Oki Sato, also known as Nendo, born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada, studied architecture at Waseda University in Tokyo. In 2002 he founded the Nendo studio in Tokyo. Now it is an internationally renowned brand with offices both in Japan and in Italy. Nendo, which means 'modeling clay', expresses its desire to have flexibility and ability to reinvent itself. The designer takes inspiration from the Japanese style to create a language of his time. This desire is found in the characteristic forms of his drawings, in addition he always adds a touch of humor and conviviality.