Mentsen

Mentsen is a London-based design practice established in 2011 and a partnership between two Japanese designers, Yasuyuki Sakurai and Risa Sano. The studio name, meaning ‘surfaces and lines’ in Japanese, references to working in different mediums and scales.

Working internationally, Mentsen offer product design and art direction for businesses and cultural organisations. Our work is the result of collaborative process and mutual understanding with clients; this enables us to deliver authentic design solutions that enhance experience, influence and emotively engage the audience.

Clarity and thoughtfulness are at the core of studio’s approach. Making often gives an additional layer to the design process, aiding us to understand materials, constructions and production processes. We test ideas and experiment with materials in our workshop, as well as making objects and furniture for commission.