For Release: March 8, 2005Media Contact: Chris Kochmanski (734/944-8705, chris@design-hub.com)DesignHub Produces Wholesale Gift Tile Catalog for Motawi TileworksSALINE, MI – DesignHub, Inc., a Saline-based creative services and marketing firm, has designed and produced the 2005 Wholesale Gift Tile Catalog for Motawi Tileworks of Ann Arbor, MI. The new full-color, 16-page, 8-1/2” x 11” catalog highlights over 100 of Motawi’s most popular handmade art tiles, both framed and unframed, available for resale. The catalog also features ordering information, notes on tile display, frequently asked questions about Motawi Tile, company history, and details on Motawi’s distinct approach to tilemaking. The catalog’s design complements the appearance of the tiles themselves, whose influences include early 20th Century decorative artists such as Mary Chase Stratton, Adelaide Robineau, Louis Sullivan, C. F. Voysey, William DeMorgan, and Dard Hunter. Motawi’s handcrafted tile is found in homes and public places nationwide. It is made by the sibling duo of Karim and Nawal Motawi and their staff of artisans in the company’s Ann Arbor studio. The Motawi team uses locally produced clay and glazes mixed onsite to the company’s own recipes. Motawi Tileworks was founded in 1992. It today employs 21 people. More information on Motawi Tileworks is available from the company at 170 Enterprise Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Phone: 734/213-0017. Email: info@motawi.com. Online: http://www.motawi.com. DesignHub, Inc. works with clients on branding programs, Web site development, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, advertising, direct marketing, packaging designs, and exhibit signage, as well as marketing strategies and plans. Principals of DesignHub include: Karen Ragland, business manager and account executive; Ted Chesky, creative director and graphic designer; and Chris Kochmanski, marketing strategist and copywriter. The company was founded in 1999. In addition to Motawi Tileworks, DesignHub’s clients include A.M. Services, American Aqua, Ann Arbor IT Zone, Architectural Media Systems, Carr Engineering, Center for Automotive Research, Chelsea Community Hospital, Child Care Network, Concordia University–Ann Arbor, Electrocon International, General Dynamics, JCG Associates, MapInfo Corp., NanoBio Corp., Peters Building Co., Phoenix Contractors, Picometrix Inc., Qualigence Inc., Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, Saline Celtic Festival, Samson Senior Properties, SignGraphix Inc., Sircon Corporation, Thomas B. McMullen Co., the University of Michigan’s Congenital Heart Center, and others. Further information is available from DesignHub, 135 East Bennett, Suite 12, Saline, Mich. 48176. Phone: 734/944-8705. Fax: 734/944-8735. E-mail: info@design-hub.com. Online: www.design-hub.com. |
