All Episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design

Season 1

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  8.3/10673 votes

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  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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  7.9/10463 votes

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  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 votes

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  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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  8.2/10431 votes

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  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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  6.9/10292 votes

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  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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  8.2/10388 votes

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  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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  8.4/10386 votes

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  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 votes

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  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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