Her father introduced her to a car when she was 5 years old. By 11 she knew what she wanted to do.

After a poster award, high school graduation, and college, Emeline King went from her hometown of Detroit to California and Europe fulfilling her dream and drawing inspiration for others.

Emeline at 5 years old, on a mustang. Years later she would design the interior of the award-wining 1994 Mustang. (Photo provided by Emeline King)

Ms. King designed the interior of the award-winning 1994 Ford Mustang among other vehicles and fulfilled her dream even among doubt. She shares her story around the world encouraging others, especially girls, to draw their own design in life.

One thing we learn from Ms. King.

Never tell her what she can’t do.

Highlights: 

Highlights of the interview are included for convenient listening.

  • Detroit was the place that launched her success (0:00)
  • The role her dad played in her life (4:20)
  • Concepts, drawing created by a woman (7:49)
  • Travels from Detroit and around the world (11:15)
  • Emeline’s first car (12:30)
  • Mentors career influences (20:56)
  • Artistic influences (23:30)
  • Three favorite cars of all time (28:00)
  • Life outside of designing cars (35:03)
  • Leaving behind a legacy (35:05)

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