Oki Sato

The Canadian-born Japanese product designer believes in the importance of encountering "small surprises" in our surroundings ... and he also believes the products that his Nendo design company creates should have a strong sense of storytelling. In this video you'll hear Oki Sato discuss his design philosophy as it relates to his intriguing reflective pond table (top photo).
Other surprising, story-filled products from Mr. Sato's Nendo operation:
skiima sofa - lighting and tables can be flexibly arranged within the seating system
moya low table - mysterious floating surface
shadowstand - iPhone stand that appears to cast a shadow
transparent lamp - fun with optics
scatter shelf - reflective angles on this shelf system play tricks on the eye
fadeout chair - floating on air?
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