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Corporates, Businesses, Start Ups and Entrepreneurs

The SWF Team are pleased to see you here!

If you are interested in a discussion about running a bespoke creative, insightful and impactful programme that will unlock a range of performance benefits that will help your business grow, then please email us at swf@frankstephenson.com and we will be in touch to arrange a call.

What do I get?

Why 'Learn to sketch with Frank'?

  • Whether you are a beginner or an advanced design student this course is an opportunity to enhance and build your portfolio whether in fashion, graphic, product, interior or car design.
  • Develop and refine your sketching skills so you can enhance your coursework and help your deliver the best design solutions.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) will never replace human emotion and imagination.
  • Develop your own individual language of sketching that will future proof your career and enable you to access the best design universities and consequently, jobs.
  • Frank has used cars to demonstrate sketching skills please bear in mind that cars are the most difficult products to sketch. Therefore, if you learn to sketch a car you will be able to sketch any product.
  • This is also an excellent learning experience for those of you still at school that would like to learn the journey of holding a pen through to sketching a product.

Course Overview

Legendary designer Frank Stephenson guides students through his key principles of creative sketching – a process that will “open your mind and stimulate your creativity”. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, students will learn how to hold a pen to sketching a car in 2D.  Students will learn to sketch not copy.

What will I learn?

Volume 1

Pick up your pen, be inspired

Volume 2

The sculpture is already within the marble

Volume 3

The devil is in the detail

Conclusion

The final masterpiece

Course Overview

Legendary designer Frank Stephenson guides you through his key principles of creative sketching – a process that will “open your mind and stimulate your creativity”. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, you will learn how to hold a pen to sketching a car in 2D.  You will learn to sketch not copy.

What will your students learn?

Across three distinct volumes, students will will learn everything there is to know about sketching a car in 2D.

Topics include; how to lay out a wheel base, establish correct proportions, how to add character to your design, and more.

Topics include; the 3 main points of perspective, how to rotate shapes through 3D space, how to keep design themes cohesive through 360 degrees of rotation. Plus secret hacks for how to take a simple thumbnail sketch to the next level!

Topics include; shading techniques and how to add texture and effect, how to communicate material such as gloss and matte, how to add light to objects to create a desired atmosphere.

Frank sketches a unique car design in real time to help you see how a professional designer develops an initial theme from the side and then develops this theme in the front and rear, drawing on the skills learnt in previous volumes.

Frank’s Legacy

Known for his landmark work for BMW, Fiat, MINI, Ferrari and McLaren, Frank Stephenson is responsible for several of the most iconic car designs of recent times including the MINI Cooper, McLaren P1, MP4-12C, Ferrari F430 and the Maserati MC12. Stephenson famously quipped that he’s “never bored” and finds design inspiration everywhere he looks.

Frank now leads the creative direction at his own design studio, Frank Stephenson Design, which was founded in 2018. Frank is excited to shape the future of mobility by leading the design of pioneering new industries such as eVTOL aircraft and near-space tourism whilst positively impacting society by designing cross industry products such as child safety seats, innovative beauty products and watches. As a recognised industry thought leader, Frank also shares his knowledge on the future of mobility and how design will continue to drive societies forward.

Frank’s Legacy

Known for his landmark work for BMW, Fiat, MINI, Ferrari and McLaren, Frank Stephenson is responsible for several of the most iconic car designs of recent times including the MINI Cooper, McLaren P1, MP4-12C, Ferrari F430 and the Maserati MC12. Stephenson famously quipped that he’s “never bored” and finds design inspiration everywhere he looks.

Frank now leads the creative direction at his own design studio, Frank Stephenson Design, which was founded in 2018. Frank is excited to shape the future of mobility by leading the design of pioneering new industries such as eVTOL aircraft and near-space tourism whilst positively impacting society by designing cross industry products such as child safety seats, innovative beauty products and watches. As a recognised industry thought leader, Frank also shares his knowledge on the future of mobility and how design will continue to drive societies forward.

Frank will be launching ‘The Frank Stephenson Foundation’ in February 2024. It will enable access to ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ to be available to talented students who are in need of financial support.

The Frank Stephenson Foundation

Frank will be launching ‘The Frank Stephenson Foundation’ (FSF) in February 2024.

The Foundation will enable access to the ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ course to talented students who need financial support.

For every sale of a ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ course a percentage of the sale will be donated to the Frank Stephenson Foundation.

The Frank Stephenson Foundation will be raising money from generous donations and by auctioning Frank’s working sketches.

We will be announcing further details early next year.

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FAQs

Frank Stephenson is a world-renowned automotive designer who is behind iconic designs that include MINI, Ferrari F430, Maserati MC12, and McLaren P1. This course reflects his vast experience and design philosophy.

Yes, ‘Sketch with Frank’ is designed to cater to individuals at all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

Sketch with Frank is a deep dive into Frank’s design philosophy, combining theory with practical techniques. Plus, the direct interactions with Frank make it truly unique.

We accept all major credit cards and other payment methods.

You can reach out to our support team via the “Contact” link at the footer of our page.

Starting in 2024, there will be quarterly scheduled Q&A sessions where students can interact directly with Frank. These sessions will be recorded and shared on the platform for our community to enjoy.

This is a course that you complete at your own pace whenever you want to.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re unsatisfied, within reason.