Frank Stephenson
How I Designed...The BMW X5! Ep.4
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Enjoy!
Many thanks to Richard @Challengetheroad for lending us his incredible P1 for the day.
#mclaren #tavarish #cars
The journey of creating this mind-blowing design is going to be a real highlight of the work we're currently doing at frankstephensondesign and we feel even more privileged to have this platform to be able to document and show you the true process of a professional design studio.
There's going to be plenty more episodes like this is we work side by side with Freddy to turn these visions into reality.
I hope you enjoy,
Frank
#tavarish #mclaren #documentary
A round of impromptu, quick fire questions between us two design heavyweights brings out some fascinating choices and memories!
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and don't forget about my brand new Learn to Sketch With Frank course!
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P.S. If you want to be in with a chance to win a Learn to Sketch with Frank course worth £350 then head over to our @learntosketchwithfrank Instagram page and enter our amazing competition!
The ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ course provides you access to:
1. Legendary designer Frank Stephenson guides you through his key principles of creative sketching
2. A process that will “open your mind and stimulate your creativity”
3. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, you will learn how to hold a pen to sketching a car in 2D
4. You will learn to sketch not copy
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Hey everyone,
Here's an episode we've had in the vault for a few weeks while we have been launching the Sketch With Frank programme. I did a video last year about RR's Boat Tail, which was then the most expensive car on the market. Once I saw that the iconic British marque had one-upped their own opulence I knew I had to have a look to see if there was any justification to this price at all.
Enjoy!
Frank.
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Dive into the heart of creative design, understand the essence of creativity, and discover techniques that will take your sketches to the next level.
I believe sketching is a tool that can open minds and stimulate creativity. It encourages spontaneity and free thinking. It brings out the character and the personality of the person sketching.
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The reason I have created this course isn’t just to show you how to create the perfect lines and textures. It's about showing you the choices, the subtle decisions that translate an idea into a beautiful piece of design.
I've poured decades of experience into this, not just to teach you 'how' 'but ‘why you should sketch'. I aim to empower you not just to replicate what you see but to create your own unique sketches.
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'Learn to Sketch with Frank' isn't just another online course. It's your chance to learn directly from me and get first-hand insights into my design process.
I have created this course for everyone. Whether you have never drawn before or you’re a professional looking to sharpen your skills, this course has something for you.
Ready to sketch out your next masterpiece? Grab your pen and paper and let's begin.
To learn more, visit swf.frankstephenson.com
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The ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ course provides you access to:
1. Legendary designer Frank Stephenson guides you through his key principles of creative sketching
2. A process that will “open your mind and stimulate your creativity”
3. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, you will learn how to hold a pen to sketching a car in 2D
4. You will learn to sketch not copy
I’m officially launching ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ in less than 24 hours. This is your last chance to pre-purchase it using the exclusive 20% discount. Use the code SWFP120 during checkout.
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My style is fast and loose. And yes, there are milestones to hit, but the magic often happens in between. It’s those off-script moments, those passionate tangents, where you'll see my true passion and where I feel the most enlightening insights emerge. No rehearsed steps. Just pure, organic teaching, where I get lost in the craft, finding my rhythm and bringing you along for the journey.
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This creates an open creative channel that allows for the unfiltered flow of ideas so that you can capture your moments of inspiration instantly. Every sketch is a new adventure, a path of discovery.
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Hey everyone,
I am proud to share with you the first trailer for my new online sketching course, 'Learn to Sketch with Frank'.
I truly believe that sketching plays a fundamental role in the process of creating great design. It is also a tool that has the power to open minds and encourage creative thinking.
Sketching is not just a technique but a language. A language that I can't wait to share with you.
Pre-purchase my course today and receive an exclusive 20% early bird discount when you use the code SWFP120. Valid for a limited time only.
To learn more, visit swf.frankstephenson.com
#FrankStephenson #Masterclass #HowToSketch
I truly believe that sketching plays a fundamental role in the process of creating truly great design. It is also a tool that has the power to open minds and encourage creative thinking.
I will be sharing with you more information about the course in the coming days including an exclusive offer - valid for a limited time only.
Sketching is not just a technique but a language. A language that I can't wait to share with you.
