Nendo is a playful design house based in Tokyo, Japan. The company is led by designer Oki Sato, who is known for breaking design conventions of everyday objects. This is Nendo's "Seven Doors" series, which reinterprets a standard door to include sliding portions.
Seven Doors —
Nendo is a playful design house based in Tokyo, Japan. The company is led by designer Oki Sato, who is known for breaking design conventions of everyday objects. This is Nendo's "Seven Doors" series, which reinterprets a standard door to include sliding portions.
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One of the "Seven Doors" includes a separate entrance for children.
Seven Doors —
One of the "Seven Doors" includes a separate entrance for children.
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In 2012, Nendo collaborated with Lasvet, a crystal and glass company based in the Czech Republic, on the Overflow table.
Overflow Table —
In 2012, Nendo collaborated with Lasvet, a crystal and glass company based in the Czech Republic, on the Overflow table.
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Sato was inspired by the natural flow of glass when being poured into a mold, and wanted to experiment by allowing the glass to partially take its own shape.
Overflow Table —
Sato was inspired by the natural flow of glass when being poured into a mold, and wanted to experiment by allowing the glass to partially take its own shape.
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Sato was born in Canada, but returned to Japan at the age of 10. He took notice of the difference in social norms of life in Japan in comparison to Canada. He references the Japanese custom of using different shoes for walking outdoors, to those used indoors, as an example.
Triangle Roomshoes —
Sato was born in Canada, but returned to Japan at the age of 10. He took notice of the difference in social norms of life in Japan in comparison to Canada. He references the Japanese custom of using different shoes for walking outdoors, to those used indoors, as an example.
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Earlier this year, Nendo released the Triangle Roomshoes, to be worn as slippers at home. The shoes can be turned on their side and stacked on top of one another.
Triangle Roomshoes —
Earlier this year, Nendo released the Triangle Roomshoes, to be worn as slippers at home. The shoes can be turned on their side and stacked on top of one another.
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Nendo released the MINIM+AID kit, a compact kit that is designed to provide emergency essentials to earthquake victims.
MINIM+AID —
Nendo released the MINIM+AID kit, a compact kit that is designed to provide emergency essentials to earthquake victims.
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The kit features five different compact cylinders, each of which contains a separate essential item in case of a natural disaster.
MINIM+AID —
The kit features five different compact cylinders, each of which contains a separate essential item in case of a natural disaster.
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MINIM+AID includes an emergency whistle, a water pouch, a waterproof anorak and a small first aid kit.
MINIM+AID —
MINIM+AID includes an emergency whistle, a water pouch, a waterproof anorak and a small first aid kit.
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The kit also includes a portable USB charger and a lamp.
MINIM+AID —
The kit also includes a portable USB charger and a lamp.
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In September, Nendo revealed the Nest Shelf, a storage unit with minimal design.
Nest Shelf —
In September, Nendo revealed the Nest Shelf, a storage unit with minimal design.
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The shelf can slide to allow for more units, and allows the user to select the size required for the amount of space available.
Nest Shelf —
The shelf can slide to allow for more units, and allows the user to select the size required for the amount of space available.
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In 2014, Nendo collaborated with Scandanavian fashion label COS.
Space Dipped Shirts —
In 2014, Nendo collaborated with Scandanavian fashion label COS.
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The two designed an installation of Space Dipped Shirts for Milan Design Week.
Space Dipped Shirts —
The two designed an installation of Space Dipped Shirts for Milan Design Week.
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The installation placed a series of white shirts intertwined with steel cube frames, creating the illusion that the shirts were being dipped in color.
Space Dipped Shirts —
The installation placed a series of white shirts intertwined with steel cube frames, creating the illusion that the shirts were being dipped in color.
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