The Wren Design

The Wren Design was founded in 2008 after the owner, Wendren Setzer, took the decision to resign from her job as a textile designer at a clothing factory. She found that working for a large corporation was unfulfilling and wanted to take on a new challenge. Finding herself in need of a handbag, she decided to put her own design skills to use and made her own. This became her first product and so she launched into her new career as an entrepreneur. By starting a business that was more in keeping with her own design ideas, she had the freedom to apply a more innovative approach to product development. Her belief in the value of good workmanship over mass-produced products served as the central principle around which the business has evolved. She has kept a practical, hands-on approach to the business ever since. In October 2008, The Wren Design was afforded the opportunity to showcase its products at the Neighbourgoods design market in Woodstock. This allowed the company to meet and build connections with local shop owners and clients. In 2010, Wendren was invited to participate in the Design Indaba as an Emerging Creative. This event exposed the company to a much wider international market and led to an increase in wholesale orders. The event also attracted online and print media coverage and The Wren Design began to establish itself as a fast-growing international company with a reputation for sustainable manufacturing, fair business ethics, innovation, quality workmanship and excellent customer service. In 2012 The Wren Design was invited to participate in the Munich Creative Business exhibition. This was the company's first appearance at an international exhibition. Since then, more international exposure has followed and the company continues to grow and contribute to the wider design industry through Wendren's unique approach to design.