How I Designed...The Ferrari F430! Ep.2

[@topdeckdog]

Ferrari - "Do you need anything to get started Frank?" Frank - "If it's not too much to ask i'd love a ballpoint pen and piece of printer paper"

[@CatalinCSC]

Thats a cheapo Bic Crystal. Dude's got skills.

[@WaveManMike]

e n o u g h why not pencils? Is there a specific reasoning for this?

[@thijsvandenbroek9097]

Wave Man Mike Ballpoint pens force you to think a few steps ahead. Regular pencils are to forgiving, if you make a mistake you can always undo it. But it’s more a personal preference thing, try both ...

[@kankit230]

Every designer uses bic pens, there is a reason for that , it doesn't blot like other ball point pens.

[@robertnicholls9917]

@e n o u g h I use ballpoint in sketchbooks but blue or red lead on vellum, then transfer to computer.

[@MichaelWatts]

This is ridiculously cool! Thank you so much for sharing this priceless experience with us Frank!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you all for watching!

[@Levente20]

@@FrankStephensondesign could you make a video of your thoughts about the new 4 series bmw G22?

[@drew9312]

How amazingly talented- only needing a pen & paper. Thank you for sharing.

[@samn1217]

I agree, this was incredibly interesting. More designers should do this! It’s also very apparent you are a true car enthusiast Frank! Brilliant !

[@carldavis391]

LOCO here 😊 Always in the back watching 🤓

[@moseskervinsy6329]

F430 was absolutely my favorite ferrari growing up. Perfect balance of grace and aggressive design

[@aartwallow]

What do you think of the 488 GTB (not the pista)?

[@u.mgalappaththi2892]

⁠@@aartwallow488 GTB ❤️

[@ichdu4104]

I like his stance on fake vents... No wonder why his design made my favourite Ferrari

[@ShanesAutos]

He’d hate the new Supra 🤣

[@dragospahontu]

He'd love the new four series

[@boymcfacto5832]

The 599 is way better

[@moynge]

If only he had the same stance on debossed logos on side mirrors. It looks like an idea copied from a Ford F-350 mirror.

[@jon4715]

@@ShanesAutos Everyone hates the new Supra.

[@out_on_bail]

Holy crap this is priceless footage. Man I love KZbin.

[@rhino103rhino]

His signature at the end was a master piece.

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

I want that sheet of paper framed in my room. I'd pay anything up to 1000 bucks for that

[@antoniomarconi2433]

To my eyes, the F430 is the best looking modern V8 Ferrari ever! Very good job Frank in designing it at that time and in giving us this super nice video now! I really appreciate that I am not the only one who prefers more sensual lines to the overly 'monster'-looking new ones!

[@Henzo1002]

oh man, drove that ferrari recently and you Designed it? damn. its just so beautiful

[@JackNapier19]

Hi Mr. Stephenson, congratulations for this magnificent design. The F430 is aging superbly well, it looks better as time goes by. Greetings from France

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Many thanks!

[@christianfloehr]

@@FrankStephensondesign Absolutly Great Design. I even like (my) 430 Scuderia more. Would like to see, what the Scud would look like today, if you got your hands on it. 👌🏻🚗🙂

[@LevPicaresco]

I love the use of the ball-point pen. I filled thousands of sheets of paper with ball-point pen drawings.

[@KevAlberta]

The f430 to me is one of my most favorite Ferrari body’s ever

[@DJ_MH_Remixes]

Kev its a sexy car yeahh.. for me the F12 ❤️

[@Jay-xr3sb]

F355

[@556WalkemdownTorrents]

you have no taste then. or didnt do any research

[@DJ_MH_Remixes]

G S Haha are you serious

[@KevAlberta]

G S LOL good one bud. How about you F (430) off and take a hike

[@sendboi_9726]

Probably one of the best videos on youtube for me. F430 is my absolute dream car. So happy to finally find the person and story behind it! Thanks Frank!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sendboi_9726]

@@FrankStephensondesign It is super interesting to see you sketch and explain all the details! Would love to see a video explaining the desing of F12 TDF and then compare it to the new 812 Competizione which are also one of my favourites ever.

[@lewisatkinson7277]

This series is so cool. Thanks so much for sharing these insights.

[@SilverWolfM200LDH]

I feel the exact same way as you and Michael Watts. I'm a huge car guy and I love these sorts of things.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank for watching!

