
Abstract: The Art of Design
Season 1
20178 episodes
Episodes
E1Christoph Niemann: Illustration
10.02017-02-10 · 47m
From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
E2Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
10.02017-02-10 · 42m
Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.
E3Es Devlin: Stage Design
10.02017-02-10 · 43m
Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
E4Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
9.52017-02-10 · 45m
Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.
E5Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
7.52017-02-10 · 48m
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.
E6Paula Scher: Graphic Design
9.32017-02-10 · 41m
Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
E7Platon: Photography
9.32017-02-10 · 44m
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.
E8Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
8.02017-02-10 · 42m
Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.
