Magic Tiles

2026 Ballarat Social Innovators Term 2

May 2026

By Joey, Atticus, Malachi, Arihaan, and Hamish

Magic Tiles turns foot traffic into electricity — pressure-sensitive tiles installed in busy shopping centres like Stockland or Highpoint that generate power every time someone walks over them. The more people walk, the more energy is created. Their community activation is an annual step-count competition: local businesses sponsor the event by donating the energy-cost equivalent of steps taken by participants, making the concept tangible and fun.

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