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Splintered wood
Nendo's latest collection of furniture resembles splintered wood in an elegant style.
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Sexy shiver
Nendo’s Shivering Bowls explore the pleasure that can be derived from an object’s touch.
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Design recycled
Nendo's latest collection of tableware, "Bottleware" draws inspiration from the original Coca-Cola "contour bottle" and sustainable product design.
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Melting ice
Nendo redesigns glassware for Baccarat and creates beauty that mirrors the clarity and delicacy of an ice block.
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Go fish
Nendo's new Fishline Chair uses fishing line as a type of varnish to create an interesting uneven look.
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Coffee library
Nendo's pop-up coffee shop for Starbucks in Tokyo resembles a library, and gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about coffee.
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Bird house
Nendo's new tree house, the Bird Apartment, can house both birds and people, making it the ideal way for the latter to reconnect with nature.
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Writing-inspired style
Resembling the writing tool, Nendo's new Bluetooth headphones for Logitech takes its name from the French word for "pen".
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Sweet spot
The Papabubble artisan candy shop is a place where one can experience the making of sweets - almost like in a Roald Dahl story.
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Made of paper
Material magic: Nendo's "Lacquered Paper-Objects" are made by combining layers of paper, using 3D printing techniques.
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Forest wonders
Nendo's “Wandering Forest of Hermés” window display adds a touch of playfulness to the recently renovated boutiques in Japan.
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Pure air
The design of Nendo's new Arobo air purifier highlights the essence of water and air in its purest form.
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Sputniko!
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Sputniko! is an artist and designer who creates machines, films and music that explores technology, feminism and pop culture.
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Suit up
Halsuit, a new retail concept store by Nendo, mimics the typical office environment, making it ideal for buying suits.
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Check mates
An outdoor art installation in the Japanese city of Osaka used the game of Checkers to create an enriched, interactive public space.
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Bag it
Nendo's new ONB. collection of bags takes its name for the Japanese terms for "piggyback".
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Nice for noodles
Nendo's "Cupnoodle Urushi" is a souvenir product that adds new creative value to the packaging of instant "cup" noodles.
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25 + 25
Nendo's solo exhibition at the Axis Gallery in Tokyo, Japan, presents 25 objects and 25 spaces selected from more than 200 projects of the past ten years.
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Easily portable
Nendo's wireless computer mouse and iPhone stand are must-have accessories for the digitally connected.
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Like a shadow
Nendo's new stand for iPhones and iPad resembles the shadow of a single flower in a vase.
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Symbol of creation
Inspired by the cube form, Tokujin Yoshioka has designed a new logo for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
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Able to flip
Now it's a stool, now it's a rocking chair, the Flip series of chairs turn into dual-function seating by simply flipping it.
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Food fight: Shin-ichi Takemura
Shin-ichi Takemura says we should rather be talking about being “creative” than “sustainable" in terms of the environment.
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