Japanese Minimalism is exemplified by the work of Nendo Studio. The design firm boasts an emergence as one of the most inventive, winning multiple awards such as the Designer of the Year title by Wallpaper Magazine.
The designs are all created with careful attention to detailing and forward-thinking design. The bespoke nature of Nendo’s designs are part of the firm’s dedication to quality creations. Each piece features characteristics with calculated simplicity that toys with the playfulness of design.
This child-like aesthetic stems from the firm’s choice of name -- ‘Nendo’ is Japanese for children’s modeling clay. This idea of free design and modeling has made for a stunning array of architectural gems that embody true modernism.
56 Minimalist Nendo Studio Creations
From High-Density Birdhouses to Hat Art Installations:
Alexandra Serrano — Sep 20, 2012 — Art & Design
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Warm Minimalist Bathrooms
The Bisazza Bagno Nendo Collection is Organically Contemporary
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Mexican Wrestling Mixed With High Fashion
Nendo Brand Destroyer Handbag
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Adorable Animal Tail Mice
Elecom Nendo Oppopet Mouse Brings Cute Creatures to Technology
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Moss Wallpaper
Green Wall Decor Brings Your Living Room to Life
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Ever-Changing Disk Timepieces
The Nendo 'Dark Noon' Watches Alter as Time Passes
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Cascading Cube Furniture
Dancing Squares from Nendo are Artistic Interior Objects
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Physically Illusory Furnishings
Visible Structures by Nendo Look and Feel Falsely Insubstantial
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Fallen Leaf Flats
Nendo Creates Environmental-Inspired Retail Space for Asobio
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Sporty Staircase Houses
The Nendo Puma House Tokyo is an Exsquisitely Original Event Space
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Hand Puppet Totes
The Roopuppet Bag Lets You Make Shadow Figures While Shopping
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Leaky Sink Tablet Mounts
The Nendo Elecom Faucet Stand for Electronics is Water-Friendly
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Separation Anxiety Furniture Sets
The Dependencies Collection Consists of Needy Tables and Lamps
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Sucked-In Glass Lighting
The Inhale Lamp Was Quirkily Shaped in the Glassblowing Process
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Unexpected Silhouette Smartphone Mounts
The Nendo Shadowstand Casts a Flower on the Wall
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Intricate Illusory Shelving Units
The Scatter Shelf by Nendo is Awesomely Confusing
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Shoe-Branded Store Fronts
The Camper Osaka Shop by Nendo Features Floating Footwear
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Agriculture-Inspired Houseware
The 'Farming-net' Collection by Nendo is Whimsically Delicate
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Colorful Clip-On Thumbdrives
These Elecom Karabiner USB Sticks Offer Easy Portability
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Novel Beach Pads
The 'Book' House by Nendo is a Geek's Dream on a Serene Coast
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Perching Picnic Boxes
The Nendo Kotoli for Ruinart is Inspired by Birds on Telephone Wires
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Exotic Ethical Carpets
GAN Rugs are a Cozy Alternative to the Persian Mats You've Been Buying
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Sterile Plastic Seating
NENDO's Pristine Transparent Chair Acts Like a Mini Hammock
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Hat Art Installations
The Hirata No Boshi Exhibit Pays Tribute to Akio Hirata
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Pinched Glass Lighting
The Press Lamp by NENDO is Soft, Subtle and Minimalist
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Pleated Paper Furniture
The Cabbage Chair
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High-Density Birdhouses
The Nendo Bird-Apartment Accommodates 78 Fowl Families and One Human
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Pen-Like Earpieces
The Stylo Bluetooth Headset is a Contemporary Communication Tool
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Sketched Furniture Collections
'Thin Black Lines' from Nendo Features Barely-There Furnishings
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Jellyfish-Inspired Earphones
The Elecom Otokurage Earbuds are Both Cool and Comfortable
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Blown Plastic Lights
Nendo ‘Blown Fabric' Produces Lighting That Mimics Glass
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Rickety Leather Recliners
The 'nendo' Leather Chair Bring Leather Strips into Style
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Cable Constricted Mouses
The Rinkak Mouse from Nendo Puts Form Over Function
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Door-Filled Fashion Boutiques
Indulgi by Nendo is Filled with Openings Designed to Obscure
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Minimalist Monochromatic Rooms
The Nendo Solo Show Demonstrates the Power of Black and White
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Woven Steel Seats
Bamboo-Steel Chair Brings Traditional Taiwanese Crafts into the 21st Century
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Anime Figurines in Costume
MikkuMiku Kagami Nendoroid Reflects International Cosplay Craze
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See-Through Tabletops
Nendo's Transparent Table is a Whimsical Piece of Furniture
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Abstract Suspended Vases
Nendo Growing Vases Mimic Modern Flower Vessels
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Plaited Metal Tables
An Organic Assembly Method Has Been Applied to the Bamboo-Steel Table
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Pebble-Like Paper Containers
Nendo Fashions Faux Wood Grain Boxes Using Lacquer & 3D Printers
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Illusionary Floating Chairs
The Fade-Out Chair by Nendo Plays Tricks on Our Eyes
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Lyrical Pet Abodes
The Nendo Music Cage is a Beautiful Convenience in Every Home
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Sushi-Inspired Lighting
The Nendo Maki Pendant Lamp Looks Simply Delicious
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Bifocal Gadget Props
The Megane Smartphone Stand Uses Faux Frames to Stand iDevices
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Ironic Credit Crunchers
The Nendo 'Pyggy Bank' is a Twist on Your Childhood Change-Holder
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Circuit Board Speakers
The Revalue Nippon Project Revitalizes Japanese Craft Traditions
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Futuristic Work Place
Meguro Office Space by Nendo
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Phonetic Mouth Dishes
TALKING Seasoning Dispensers
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Paperclip Data Sticks
The Data Clip Organizes Your Virtual and Physical Documents
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Avian Utensils
The Forest Spoon by Nendo is Cute and Decorative
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Shaky Spidery Seating
The Nendo-Maruni Cord Chair Does Pull Its Weight
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Reinvented Reindeer Design
Nendo Antler Armchair is Perfect for Christmas Parties
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Toothpick-Like Shoehorns
The Nendo Shoehorn Minimalizes the Classic Design
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Prismatic Computer Peripherals
The Ormie Mouse Combines Function and Form
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