The Accidental Designer: A Lesson in Unlikely Talent In a country where precision and perfection are often held up as ideals, the story of Shuetsu Sato, a septuagenarian security guard turned graphic designer, serves as a refreshing reminder that talent can come from unexpected places.
For nearly two decades, Sato has been creating beautiful signs out of duct tape for train stations and businesses across Japan.
Sato's journey into design began in 2004 when he was tasked with helping travelers navigate the crowded Shinjuku station during renovations.