Design
At The Future Perfect in New York, Studio RENS Brings Colour and Material Research to the Gallery
Design research studio Studio RENS, known for applied investigations of colour and materials, is now on view at The Future Perfect's New York gallery, showing the duo's precise yet hands-on approach to design.
By NBT Editors · 2026-10-24
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The Future Perfect has put work by Studio RENS on view in its New York gallery. The gallery announced the presentation on Instagram on October 23.
Studio RENS is a design research studio that specializes in the applied investigation of colours and materials. It was founded in 2008 by Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren. The pair bring a precise, almost mathematical approach to design research and combine it with hands-on material experiments and a keen eye for colour.
Their practice is not tied to one discipline. They work across fields and in a variety of mediums, on collaborative projects, commissioned work and self-initiated studies alike.
For visitors interested in how colour and material take shape between systematic research and physical experiment, the show offers a close look at that process. Anyone who follows design, interiors or material-led work will find it a good reason to stop by The Future Perfect's gallery.
