Designers regularly benefit from art, but how often do artists benefit directly from furniture design? A series of interviews between Nendo head Oki Sato and manga artist Yusei Matsui has culminated in a beautiful new piece of furniture, shaped specifically for the needs of a cartoonist.
The conceptual collaboration started with Sato's interest in manga, which he enjoys while relaxing and traveling. Sato and Yusei Matsui, creator of the popular Assassination Classroom, met numerous times to discuss their different creative processes, work environments, and inspirations. The series was initially used for a TV series, and eventually produced in a book and friendly exchange of design gifts.
