(UK) – Blink Design Group has opened a new studio in London, marking the next step in the practice’s ongoing international expansion. The interior design studio, founded by Clint Nagata, already operates in Bangkok, Singapore and Dubai, and the London launch aims to strengthen its presence in the UK and wider European markets.

The move follows the securing of three major European projects, which the firm says prompted the decision to establish a permanent base in the city. London’s role as a global centre for design, along with the firm’s ambition to deepen its work in the region, were cited as key factors.

As part of the launch, Blink has appointed William Evans as Director of Development. He will lead the studio’s business development efforts and act as a liaison with developers, investors and hospitality clients. In addition, Matt Nadilo joins as Associate Director of Interior Design. With more than two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality projects internationally, he will work closely with Nagata to guide the creative direction of the studio.

Blink’s European portfolio includes upcoming projects such as Six Senses Loire Valley Residences and a new retreat in Normandy, both of which draw on the firm’s interest in site-specific storytelling and cultural context.

Nagata’s approach to design is shaped by his background in Hawaii and Japanese heritage, with an emphasis on narrative and locality. This ethos underpins the studio’s global work and its internal initiatives, such as the S.W.A.P exchange programme, which enables collaboration between Blink’s international teams, and the Wish To Remember scholarship, which supports designers exploring craft and culture abroad.

The studio has delivered projects for hospitality brands across Asia, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, and continues to work with operators including One&Only Resorts, Nobu, Banyan Tree, Park Hyatt, Orient Express, Mandarin Oriental, Waldorf Astoria and Alila.

The London opening aims to embed the practice further within the European design landscape and expand its collaborations in the region.

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