#SketchWithFrank #FrankStephensonDesign #Sketching #Creativity #IconicDesigns #DesignForTheFuture #SustainableDesign #InnovativeSketching #VisualStorytelling #AutomobileDesign #DesignInnovation #AutomotiveDesign #Create #Sketch #CreativeProcess #CreativeDesign #CreativeCommunity
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Hey everyone,
Firstly, I'm so excited to open this video by announcing my 'Sketching With Frank' programme. More details about this will be coming very, very soon. So keep an eye out!
Secondly, it's an honour as ever to be able to lend my eye to some creations that have been sent in by my brave subscribers. Hopefully, my advice can help steer them in a progressive direction.
Enjoy,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #CritiquingSubscribersDesigns #SketchWithFrank
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Hi folks,
If you have been watching this channel since the beginning you will know exactly what the original Alfa Stradale means to me. The high regard that I hold for this car means that putting my own spin on any kind of redesign was always going to be inevitable no matter how brilliant of a job Alfa has done.
I hope you enjoy,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #AlfaRomeo #33Stradale
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Hi all,
I saw that the new Lambs had been announced recently and I felt like there was enough to talk about here to make an episode! It's a really interesting position that Lamborghini find themselves in by releasing their first electric car.
Hope you all enjoy,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #lamborghini #lanzador
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Hi all,
This week I'm taking a deep dive into a designer that I'm extremely fond of, Henrik Fisker. Henrik is living every designers dream by releasing his own cars under his own marque, but are the designs as revolutionary as the technology that drives it?
Enjoy,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #Fisker #cars
Recently I was invited down to the Barber Motorsport Museum in Birmingham, Alabama to talk all things design and about my intentions to shake up the motorcycle industry with a cutting edge design that I am working on.
Hope you enjoy the conversation!
Frank
#frankstephenson #motorcycle #design
About Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit, private operation foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama, which houses the world's largest collections of motorcycles, Lotus race cars and the Barber Advanced Design Center. It is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, exhibition and history of motorcycles, vintage vehicles, and motorsports. www.barbermuseum.org
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Hey all,
It's a pleasure to be able to talk about a new car that has actually grabbed my attention. I know these types of videos are few and far between, but so is the inspiration to comment on the current state of the industry. Alas, today we have something of value to discuss.
Enjoy,
Thank you.
FS
#frankstephenson #mercedes #vision111
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Hi all,
In this video I'll be breaking up the conversation around a new and booming mode of transportation; EVTOL's. For the past five years, I've been working on EVTOL's and have learned a lot not only about the best ways to design them but also about some of the hurdles companies are facing to get them up in the sky.
As always, I cannot wait to hear what you think about this emerging industry. Please leave your comments below!
As always, thank you.
FS
#FrankStephenson #EVTOL #ParisAirShow
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Hi all,
Since we're working on some really exciting things that we're contractually not allowed to talk about yet, I thought I'd take this opportunity to talk about some of the projects from 2022 that I'm really proud of.
Enjoy!
Frank
#frankstephenson #design #products
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Hey all, for this episode I'm looking at the implications of AI & Text-to-image generators like MidJourney and Dall-E will have on the automotive industry.
This is a very interested topic so I'm extremely interested to read your comments below.
As always, thanks so much!
Frank
#FrankStephenson #AI #CarDesign
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Hi everyone,
Last week I had an the priviledge of attending CES 2023 which was a mind blowing experience about all things technology. I was there with a product I had recently designed, Babyark, but caught wind of a few eye-opening revelations while I was there.
Enjoy!
Frank
#frankstephenson #ces2023 #cardesign
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Hi all,
Here's a funny collection of moments that never made it into final episodes for reason that will become extremely obvious once you start watching!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Here's to more highlights and hilarity in 2023!
All the best,
Frank
#frankstephenson #bloopers #highlights
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Hi everyone,
To say thanks for another amazing year on YouTube, here is an episode of critiquing YOUR designs.
As always, I've so much respect for the people who submitted their work to be critiqued. Thank you for sending them in and I hope I was able to help in some way.
Best,
Frank.
#frankstephenson #critiquingyourdesigns
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Hi all,
This week I'm taking a look at the huge recent release from Ferrari which is an adventure into a segment for which they have never before provided.
I hope you enjoy my analysis.
