Rooted in Culture.
Created for Living.
MoTSO DeSIGNED is an Afro-modern creative studio rooted in culture, surface design, and storytelling.
Through culturally inspired patterns, surfaces, and curated interiors, MoTSO DeSIGNED translates African heritage into contemporary living. From wallpapers and home décor to licensed surface collections, each design balances meaning, craftsmanship, and modern elegance.
Interior design is offered selectively, while the studio’s primary focus remains on original surface design, creative direction, and thoughtfully designed products for spaces and everyday living.
Founded in Johannesburg, South Africa, the studio works in distinct design capsules. Each capsule explores a specific cultural, symbolic, or spatial language.
Individual capsules are developed with intention. Capsules are designed to stand alone while contributing to the broader MoTSO DeSIGNED design language.
Capsule: ROOTS - Inherited Forms
Designed for walls, soft furnishings, and lived-in spaces, ROOTS is not trend-driven....It is enduring.
This is a foundational MoTSO DeSIGNED capsule ROOTED in Southern African languages, symbols, and spatial traditions.
Expressed through pattern, texture, and form, this capsule explores how culture lives in the home — quietly, materially, and with intention.
In this capsule you will find Wallpapers, Cushions, Textile-led decor, as well as Heritage pattern systems
Capsule: THE AFRO-FUTURE GUARDIANS
The Afro-Future Guardians Capsule is a limited graphic collection exploring power, identity, and legacy through Afro-futurist storytelling. Each piece blends African geometric language with sci-fi symbolism, bold silhouettes, and animated energy, designed as wearable art.
This collection is not character-based.
It is symbol-based.
Every Guardian represents a state of being: protection, shadow, courage, rebellion, and self-definition.
What you'll find in this capsule: Graphic T-shirts; Art prints & posters; Scarves & statement objects; Symbol systems & iconography.
Featured Project: Turn-key Airbnb Transformation
We turned an empty two-bedroom apartment into a warm, modern sanctuary designed for short-term stays. From full furnishing to custom touches like a dandelion-printed splashback, this Afrocentric, biophilic space is the perfect “home away from home.”
Made in South Africa with Heart!
Proudly designed and printed locally using eco-friendly inks. Each design is rooted in African identity, created for modern living. 🇿🇦
Customer Stories
Hear from others who have transformed their spaces with MoTSO DeSIGNED and
experience the transformation.
"We love the custom wallpaper you designed for our boardroom."
- Mall of Thembisa -
"I am happy with the upgrades done to my living rooms"
- Julia, Sandton -
"Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value"
- Parklane Hospital Radiology -
Custom wallpaper
"I love how my culture was communicated in my wedding decor."
-Ntlantla-
"Excellent and seamless service. Delivery was prompt, and the coasters were exactly as shown on the website."
- Dez (Google Rating)-
MoTSO DeSIGNED
CREATIVE STUDIO - SURFACE DESIGN - CULTURAL STORYTELLING
