Kemal Ćurić
Born in Sarajevo. Emigrated to Germany during the Bosnian war, where he earned degrees in industrial and transport design at the University of Wuppertal. Recruited by Ford of Europe and subsequently Ford USA in Detroit, Michigan.
He sculpted the legendary 6th-generation Ford Mustang and has steered design strategy for Lincoln luxury SUVs.
Why they matter
World leader in automotive industrial design responsible for defining an iconic American motoring silhouette.
Key achievements
- ◆Global Design Director for Lincoln Motor Company
- ◆Lead Exterior Designer for the 2015 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang
- ◆Key styling contributor to the Le Mans-winning Ford GT supercar program
Origin and lineage
Sarajevo native who maintains active ties and mentoring workshops with industrial designers across Southeast Europe.
Sources and verification
Profile checked 2026-09-11. Quotes, videos and stock portraits from the draft were removed; ancestry claims that the source does not support are stated as contested.