Nendo is a Japanese design studio founded by Oki Sato. The studio is known for its innovative designs that blur the boundaries between art, design, and architecture. Nendo’s designs are characterized by their simplicity and attention to detail. After graduating in Architecture from Waseda University in 2002, he founded the Nendo studio in Tokyo. The name derives from a Japanese term that means “clay” and expresses his plastic and sculptural approach along with concepts of ductility and playfulness. This is the crux of Nendo’s work on all scales, from interior architecture to furniture, installations and graphics. The Nendo studio is a team of forty young designers and architects engaged in the development of over two hundred projects per year. It stands out for its exceptional design freedom and ability to create simple, practical and surprising objects and furnishings.
