Transferable skills
Wise | A workspace designed with clarity and movement
“The team worked hard to interpret our ideas into workable designs, even the more left-field suggestions, developing a beautiful design that complements the building.”
Rachel Lloyd, People and Environment Manager, Transferwise
Wise, formerly TransferWise, had a creative vision that wove together their Estonian roots with their status as a global brand. They wanted their mission – to move money across borders smarter and faster – to come through in both the subtle and the more striking features of their office.
Motive worked closely with Wise and the lead interior designer to embed brand storytelling throughout the space. The result is a workplace that feels minimalist yet meaningful, staying subtle where needed and bold where it matters.
Office design that travels
At the heart of it all is the paper plane installation: a fleet of custom-crafted TransferWise banknotes folded into flight, suspended across the space as it moves from office area to breakout. It’s a playful showcase of Wise’s fun-loving reputation, while also serving as a physical symbol of easy, direct money transfers.
Across the office, bespoke wall coverings and glass manifestations use patterns drawn from the hidden watermarks of real global currencies – a clever nod to TransferWise’s reach in the market.
All of this was brought together in line with the client’s vision of a minimal, Scandi-inspired aesthetic. The result merges expressive branding with a calming interior flow, perfectly suited to Wise’s identity.
