Drive is a consultancy employing highly trained, experienced
and motivated design specialists, with a commitment to all round
excellence through innovative use of the latest technology. Clients
benefit from access to this unique resource by optimising their work
flow and being allowed to concentrate on what they do best - design.
Operating out of a well-resourced and up-to-date studio in Ripley,
Surrey, Drive integrates seamlessly in to design teams, giving peace
of mind.

Chris Longmore

Founder and Managing Director of drive, Chris ensures that his team
consistantly provides a quality service to the design industry. Chris
provides drive with over 17 years of industry design process
knowledge and how best to implement it. Drive maximises the benefit
for each client enabling them to develop creative and innovative
products efficiently, getting them to the market place sooner and
in the process saving time and money.

Stuart Boote

Having created visuals and animations for exacting clients
such as BA and Electrolux, Stuart is responsible for maintaining
the high visualising standards expected by drive. Keeping
up-to-date on computer graphic imaging technology benefits
our clients who know they are receiving highest quality
visualising techniques available. Thus keeping them ahead
of their competitors.

Andrew Jones

A Royal College of Art automotive design graduate, he uses
his experience to steer concept sketches into well resolved
3D forms. By keeping the original design intent intact
through the digital development process, he ensures creative
and innovative ideas reach production, keeping clients ahead
of their competitors.

Mark Pritchard

With a wealth of automotive and product consultancy experience,
Mark expects a high level of accuracy and quality from himself
and everyone else at drive. This determination to ensure
that everyone at drive performs at the highest level helps
our clients deliver quality products, and peace of mind that
they are assured the best service.

Ryan Queripel

A focused Alias modeller who benefited from some of the best
digital modelling coaching whilst on placement at drive,
Ryan has established himself as a valuable member of our team.
His ability to get on with people fits well with drive's
ability to merge into any programme seamlessly and maintain
project momentum.

Nick McKinley

Bringing transportation design experience as well as a structured
modelling technique, Nick ensures drive is always up to date
on the latest manufacturing techniques. This sharing of knowledge
is a vital part of drive's added value to clients, as they
benefit from our team's range of knowledge and experience,
not just that of one person.

Andrew Bradbury

A Coventry University automotive design graduate, with 3
years experience of European manufacturers design processes,
Andrew combines a designers eye with a modellers understanding
to produce well resolved concept and production surface models.

Sue Balsdon

With a wealth of HR and Administration experience, Sue's
administrative support is vital to allow drive's designers
to concentrate on their clients' projects, delivering quality
service with as little distraction as possible.

Liz Menches

A necessary part of any organisation is the ability to communicate
both internally and to people outside. Liz's experience of
marketing and the media, as well as overseas business, is a
valuable service to both drive and drive's clients, to make
people aware of their message and products.