpiece – and at well over 1.5m high, it has serious “wow-factor”.

Six different mosaic designs are included in the pack, and with many more freely available at motifo.com, you’re bound to find something that appeals to your sense of style. And get this - every single mosaic design uses the same combination of colours in the motifo pack – so creating a new design simply involves some crafty colour switching. Very nifty!

A motifo pack makes for a refreshing gift idea, since the choice of design is left entirely up to the budding artist. Packs are currently available in two colour schemes - motifo “classic” and motifo “warm” - with more to come.

The motifo pack retails for AU$79.95. Buy online at motifo.com or at your fave designer / gift / homeware store.