Frank Stephenson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recognized by Motor Trend magazine as 'one of the most influential automotive designers of our time'.
Serves as Design Director at Frank Stephenson Design, an independent studio he founded in 2018.
Led the redesign of the Mini as the Mini Hatch, contributing to the brand's award-winning rebirth.
Designed the first BMW SUV, the BMW X5 (E53).
Held Director of Design roles at McLaren Automotive, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Maserati.
Hosts a YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers and 12 million views as of March 2022.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design.

Biography

Frank Stephenson is a Moroccan-born Spanish-American automotive designer, recognized by Motor Trend magazine as "one of the most influential automotive designers of our time." He currently serves as Design Director at Frank Stephenson Design, an independent UK-based studio he founded in 2018. His firm collaborates with brands across various sectors, focusing on blending aesthetics with science to create innovative and lasting designs.