Abstract: The Art of Design

Season 1

2017 · 8 episodes · 5h 52m in all · 9.2/10

Episodes

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   1. Christoph Niemann: Illustration

   10 Feb 2017 · 47 min · 10.0/10

   From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.

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   2. Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

   10 Feb 2017 · 42 min · 10.0/10

   Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.

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   3. Es Devlin: Stage Design

   10 Feb 2017 · 43 min · 10.0/10

   Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.

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   4. Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

   10 Feb 2017 · 45 min · 9.5/10

   Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.

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   5. Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

   10 Feb 2017 · 48 min · 7.5/10

   As Fiat Chrysler’s global head of design, Ralph Gilles steers the brand into the future with sleek new sports cars and a self-driving electric van.

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   6. Paula Scher: Graphic Design

   10 Feb 2017 · 41 min · 9.3/10

   Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.

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   7. Platon: Photography

   10 Feb 2017 · 44 min · 9.3/10

   Platon’s fearless portraits capture the souls of world leaders and ordinary people. A shoot with Gen. Colin Powell provides a window into his process.

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   8. Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

   10 Feb 2017 · 42 min · 8.0/10

   Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.