Our Story

Our journey started in 1979 with Joy and Dieter Constantin producing window displays for Harrods and Liberty, almost 40 years later Prop Studios has grown to an internationally established retail design agency.

Nina Constantin grew up in our workshop and earned her pocket money helping out on projects for Louboutin and YSL. Nina took the reins from her parents and later launched our commercial design division FormRoom to answer the evolving needs of the industry. Nina has since successfully and rapidly developed both divisions, with an expanding portfolio of influential work.

Our MD, Ben Hyde, runs a collaborative and engaged company culture – where creativity and development is at the forefront of every project. Our diverse team comes with a wealth of experience from a variety of sectors and backgrounds. From retail, to food and drink, to agency and client side, we have the insight, experience and expertise to truly understand your brand and customer.

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1979 1979 Prop Studios established
by Joy & Dieter Constantin

1986 Prop Expands Move to a large studio where their daughter, Nina Constantin, works on school and university holidays, mucking in on manufacture, design and client work.

2002 Manufacturing moves to current Ditchling Workshop

2006 Nina Constantin takes over Her ﬁrst project on taking over the company was Harrods Christmas Windows. These scheme wins an award for Best Windows at the VM & Display Awards.

2008 Nina launches formroom In response to the many interiors and furniture projects coming to Prop Studios. FormRoom runs alongside Prop Studios, delivering award-winning pop ups, interiors, furniture and lighting

2009 FormRoom exhibits at 100% Design to huge success.

2010 Launch of Bono's Red Campaign.
Nike Town London Nina designs and installs the Bono's Red Campaign at Nike Town London. The launch wins Best In-Store Branding.

2011 Studio 1 Architect Collaborations Nina meets her now husband, Daniel Rowland who runs Studio 1 Architect, which we collaborate with on projects.