As a designer, illustrator and photographer, his work reflects both traditional and contemporary inspiration and style. With an extensive amount of industry experience too, working on a massive range of client projects - everything from brand concepts for food and drink products, packaging for cosmetics, corporate identities for motor-sport or even interface design for social networking and internet sites, Rich provides an applied, creative response that is pivotal to the Forge Branding 'client experience'.

With over 20 years of marketing and sales experience gained from working in the marketing departments of a diverse range of international companies, Kate has an extensive and practical knowledge of the mechanics of business and the campaigns that contributed to the success of those organisations. More recently she has worked with a huge number of SME clients developing and implementing customer acquisition strategies as well as key initiatives for new business start-ups. Driven by her commitment to her clients and a belief that with the right focus, professional support and encouragement, all businesses can reach their full potential, Kate's vision is to 'level the playing field' between the large corporates and SME's by helping to provide the informed strategic advice so fundamental in supporting the development of creative, cost effective marketing campaigns. To underline this commitment, Kate has been a key partner in setting up the Thames Valley's first enterprise club - 'The Real Business Club'. It specialises in working with owner managers, partnerships, management teams, charities and entrepreneurs to optimise their business opportunities and grow sustainably. The club also offers the unique opportunity for businesses and organisations to meet face to face with a wide selection of experienced professionals at innovative events and delivers 'hands-on' interactive business development workshops.