[@vulekv93]

@@FrankStephensondesign This is amazing. Thank you for producing these videos! They are such a joy to watch! (nice jab at new "Supra" and all those Audi cars with their gimmicky fake vents)

[@para_bellum_1984]

In my opinion, the Dino is one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. And honestly, the F430, 458 Italia and 308 GTB are the designs that give me equal amounts of goosebumps. All of them are dream cars to me, so thanks Frank :)

[@MisterMotel]

ohmy, I just came across this. How cool to see the person that I once aspired to become. I was always drawing Ferrari's as a kid wanting to become the designer for Ferrari until I was older and life took a different direction. I still remember the first time I sat in a F430, And I think the embossed logo in the mirrors was actually awesome.

[@fiors73]

ciao amico. anch'io sognavo di disegnare ferrari in pininfarina. piacere leggerti take care

[@ferraridan4883]

My favorite rear engine 8 cylinder Ferrari of all time. Rear reminds me of a baby Enzo. That's why I have a Spyder. My opinion a more classic design than a 458, 488 and later. I know performance on newer models evolve but who cares. Do you think anyone minds a 250 GTO or a 250 California Spyder are older cars? Absolutely timeless!!

[@ernodios]

So I just met the man who designed my favourite car of all time. A design that's even better than the sportier Scuderia version. I remember the first time I saw one on the street and I'm in love with it ever since. What a magnificent piece of art

[@gca-automotive]

I agree. Same with the 458, the Italia/spider looks better than the speciale

[@frightman91ify]

I just discovered all of my favourite car designs is designed by you Mr.frank , im so glad that you are sharing your experience on KZbin and you are so humble, your designs is aging like perfect wine.

[@BladedAngel]

2:00 Function AND Form...Bravo! Such is a gem of ideology that is unfortunately disappearing with the next generation of car designers. I hope they realize fake vents _worsen_ air flow. As now the air hits something fake, indents inwards and get's trapped inside those fake pockets and has to go around. So a car with fake vents would actually be faster...with just smoothed out body work in those regions instead.

[@ryanoptekar7654]

Honda Civic Type R: lOoK aT alL tHeSe vEnTs. qUaNiTy mEaNs mOre fUnTioN bAbY

[@sushantmanandhar1387]

Hey look, a Bladed Angel in the wild!

[@t5k43]

but bladed it obviously adds horsepower! you clearly have no idea about cars.

[@go1gamer781]

@@t5k43 humph you guys are all dumb only cars with rgb neons and riced out bodies are fast get some knowledge kids

[@yasirabbas9549]

@@go1gamer781 Bruh he was joking, do you know sarcasm at all ?

[@danielsysila4216]

Even though I never was a fan of the 360, nor the 430, but this guy is a true jedi master of car design. I do a lot of this stuff, and I like how he mentions the same things and characteristics I think about. These stories are extremely inspiring, especially when sketching. I have never gotten an SUV to look good, I'm more of a coupe-guy, but watching Franks video about the X5, I nailed it. Thank you for sharing these extraordinary stories.

[@MiniMii550]

Up until the recent Ferrari Roma I think the last actually pretty and artistic Ferrari was the 458 Italia. I was gorgeously well sculpted and had aggression in a way past Ferrari's didn't really have but without going too far and adding a lot of aggressive vents and slashed and holes that dirty up the design. I would love to hear Mr. Stephenson's analysis and opinions on the new Ferrari.

[@G82Watts]

I agree the 458 was the best

[@leofake-mon763]

Thank you for sharing. The MC12 came out when I was in high school and has since been my favorite car design of all time. I can't wait for you to do a video on that!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Coming very soon!

[@sabinoleerentveld7621]

@@FrankStephensondesign Ill wait patiently

[@DomPatek]

2:11 new Honda Civic. The Japanese have completely gone off the rails with their design in the last 10 years or so. Endless surfaces, myriad of sharp cuts and angles, pointless ducts and vents that serve no purpose and just overall a ghastly transformers-like design. The only Japanese car manufacturer that offers proper eye candy at the moment is Mazda.

[@campkira]

they design like a toy.. but qc like a discount toy... you don't had to hit somehting.. just let it in the sun for 2 week... everything rotting away..

[@filipepinto4361]

Lexus makes beautiful cars too

[@ArmadaAsesino]

@@filipepinto4361 No they don't. They're another one with off proportions and wild creases and surfacing that makes no sense or lacks purpose in the overall design. Toyota/Lexus are among the worst offenders frankly.

[@marconalbandian4321]

Mazda surfacing and proportions are great at the moment and especially their concept cars (Kai and Vision) are beautiful

[@ArmadaAsesino]

@@marconalbandian4321 Mazda do the best job of the Japanese at the moment. Very consistent and attractive designs with great proportions.

