With established studios in Bangkok, Singapore and Dubai, BLINK Design Group – founded and led by Clint Nagata – continues its international expansion with a new London base, bringing together an elite team of visionary creatives and strategists alike…
The unmistakable signature of BLINK Design Group has arrived in London. For Nagata, the expansion is a homecoming of sorts. “Securing three landmark projects in Europe marked the turning point we have been working for,” he said. “London has long been a crucible of ideas, and a place where global design narratives converge. The decision to land BLINK here, therefore, is as emotional as it is strategic. It feels like home to us, and we want to bring something soulful and authentic to this city’s extraordinary energy.”
Image caption: Clint Nagata | Image credit: BLINK Design Group
BLINK’s London team launches with the appointment of William Evans as Director of Development, who will spearhead business development, connecting developers, investors and clients with BLINK’s distinctive vision. Meanwhile, Matt Nadilo has been announced as Associate Director of Interior Design. With more than 20 years of international experience in luxury hospitality design, Nadilo will work alongside Nagata to shape the creative heartbeat of the London studio, driving BLINK’s influence across the UK and Europe.
“The first few appointments in a new territory are always the hardest,” continued Nagata. “But I’ve always believed that if you build a community rooted in collaboration, the rest falls into place. At BLINK, we’re fortunate to have a team of truly exceptional people – and that spirit carries through to every one of our studios around the world.”
Image caption: Six Senses Kyoto | Image credit: Ben Richards
The studio is already making its mark in Europe with highly anticipated projects, namely Six Senses Loire Valley Residences – a masterclass in luxury design within the UNESCO World Heritage near Paris and a timeless Normandy retreat where heritage elegance meets contemporary refinement. Both projects exemplify BLINK’s true strength: crafting design narratives that are deeply rooted in place, culture and story.
At the heart of BLINK’s philosophy is Clint Nagata himself. Born and raised on the island of Oahu, and shaped by his Japanese heritage, his lifelong affinity for travel, hospitality and culture fuels the studio’s ethos across continents and time zones. His design approach is, at its core, about narrative – each project a love letter to its setting, shaped with reverence for local materials, traditions and histories.
Image caption: Banyan Tree Dubai | Image credit: Natelee Cocks
BLINK’s unique S.W.A.P exchange programme, which fosters collaboration between international studios, and its Wish To Remember scholarship, which sends designers across borders to explore culture and new design techniques, underscore the studio’s belief in design as an act of exploration.
From the beaches of Bali to the mountains of Kyoto, the Maldives to Mauritius, the team have shaped some of the world’s most celebrated hotels and residences, including Six Senses Kyoto, One&Only Le Saint Géran and Banyan Tree Dubai. Globally, the interior design studio is currently working with leading hospitality brands such as One&Only Resorts, Nobu, Banyan Tree, Park Hyatt, Orient Express, Mandarin Oriental, Waldorf Astoria and Alila alongside confidential and private commissions in the world’s most exclusive enclaves.
Now, with the London opening, Nagata brings BLINK’s bold, thoughtful approach to Europe’s design stage. “Our work has always been about creating places that feel like they belong – that feel inevitable, London is a city that embraces the world – we’re here to add our story to its tapestry.”
Main image caption: Six Senses Loire Valley The Residences | Main image credit: BLINK Design Group
