All Episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design
Browse all episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design
Season 1
8.3/10671 votesLoading...Christoph Niemann: Illustration
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/2017
From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
Director: Morgan Neville
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7.9/10462 votesLoading...Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/10/2017
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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7.7/10375 votesLoading...Es Devlin: Stage Design
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2017
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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8.2/10430 votesLoading...Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2017
Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.
Director: Morgan Neville
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6.9/10290 votesLoading...Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2017
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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8.2/10387 votesLoading...Paula Scher: Graphic Design
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2017
Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
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8.4/10385 votesLoading...Platon: Photography
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/2017
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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7.2/10260 votesLoading...Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2017
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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