Mitsuko Sato is an independent Director & Designer
based in Copenhagen.
Mitsuko Sato is an independent Director & Designer
based in Copenhagen.
About
Purpose-led director and designer, former Head of Creative at SPACE10. Mitsuko works across brand, product and experience — contributing creative vision and strategic clarity to organisations and people doing work that matters.
With a background directing projects at the intersection of design, technology and social impact, she now leads an independent practice working closely with early-stage teams and established organisations navigating change.
Helping them define and express who they are and what they stand for — from initial positioning to final expression, she brings the creative insight and hands to make it real.
About
Purpose-led director and designer, former Head of Creative at SPACE10. Mitsuko works across brand, product and experience — contributing creative vision and strategic clarity to organisations and people doing work that matters.
With a background directing projects at the intersection of design, technology and social impact, she now leads an independent practice working closely with early-stage teams and established organisations navigating change.
Helping them define and express who they are and what they stand for — from initial positioning to final expression, she brings the creative insight and hands to make it real.
Language
English French Spanish Japanese, Danish
Background
Salvadoran and Japanese descent, born and raised in Montreal, Canada.
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Services
Creative Direction, Design Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Concept Design, Identity Design, Communication Design, Digital Design
Services
Creative Direction, Design Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Concept Design, Identity Design, Communication Design, Digital Design, Product Design
Services
Creative Direction, Design Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Concept Design, Identity Design, Communication Design, Digital Design, Product Design
Interest Areas
Emerging Technologies, Inclusive Design, Spatial Design, Speculative Design
Interest Areas
Emerging Technologies, Inclusive Design, Spatial Design, Speculative Design
Clients
NBA, Google, IKEA, Gestalten, FRAME, Barbican, Mercedes-Benz, SPACE10
Clients
NBA, Google, IKEA, Gestalten, FRAME, Barbican, Mercedes-Benz, SPACE10
Awards
Clio Awards, Fast Company, D&AD, The Index Project, Creative Circle, Creative Communication Awwwards, The Webby Awards
Awards
Clio Awards, Fast Company, D&AD, The Index Project, Creative Circle, Creative Communication Awwwards, The Webby Awards
Press
Monocle Wired It's Nice That Sports Illustrated Dezeen Fast Company Design Boom FSC Wallpaper Dezeen
Press
Monocle Wired It's Nice That Sports Illustrated Dezeen Fast Company Design Boom FSC Wallpaper Dezeen
Talks
Google VISD Summit SPACE10 Mexico D&AD Judge D&AD Young Blood Judge Design Matters Softer Digital Futures
Talks
Google VISD Summit SPACE10 Mexico D&AD Judge D&AD Young Blood Judge Design Matters Softer Digital Futures
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