Hydra Design Labs is led by a team of OEM automotive design experts.
Design is an integral part of the entire process, from the earliest concept to final production.
Other studios often utilize designers for part of a new model development, but the design phase is considered a starting point that unfortunately becomes watered down after dealing with the realities of engineering and production challenges. The design teams often don’t have enough interaction with engineering, compromising the original design intent.
At Hydra Design Labs, we believe that design is more than just a starting point for vehicle development – design is an integral part of the entire process, from the earliest concept to final production.
We’re inspired to create tomorrow’s vehicles
Our entire management team consists of automotive designers with decades of experience at major OEMs. This means that one team of experienced designers follows the entire development process, managing both the design and engineering throughout the project. This unique approach ensures that we keep a close eye on every detail so that nothing is lost in translation. The passion of the original concept is carried all the way to the production vehicle.
This commitment to uncompromised design is the foundation of Hydra Design Labs. While our experienced team handles every step of vehicle development, we are designers first and let our passion for boundary-pushing design solutions drive decision-making throughout the process.
Jon Hull
CEO of Hydra Design Labs
Mike Desmond
Principal Designer
Brent Wickham
Design Operations Team Lead
Chris Schuttera
Principal Designer
Gary Ragle
Principal Designer
Dan Sims
Chief Creative Officer
Mark Ferrara
Director of Fabrication
Shawn Campbell
CMF Design Specialist