[@startingtech3900]

Legendary designer. Designed my e53 x5 sport package looks so clean sold it for a few thousand profit

[@drew9312]

How amazingly talented- needing only a pen & paper. Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing.

[@pablomusi2679]

The F430 is arguably the most beautiful car in the world, and without a doubt the purest Ferrari of them all. Bravisimo Frank! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@FrankStephensondesign]

👍

[@theashdey9383]

A true masterpiece, one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever.

[@Martindos33]

For me F430 is the most beautiful Ferrari of modern era. Astonishing job!

[@dhruvpendharkar488]

What the f is wrong with yt . Why isn't this guy having millions of subs?

[@JFSA82]

The F430 is probably one of the most beautiful cars designed. I'm grateful that I was recently able to buy an 05 F430. Great video!

[@mntrader2]

I don’t think people truly understand rare true designers are. I am a registered architect. I can draft very well, but I learned early on I was not designer. I was more a copy designer. Which is taking other designs and try to morph into mine. However this guy is a “designer”. Hats off sir!

[@horsepower523]

The F430 and the 430 Scuderia are both absolutely stunning machines. True Ferrari masterpieces. You did a great job, Frank.

[@mbwindows7]

I could watch this all day long! This is so great. As I said about the previous episode, I would love so much to have this framed sketch on my theatre room wall. WOW just WOW, I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next episode. Thank you very much for this awesome insight into your amazing mind Frank.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mickeydee3595]

The F430 was the last beautiful Ferrari. You sir nailed it home. Well done

[@overlex]

WOW! This is almost like Horacio Pagani having a KZbin channel explaining his design process 😍😍 mind-blowingly cool!

[@jackdale9249]

Frank will you PLEASE do a video about the F430 spider ? we have one ! thx Jack

[@BerkKaplanDesigner]

Definitely one of the best looking Ferrari`s! Great to watch to story of it by you!

[@DuBstep115]

@voice of reason It's cool car and all but is not Testarossa

[@noonenooo2843]

For me it’s best too... man do I love it!

[@campkira]

he don't get the front bumper right... that is the problem... just need a minor adjustment... that why that car drop in vaule and never going to go up..

[@bilietaikoncerto2846]

Common you are joking

[@MultiWalrus1]

It looks ungainly and rather too bulbous to my eyes.

[@DDAllen]

I worked for Mclaren on the 12c and P1 whilst Frank was also at Mclaren (way above my pay grade!) he's a real sound and down to earth guy!, very comfortable guy to be around.... not to mention a bit good at what he does!.

[@Real_MisterSir]

This is one of the reasons I have developed a finer appreciation for GT cars today, as most of the sports cars have become too focused on aggression, windtunnel styling, and excess. GT cars aren't competing by those rules to the same degree, thus the design trends of GT cars tend to age more gracefully. I think many companies and designers could learn from the past 20 years of styling, and tone things down a bit, work back to that sweetspot in design approach that was common 10-15 years ago, and then build upon those same philosophies but with a modern and visionary mindset.

[@Datsun1]

I kept getting your videos recommended and I never clicked, because I thought it was some random man drawing the cars, but it's actually the real original designer. Love your work, your designs are timeless. Thanks for sharing these.

[@TheAquarpio]

finally Ep2 is up , thanks for sharing the story behind each design , look forward to watching the next one !

[@summit_detailing]

As an enthusiast that was brilliant to watch, not only the ease with which the pen glides across the paper but you describing what you are doing and why...thank you! Cheers.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samgao]

to this day, it's my favorite looking ferrari. Nothing could top the F430. The last one that sported a 6 speed manual transmission. It's not about "how much faster" we can get this car, but more about the experience of driving this vehicle, the way it makes you feel. And F430 paired with a 6 speed manual is bliss!

[@JP-fr5ki]

Thankyou for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. My generation is so lucky to have people like you to learn from at the click of a button.

[@Techjunkiero]

Absolutely stunning and timeless design. Those front air intakes are iconic already with the headlights. Still one of my favorite Ferrari ever. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@weallfollowmanutd]

Was it? Erm, this guy's designed some good looking cars, but I thought the F430 was a bit ugly, especially the front. The 458 was far superior in elegance.

[@alioral1358]

Thanks to share your knowledge. Shark nose detail was a perfect idea to put F430. This model looks different in real life. Wide body and iconic ferrari taste charms immediately.

[@Chunkerdunkers12]

You inspired me to go study design specifically automotive design. I graduated from SJSU and unfortunately don't design as a professional but I do after my work hours. Thank you for making a channel!🙂

[@JimmyDots]

Now I know who to thank for designing the best looking modern Ferrari! I love your content and learning design taxonomy along the way is interesting. Made my day!!

