René is forever looking for new ways of doing things. She embraces change and encourages experimentation. She views that making mistakes is part and parcel of design while routine and established methods are culprits to true creativity. René is an excellent communicator because she values listening as much as talking. She also believes in building a strong team and is pivotal in developing her own for JKR Shanghai and in many of her previous work places.

Started in Toronto then Hong Kong, René has accumulated over 18 years of professional experience in the industry. In 2007, René took on a new turn by relocating to Shanghai to continue her pursuit in the design profession.

A native from Hong Kong, René left for overseas in her early teens and has studied and lived in UK, USA, Canada and Italy at di?erent times. René obtained her first Diploma in Graphic Design from Sheridan College Canada. She also holds a Master Degree of Arts in Design from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Over the years, René’s clients have included MARS, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Wrigley’s, Nestle, J&J, Bacardi, GSK, InBev, Union-pay, Ritz Carlton and Watsons. René has also led her team winning global recognitions in the Red Dot Awards, A’Design Awards and the ROI Awards that celebrate design excellence.