Recommendations
“I have worked with Chris for over 15 years in my capacity as creative director of Samsung Design Europe. In the early years we used Chris and his team as an extension of our studio developing product concepts through foam modeling then developing these concepts into high quality appearance models.Although in recent years most of our appearance models have been made at our Seoul studios, from time to time we still rely on the Solve 3D team to solve particularly challenging technical issues. Chris and his team have the rare ability to intuitively understand and accurately represent a client’s design intent often from the most basic information. Chris is one of the most creative people I have met in this valuable area of the design industry and I have no hesitation in recommending Solve 3D.”
— Clive Goodwin, Creative Director, Samsung Design Europe
“This is a quick note to say thank you from all of the team at British Airways for your hard work in developing the stunning models you installed at the CDC for us a couple of weeks ago.From my perspective, I think they represent one of the highest definition models that I have ever seen and are wonderful. We are all very excited to share your work with our wider team over the coming weeks and are truly grateful for the detail and effort that has gone into your work.”
Neil Stone, Design Manager, British Airways 2005
“After 19 years of working with Chris, Solve 3D continue to be our selected partner for high-quality model and prototype construction. Even when the pressure to deliver is high, Chris and his team have never let us down.”
— Charles Greenway, MD Atlantic Design
“I have been very fortunate to work with Chris on transportation prototypes over a number of years. He has helped us to take designs to the next level, producing prototypes of an unbelievably high standard. His drive for perfection is inspirational.”
— Daniel Flashman, Creative Director, Tangerine
“I have worked with Chris Hill for two decades and he is undoubtedly one of the best model makers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has a relentless drive to create the best possible results and has helped bring many a vision to life. His enthusiasm is underpinned by a rigorous approach to project management that has delivered many challenging and complex projects on time and to an outstanding quality.”
— Matt Round, Chief Creative Officer, Tangerine
“When I first introduced Chris to Nokia Design, I asked him one simple question – “are you a perfectionist?” – I will never forget that humble smile on his face. He is not only a perfectionist, he is world class master of his profession. I don’t think there is a single material, form, assembly or finish he cannot craft. I bet he could even cut and polish a diamond if you asked him. In fact, Chris and Solve3D are a diamond service.”
— Sean Prior, Principle Design Specialist, NOKIA
“I have been working with Chris Hill, for over 10 years. During my time at Samsung Design Europe Chris and his team at provided modelmaking services that were far in advance of those offered elsewhere. Our relationship quickly developed into a creative collaboration working together on a wide range of product concepts, often to challenging timescales. I continued to work with Chris when I moved into consultancy at Tangerine, and when I set up my own agency plan, where Chris was a truster supplier and partner providing 3D modelling, rendering, and prototyping. Upon joining Nokia as Head of Design for Connect I actively recommended that my team work with Chris - particularly upon the most challenging projects where a deep understanding of materials and finishes was required. In every project Chris brings huge amounts of commitment expertise, and in-depth knowledge of materials and prototyping, delivering guaranteed results. Chris understands of how designers think and work and uses his skills to maximise the impact of your creative thought. Highly recommended.”
— Mark Delaney, Design Director - Connect, NOKIA
“I have worked with Chris since the early 90's when I was just starting out. Over the years I have worked with prototype, model shops in California, Japan, Korea and on moving back to the UK I started to work with Chris again. I will simply say this - He is the best product model maker I have worked with. His technical ability and attention to detail is second to none and some the biggest names in design choose him. Typically, our clients are extremely demanding of the highest quality work and Chris has never disappointed. Chris clearly has a passion for design and an understanding which transcends the typical commercial criteria associated with ‘run of the mill’ prototype houses, as a result, his models and those of his team convey our designs more accurately than I have encountered anywhere else. Much more than a model maker Chris will assist with engineering development and alternative production methods. Chris is unique in his field and I cannot conceive of finding anybody who cares so much about what they deliver to the client. Chris brings our designs to life and I cannot think of a better person to work with.”
— David Tonge, Director/Founder, The Division
Chris gave me an outstanding opportunity to work with him as a member of Benchmark modelmaking team and showed me what it is when quality and deadlines meet. From day one he pointed out how important it is to designers to have their superior quality prototypes and appearance models in time. During my time at Benchmark I learned much more than I could have imagined. Working with such highly skilled professionals that Chris had guided for years gave me a great understanding of Chris's ability to satisfy customer needs and lead his team. Chris gave all employee’s a great deal of responsibility and respect that motivated everyone to learn new ways of thinking. It has been my pleasure to work with Chris and do business together with him. I can recommend Chris without a doubt for projects where state of art technology must meet highest quality of prototyping and innovation.
— Aleksi Lasmo, 3D Master Surfacer, NOKIA 2004
“I have known and used Chris for over ten years and he has become a good friend. Not only are his models world-class, but the input you get when trying to solve tricky issues with a model is invaluable. Chris is capable of out-designing an awful lot of very competent designers out there and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him and the service he provides.“
— Phil Champ, Champ Industrial Design
“As Design Manager at a National Museum I commissioned Solve 3D to make two interactives to be used as supervised activities for family groups and school children. They have been used by hundreds of children and have stood the test of time. Both interactives required robust materials and mechanical components. They needed a precision and accuracy in their manufacture to enable them to work. For quality and finish, interpretation of the brief, delivery on time and to budget I would highly recommend Solve 3D.”