Nendo oki sato biography sample

People outside of Japan tend to look at Japanese design quite different than its residents. For them, Japanese design comes with a dose of restraint and formality, perfectly fused with the principles of ritualized minimalism.

Ever since Japan opened its harbors to Westerners, its design has been influencing style in the West, both of Americans and Europeans who were interested in unique aesthetic innovations.

But today, Japanese design has taken an interesting turn, one that reflects the needs of modern people living both in and outside of Japan.

Nendo oki sato biography sample

The funny side of Japanese design is intended to serve as an antidote to modern life.

Modern life’s complexity and speed have created the need for escape and recuperation. Can the more jovial design serve as a perfect antidote to it?

Let’s take a close look at Oki Sato, and his work to experience this funny side and see what it’s all about.

Oki Sato, The Foundations of Fun

Oki Sato’s father was a working man in Toronto, Canada and