Ren Rigby

Co-Founder &
Chief Design Officer

Ren is regarded as one of the world’s leading thinkers and designers in the field of branding. Prior to Proto, Ren served as the Global Head of Brand for R/GA where they led major innovation projects for clients including: Nike, Google, Walmart, Samsung, and a host of start-ups.

They began their 20-year career at one of Britain’s most respected and awarded design agencies – The Chase Creative Consultants. Later working for Pentagram London, True North, Landor, and Interbrand.

Ren is the former Chairman of the Australian Graphic Design Association. They have been personally honored with ‘The Bill Bernbach Award for Creative Brilliance’ – DDB’s highest accolade.

They have won all of the major international design awards and has served as judge for the most prestigious programs including: The One Show, D&AD, and The Type Directors Club New York.

Beyond awards success, Ren’s work has helped to transform many significant businesses, cultural institutions and charities. Their proudest moment is helping to raise over $350 million dollars for age related diseases, through their work for Alzheimer’s Australia.

Ren serves on the board of directors of green chemistry company Evolved By Nature, alongside Roy Disney Junior and Dan Craft.

They also teach Design at the School for Visual Arts in NYC.