Abstract: The Art of Design
Abstract: The Art of Design

Abstract: The Art of Design (2017)

"Go inside the minds of the world's greatest designers"

7.8 (74 votes)
2 Seasons
February 10, 2017
English
Documentary

Synopsis

Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.

Creator

Jon Kamen, Scott Dadich, Morgan Neville

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Christoph Niemann: Illustration
E1

Christoph Niemann: Illustration

Feb 10, 2017
47 min
10.0

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

Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
E2

Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

Feb 10, 2017
42 min
10.0

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

Es Devlin: Stage Design
E3

Es Devlin: Stage Design

Feb 10, 2017
43 min
10.0

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

Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
E4

Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

Feb 10, 2017
45 min
9.5

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

Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
E5

Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

Feb 10, 2017
48 min
7.5

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.

Paula Scher: Graphic Design
E6

Paula Scher: Graphic Design

Feb 10, 2017
41 min
9.3

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

Platon: Photography
E7

Platon: Photography

Feb 10, 2017
44 min
9.3

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.

Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
E8

Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

Feb 10, 2017
42 min
8.0

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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Original Title

Abstract: The Art of Design

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

14

Production

Tremolo Productions, RadicalMedia