Designer profile

Oki Sato / Nendo

Japanese designer and founder of Nendo, known for concept-driven furniture and product design.

Oki Sato founded the design studio Nendo, whose work spans furniture, products, interiors, installations and architecture.

Design approach

Nendo is known for reducing an idea to a clear conceptual gesture, often expressed with visual lightness and subtle humor.

Why he matters

The studio demonstrates how a strong conceptual identity can remain recognizable across very different manufacturers and product categories.