Abstract: The Art of Design (2017)
Synopsis
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
First Air Date: 2017-02-10
Last Air Date: 2019-09-25
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 14
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Christoph Niemann as Self
- Tinker Hatfield as Self
- Es Devlin as Self
- Bjarke Ingels as Self
- Ralph Gilles as Self
- Paula Scher as Self
- Platon as Self
- Ilse Crawford as Self
- Lee Iacocca as Self
- Neri Oxman as Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Christoph Niemann: Illustration
From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
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Ep. 2: Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
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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Ep. 3: Es Devlin: Stage Design
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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Ep. 4: Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
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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Ep. 5: Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
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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Ep. 6: Paula Scher: Graphic Design
Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
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Ep. 7: Platon: Photography
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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Ep. 8: Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.
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