The Best Episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(679 votes)

   #1 - Christoph Niemann: Illustration

   S1:E12/10/2017

   From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.

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   7.9/10(469 votes)

   #2 - Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

   S1:E22/10/2017

   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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   7.7/10(377 votes)

   #3 - Es Devlin: Stage Design

   S1:E32/10/2017

   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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   8.2/10(437 votes)

   #4 - Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

   S1:E42/10/2017

   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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   6.9/10(294 votes)

   #5 - Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

   S1:E52/10/2017

   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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   8.2/10(391 votes)

   #6 - Paula Scher: Graphic Design

   S1:E62/10/2017

   Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.

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   8.4/10(391 votes)

   #7 - Platon: Photography

   S1:E72/10/2017

   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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   7.2/10(262 votes)

   #8 - Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

   S1:E82/10/2017

   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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