[@petrovladi]

Art Center Student here, you’re my favorite designer that inspired me to come to school in California

[@boy638]

I would have gone there if I could afford it. Even with scholarships, living cost is crazy.

[@allanb4680]

boy638 I am going to Lawrence Tech in Michigan to study transportation design

[@dr.willisofficial8041]

Allan B I thought the only tp design school in michigan was college for creative studies? Thats where i plan to go anyway

[@danielvisintainer3352]

Dr. Willis Official it is, LTU’s program went under last year, now it’s just CCS

[@DwainDwight]

love the 430 look. have a Scud. great work Frank. thanks for sharing. so interesting.

[@manualmafia6015]

As everyone else in the comments has said these are great! Please keep making them!

[@sleep-aid-hk]

Wow what a treat! F430 has been my favorite Ferrari all these years and it still is my dream car. Amazing!

[@OscarDeCicco]

A pen, a blank sheet of paper, and a few metric tons of talent. I only have 2 problem with the F430: 1. I never liked the air intakes bulging on top of the shoulders 2. I can't afford one

[@jonathanvanier]

Oscar De Cicco Completely agree for the rear air intakes! They also don't look like those on the drawing, which would have been better...

[@darrellsimpson6966]

To me the air intakes make this Ferrari look aggressive. They are a bold statement, and look just right.

[@ajwilcox3770]

Oh yes! Please please PLEASE keep these episodes up. Thanks Frank!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thank you!

[@AriesUmbra]

clarkson was a moron to call this car ugly and give it bad press. timeless and elegant design frank

[@BlackEyes87]

from a Bic and piece of paper to a legendary Car ... u r Genius Sir

[@anasnasir9424]

"Back in the day when ferraris were non-turbo... there was an element of romance and finesse to the design, not to say that they aren't beautiful today but they are losing that charecter..." 6:52

[@StellarGale]

Centro Stile just doesn't do it quite as good as Pininfarina

[@IamPali2024]

I was shocked to learn that this down to earth guy had designs my childhood dream… this unbelievably amazing 👏👏👏

[@bispal]

Amazing video and new appreciation of the F430. A car means so much more when it has a story to tell and you tell it so well. Thanks. Plus your sketches are beautiful, using a biro is not easy and your multi line style is the opposite of how I was taught as an architect but all the softer and more natural for it. 👍🏻😀

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WaveManMike]

Honestly you blew the 360 to pieces. Great job.

[@technicturk]

This is still my most probable future Ferrari purchase and it never gets old,still and ye catcher especially the back 3/4 view!

[@niismo.]

This/430 Scuderia is my all time favourite Ferrari. Great job designing it, absolutely magnificent

[@parismalaspinas2488]

What a timeless Ferrari. One of my favourite cars and I had no idea who designed it! Thank you for the lovely F430 posters I had in my bedroom haha!

[@kingares9768]

That's my favourite car. The only car I ever had a poster of when I was younger. And no matter how much money I make I'm still going to buy the F430 F1 Spider in Red with the tan interior.

[@georgepanagiotou8673]

Me too bro. No matter how long it takes I will buy a F430 one day..

[@cargirlmedia]

Super inspiring video! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@cmdr_ultraviol3nt]

The fact that you're not a stuck-up Milano designer and willing to explain your thought process to us normal people is awesome. Thank you so much, Mr. Stephenson :)

[@OK-xn7kj]

Damn this is dope, can't wait for episode 3!

[@somyajitnath6303]

So it's you who actually designed those iconic bulging Ferrari taillights...!!!!!! they are by far the coolest taillights ever fitted in cars. this is unreal 0_0

[@johngallop4761]

Very cool, gave me a new point of view for the F430, I’d love to see the 12C next, you said you could draw on the brand’s history for the ferrari so I’d love to hear how you essentially started from scratch!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Q & A session at the end of the series!

[@222tg_]

So so good to see this! F40 and F430 always have been my favorite cars when i was a kid, they were the special babies in my collection and always been two of my dream cars ever since. Seeing how you sir came up with the design is somewhat special to me. Unbelievable cool how you nailed that front end with those nostrils! Is almost magical too see, to know that without you sir and that research and experiment, F430 probably wouldn't be the beautiful car it is today. 👏 Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@koushickaraman100]

Please share, how you designed the McLarenP1 and the Maserati MC12

[@JStryker7]

I have never really been a fan of the front of the f430 but now that I know the historical connection, I appreciate it more.

