8.3/10670 votes#1 - 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
Writer: N/A
7.9/10460 votes#2 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10374 votes#3 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10428 votes#4 - 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
Writer: N/A
6.9/10288 votes#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10385 votes#6 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10385 votes#7 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10260 votes#8 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design Season 1
Every episode of Abstract: The Art of Design Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design Season 1!
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Christoph Niemann: Illustration" is the best rated episode of "Abstract: The Art of Design" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 670 votes. Directed by Morgan Neville and written by N/A, it aired on 2/10/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design".