Frank
#frankstephenson #ferrari #purosangue
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Hi everyone,
This episode I'm casting a discerning eye over the new Solus GT from my old company, McLaren. The original concept for this car was one of the last projects that was beginning as I was leaving McLaren and it's extremely exciting to see the finished product after all these years.
Enjoy,
Frank.
#frankstephenson #mclaren #solusgt
I took some time away to rethink how I can format these episodes and also the location where I've filmed them. As you can see, the location of this video is somewhere completely novel. Only a sign that says FS VEC gives you any information about what it may be. This is something I'm excited to expand upon and slowly reveal as this channel continues to grow.
I want to give a huge thanks to the eMirage team for supplying me the 3d model of the Hyundai N Vision 74 - the incredible model is available to download from their website - emirage.org/2022/08/10/3d-model-hyundai-n-vision-74/. You can receive 20% off the model by using the discount code: frankstephenson
As always, can't wait to see your response to this car and your feedback on the new direction of the video.
Thanks as always,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #hyundai #Nvision74
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - First Impressions
4:36 - Hyundai Pony (1974)
6:13 - Front View Analysis
8:18 - Top View Analysis
9:34 - Side View Analysis
14:28 - Rear View Analysis
18:42 - Sketch Phase Analysis
21:00 - Conclusion
I've been extremely busy as of late with lots of boundary-pushing and extremely exciting work - one of which has been upgrading the way I make YouTube videos. I'm happy to come back and bring you fresh content in a way that serves and compliments the incredibly intriguing times we are moving towards.
Here's a little trailer for a new video dropping tomorrow, TUESDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 7pm UK, on Hyundai's latest offering; The N Vision 74.
See you tomorrow!
Best,
Frank
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Hi all,
If you've watched any of my recent videos on BMW, you will be familiar with my despair at the state of affairs of the design department over there. Most of my reviews have been scathing, but might this be the design that changes my mind on what they're up to?
Thanks,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #BMW #7Series
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:50 First Impressions
02:23 Front End Analysis
05:05 Side Analysis
10:51 Rear End Analysis
14:10 "One thing really bugs me..."
15:15 Interior Analysis
16:30 Conclusion
18:00 Final Rating
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Hi all,
To say thank you for helping me reach 200k subs let's do a live ask me anything!
Frank,
#FrankStephenson #LiveStream #AskMeAnything
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Hi all,
This week I'm back doing my best to critique designs submitted by my subscribers. As always, thanks so much to everyone who has submitted an entry and a larger thank you to the three that have been selected for this video.
Enjoy,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #CritiquingYourDesigns #AppleCar
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Hi all,
Something a bit different this week. I'm analysing the bizarre evolution of Chinese car design that has seen them go from lawsuit worthy copycat designs to genuinely innovate creations in just under thirty years.
Enjoy!
Frank Stephenson
Disclaimer: This is not in any way affiliated with or sponsored by any Chinese company or brand.
#FrankStephenson #ChineseCarDesign #CarDesign
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Hi all,
This week I'm finally giving you what a lot of you have request. An overview of how I feel about Scandi brand Polestar and its general design direction. They just released this O2 concept vehicle, so what better time than now to tell you how I really feel!
Enjoy,
Frank!
#FrankStephenson #Polestar #O2Concept
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Hi all,
We're back again critiquing my subscribers submitted designs. Thanks to everyone who has submitted and a bigger thank you to the ones featured in this episode!
Thanks,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #CritiquingYourDesigns #CarDesign
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Hi all,
This week I'm looking at Mercedes new design, the EQXX, to analyse the design and better understand what makes this marvellous mechanism such an enemy of the wind!
Enjoy,
Frank
#FrankStephenson #Mercedes #EQXX
#FrankStephenson #GordonMurray #T33
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Hi all,
This week is such a special episode because I'm focusing on the design of Gordon Murray's genius feat of engineering: The T.33. I'm really excited to pitch in with my perspective on this one. Gordon has created incredible and iconic cars in his time and I'm looking forward to learning more about this new bombshell!
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Watch the FULL episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=opzrUENjXow
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Hi all,
This week, I'm taking a look at the striking new vision from the late and great Virgil Abloh. This design is a testament to the power of cross industry collaboration and goes to show just the level of genius that you can acquire at the high end of the market.
Thanks as always,
Frank.
#FrankStephenson #VirgilAbloh #ProjectMaybach


