Nendo
Tokyo, Japan

Address:

Nendo
Nendo / Oki Sato

4-1-20-2A Mejiro Toshima-ku
171-0031 Tokyo
Japan

T: +81-(0)3-3954-5554
F: +81-(0)3-3954-5581

Biography

nendo design studio is synonymous with designer Oki Sato, born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada.

In 2002 he founded nendo design studio. nendo means ’clay’ in Japanese – or more specifically, modelling clay such as plasticine. A unique material that makes it easy to do creative modelling. As Oki Sato explains: ”the name is appropriate for a studio that needs to develop design solutions for a host of very different clients”

Oki Sato does not look at design like many iconic designers, who have focused on the mantra, ’form follows function’. He also looks at the history behind the product and its design.

His expression is minimalist, but contains small signs and details that immediately arouse memories. He employs soft, friendly shapes which make his designs appear comfortable from first sight.

Articles about Nendo

REVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2024

Nostalgia and drive

4/23/2024

The Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week took place from 16 to 21 April 2024 – read our review to find out what moves the industry and the guests got to see.

FEATURED PREVIEW – MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2024

PAOLA LENTI

4/9/2024

A flagship store as a paradisiacal garden biotope: Paola Lenti opens its first permanent showroom in the company's thirtieth year, turning its own philosophy into reality and putting nature centre stage.

FAIRS & EVENTS

La Mamma Marva

4/8/2024

The SaloneSatellite is celebrating its 25th anniversary: Marva Griffin founded the platform for young designers as a pioneer in 1998. What do they have to thank the SaloneSatellite for? We asked them.

REVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE 2023: SALONESATELLITE

Leap forward

5/1/2023

Since its foundation by Marva Griffin, SaloneSatellite has given maximum visibility to the work of young designers, many of whom are now internationally renowned. Stylepark had the great honour of being part of the jury for the SaloneSatellite Award 2023. These are the winners.

DESIGN

Outdoor Weather

3/16/2021

Little by little, the temperatures are getting milder and the dream of balmy summer evenings and relaxing vacation days is within reach. For the right outdoor equipment we have put together a refreshing selection from our Novelties Stage.

DESIGN

On the fast track

7/1/2020

The new label La Manufacture doesn’t do things by halves: Within the space of 14 months, its founder Robert Acouri and Creative Director Luca Nichetto have created a prestigious design and fashion brand and brought on board big names including Sebastian Herkner and Nendo for the first collection.

DESIGN

Fine Lines

6/4/2020

Stellar Works is currently presenting the first highlights of its new collections for this year. The modular designs were creatively masterminded by Nendo, OEO Studio, Space Copenhagen and Neri&Hu.

DESIGN

Open-air office

4/8/2020

Spring is just around the corner bringing with it the first warm hours of sunshine. Anyone lucky enough to have their own balcony or patio can move their workplace outdoors – Stylepark provides you with ten ideas for doing your office work in the fresh air.

IMM COLOGNE 2019

Objects from the Nendo era

1/24/2019

An interview with Oki Sato, founder and mastermind behind design studio Nendo.

IMM COLOGNE 2019

Impressions imm cologne 2019

1/16/2019

Impressions from the international furniture and furnishing fair imm 2019 in Cologne.

DESIGN

The new “New Nordic”

8/17/2018

Young Scandinavian labels and their designers are riding the wave of continuing success. But why is it that Neo-Scandinavianism is such a hit?

FAIRS & EVENTS

Impressions 3daysofdesign

5/29/2018

Stylepark brings you the impressions of 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen on the monitor.

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018

Impressions of the Salone del Mobile 2018

4/22/2018

You didn't make it to Salone del Mobile 2018? Never mind! Stylepark brings you the impressions of the trade fair and the showrooms in Milan on your monitor.

STYLEPARK SELECTED SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018

The Award Winners

4/14/2018

Here they are: the 29 innovations Stylepark awards at the Salone del Mobile 2018 as part of Stylepark Selected.

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018

Celebra il design!

4/12/2018

The most important events, exhibitions and parties of Milan Design Week at a glance.

STYLEPARK SELECTED SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018

Stylepark Selected Salone del Mobile 2018: Our Sneak-Preview

4/12/2018

Premiere in Milan: At the Salone del Mobile 2018 Stylepark awards the most successful innovations for the first time in the context of Stylepark Selected.

STOCKHOLM FURNITURE & LIGHT FAIR 2018

On the bright side

2/20/2018

Scandinavian design is booming worldwide. And the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is the showcase of the prospering industry. This year the fair has done a lot to become even more attractive. Our review.

DESIGN

Seasoning at the flick of a wrist

8/16/2017

A scoop of refinement: Nendo has developed a dispenser for powdered soy sauce for a restaurant in Kyoto.

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017

Showtime Fuorisalone!

4/25/2017

We will once again take a walk through the most beautiful shows of the Fuorisalone.

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017

New tables: From material fetish to the Zen factor

4/11/2017

Be they short or long of leg, simply unique or extravagant: there’s no end to the variety of tables in Milan.

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017

Forza Salone!

4/6/2017

Off we go! Take a walk with us through trade-fair fairyland, catch the mood at the one or other booth and a glimpse of the novelties at this year’s Salone del Mobile.