[@HeyTanay]

Amazing video sir, Big fan of yours thank you for sharing your invaluable experience it is extremely helpful for budding automotive designers like me.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Thanks!

[@Sujiceel]

Both the F360 and F430 was like a dream to me, and still is! Fell in love with it seeing it as a kid.

[@aris1956]

Interesting to see that he uses a pen that cannot be erased and never makes a correction, while many of us use a pencil and an eraser to erase. We do a lot of erasures and we are never happy with what we draw.

[@aclancy1x]

He's actually correcting as he sketches the outline. You can see him working his lines over and over till he gets what he wants, especially in the front view of the car this is evident. So when it's filled with colour all the "throwaway" lines are covered (ie erased), revealing his near perfect final line. Check out how a graffiti artist starts and finishes a piece as just one example.

[@michaelchan2806]

I just bought a white F430 spider, so beautiful and fun to drive! I think 430 is the best looking car in my neighbourhood! And I’m planning to get a yellow 458 as well! 430 is really a piece of art, don’t want to sell it! Thanks Frank for designing this!

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Very nice! 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Oh awesome! That's my old F430! M honored!

[@Automobiliana]

Utterly fascinating and utterly refreshing to hear and see such a straight-forward deconstruction of a rare sportscar. Kudos

[@vishalpjayan]

Legend... 😍😍

[@calcramer]

This is my second favorite Ferrari design-the 550 Maranello holds a special place in my heart-LOVE this series, please keep them coming. Truly inspiring.

[@DuBstep115]

550 is the only ferrari that does not look like a ferrari

[@TheHooniverse]

You should auction these drawings off for charity. I'm sure many here in the comments would love a chance to own these.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Coming soon!

[@AG-Consulting]

@@FrankStephensondesign Please do, I would love to have one of this sketches framed up!!

[@davestockbridgeAWE]

Thank you for explaining your process and thinking.

[@robh9577]

All these art knobs using charcoal and talking about the process and inspiration and crap, this guy just whips out a 19 cent black BIC pen and designs one of the most iconic Ferraris ever.

[@innnews6299]

To me, the F430 is the last of the "modern classic" designed Ferraris. Just aggressively beautiful. The four rounded tail lights design was also the last of its kind too.

[@mr.merleb]

It is such a treat to hear you explain your thought process behind each of your designs. I feel as though most car companies nowadays seem to be pursue a very cookie cutter approach to vehicle design. It would be a breath of fresh air to see newer sports cars not pursue aggressive angles and linear designs but rather focus on sensual and unique curves with inspiration from the past. Thank you for another amazing video!

[@RaphaelLacoste]

Love this car so much, thanks for making this memorable design !

[@dillonalexander6689]

Your work is amazing and you need to be in a museum.

[@jfdrummond]

As a car obsessive who has sketched a few in my younger days and now work in CG I'm loving your insights Frank. Particularly the walk around of the E-type.

[@milosvasin]

The F430 is definitely one of the most beautiful Ferraris of all-time. Good job !

[@igorgilza]

I loved the part with these shark nose holes, bringing old iconic ideas and elements back to life is one of those things that makes a great designer in my opinion. Very clever!

[@CashMoolah00]

This was a masterpiece, this is my favorite Ferrari car design.

[@Holzwache]

Im very very impressed again. I like your "evolutionary" way of developing a car design and not just change thins for their own sake. Identify what needs to be improved and finding the solutions not just for the design but for the function. As for many car makers today they seem to brag with design details forgetting the overall function and idea of the car, thus turning car design more to wallpapers for kids.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

👍

[@TutusDub]

My friend, congratulations to what you have done. F430 was the last of them, after that its a whole different world and they are not harmonic anymore. Nice to meet you here in KZbin.

[@Alexp37]

One of the most cool/exciting looking supercars for sure. And that sound...and handling...what a car!

[@lowbudgetmotorsport4112]

Hope I'm the first to say it, but you're like the Bob Ross for car guys. I could watch you do your sketches for hours. Definitely had to subscribe to your channel 👍

[@BarKeegan]

Absolutely every detail has been considered, love these demonstrations

[@embee1706]

Wow, I'm very happy I found this channel, this is wonderful! Frank, thank you for taking the time to share this with us. It's very enjoyable seeing you draw and hearing you talk about the design.

[@flavorflave6794]

One of the coolest videos I have ever seen on youtube. I grew up loving this car and knowing the thought process of the man behind the design makes me appreciate it even more.

[@vtecbobby]

Thank you for doing these videos Frank. Please keep making them!

[@MrKydaman]

Amazing to see him sketch that out with just a basic Bic pen. No fancy tools or gadgets needed, just talent.