nendo

About this book

The ultimate monograph on one of the worlds most creative prolific and legendary multidisciplinary design studios nendos extensive idiosyncratic body of work flows seamlessly across disciplines and is executed in every medium imaginable - from paper clips to watches shoes chocolates glassware and furniture all the way up to store interiors and freestanding architecture. Featuring more than 1 000 images that trace the studios evolution and prolific output over a 15-year period this visually rich and fascinating survey offers exclusive insight into the playful simple enigmatic but always expectation-confounding designs from one of the industrys biggest names. This volume is organized into ten chronological chapters and features a catalog of works from nendos vast archive including work for such iconic brands as Capellino Kartell Thonet Kenzo Camper and Louis Vuitton. The recipient of numerous awards nendo was named number one of Dezeens Designers Hot List in 2016 winner of the Elle Decor Design Awards - and Designer of the Year at Maison et Objet in 2015 and Designer of the Year by Elle Decor in 2012.