REN
REN Clean Skincare delivers high-performance products with clinically proven results from nature’s most powerful and kind bioactive ingredients always formulated with sensitive skin in mind. Sustainably sourced formulas in zero-waste packaging.
REN
Whilst at Umbrella, I was tasked with managing the first pop-up store for REN Skincare. The brief came with a tight budget and an even tighter deadline, requiring a fast, focused, and highly collaborative approach.
I met with the client in a coffee shop opposite the space on St. Martin’s Lane on Monday morning. We walked through the brand’s objectives, the spatial constraints, and the desired customer experience. From there, I quickly sketched out initial concepts, focusing on modularity, simplicity, and alignment with REN’s ‘clean’ beauty ethos.
By Tuesday, we had sourced sustainable materials and developed a layout that maximised visibility while maintaining a calm, uncluttered aesthetic. The design featured lightweight, reusable fixtures, soft lighting, and clean, minimal graphics that echoed REN’s commitment to purity and transparency.
Working closely with a small team of fabricators and installers, we brought the concept to life in just three days. By Thursday evening, the space was fully built and styled—ready for launch on Friday morning.
The result was a serene, inviting retail environment that not only reflected the brand’s values but also delivered a memorable customer experience under intense time and budget constraints.
Testimonials
“Once again you have proven to be an absolute star and key performer in our studio! You have stepped in and proven what a great asset you are to the whole team.”
“Patience and professionalism, John is an absolute pleasure to work with. Taking each design challenge in his stride and striving for excellence on each project”
“Helpful, efficient, charismatic and diligent, John fulfils all challenges a design studio can present to him. His calm composure and level headedness has seen him manage clients and designers with huge success. Creatively flexible, whether in designing or through problem solving, John is a great asset to any organisation.”
