Nendo designs the walls of the new office of Creature Inc with an array of Pokemon steel cards
Takumi Ota

Nendo designs the walls of the new office of Creature Inc with an array of Pokemon steel cards

7 Feb 2023  •  News  •  By Surabhi Patil

Tokyo and Milan-based design firm, Nendo unveils the new office for Creatures Inc, one of the three companies that conceived Pokémon and oversee the development of the trading card game, digital games, 3D modelling and motion design of Pokemon.

photo_credit Takumi Ota
Takumi Ota

Housed in the Tokyo headquarters of Creatures Inc, the project focuses on creating a dynamic entrance and meeting area that leaves an impression. The design draws inspiration from the iconic Pokemon trading card game and translates it into tangible aspects of the space. 

photo_credit Takumi Ota
Takumi Ota

The design challenges the conventional idea of office spaces with rigid layouts resembling boxes. Contrary to this setup, Nendo chose an interior with curved surfaces and organic walls to promote a natural flow within the room. The users can modify the layout following the meeting's format or the number of attendees owing to the organic forms, which add versatility. 

photo_credit Takumi Ota
Takumi Ota

A 2.3 mm thick steel sheet was laser-cut with an abstract graphic pattern expressing the features of Pokémon Trading Cards in their original size. Additionally, each piece was individually bent at twelve different angles after being cut out into the shape of a card to control the users' views while introducing texture to the space.

photo_credit Takumi Ota
Takumi Ota

Seeking reference from the narrative behind the various organic shapes used in Creatures Inc.'s initial logo, characterizing how living things evolved by adjusting to their surroundings or factors and how the company wants to continue to be like them.

photo_credit Takumi Ota
Takumi Ota

Therefore, the design is the result of an effort to reflect this perspective of constant evolution in the workplace.