Abstract: The Art of Design

A look beyond blueprints and computers into the art and science of design, showcasing great designers from every discipline whose work shapes our world.

2017 HD 44min TV-14 United States English

Documentary

design illustrator architect

S1E1 - Christoph Niemann: Illustration 2017-02-10

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

S1E2 - Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design 2017-02-10

Tinker Hatfields background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.

S1E3 - Es Devlin: Stage Design 2017-02-10

Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.

S1E4 - Bjarke Ingels: Architecture 2017-02-10

Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.

S1E5 - Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design 2017-02-10

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.

S1E6 - Paula Scher: Graphic Design 2017-02-10

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

S1E7 - Platon: Photography 2017-02-10

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.

S1E8 - Ilse Crawford: Interior Design 2017-02-10

Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.

S2E1 - Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art 2019-09-25

Olafur Eliasson creates sensory-rich immersive installations, including a lamp-lit sun at the Tate Modern and chunks of Arctic ice on city streets.

S2E2 - Neri Oxman: Bio-Architechture 2019-09-25

Can we design our way out of an ecological crisis? At the MIT Media Lab, professor Neri Oxman cultivates new materials that emulate nature.

S2E3 - Ruth Carter: Costume Design 2019-09-25

A visual storyteller and frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Ruth E. Carter won an Oscar for her Afrofuturistic costume design for "Black Panther."

S2E4 - Cas Holman: Design for Play 2019-09-25

As founder of toy company Heroes Will Rise, Cas Holman crafts tools and objects designed to inspire kids (and adults) to play creatively.

S2E5 - Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design 2019-09-25

On the heels of leading influential projects for Nike and Instagram, Ian Spalter explains the process of experimenting with new product designs.

S2E6 - Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface 2019-09-25

While researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Apple, Obamas "Change" campaign and more.

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