Abstract: The Art of Design

Season 1

8 episodes · Feb 10, 2017

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  • Christoph Niemann: Illustration
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    Christoph Niemann: Illustration

    Feb 10, 201747m

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

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  • Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
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    Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

    Feb 10, 201742m

    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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  • Es Devlin: Stage Design
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    Es Devlin: Stage Design

    Feb 10, 201743m

    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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  • Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
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    Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

    Feb 10, 201745m

    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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  • Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
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    Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

    Feb 10, 201748m

    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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  • Paula Scher: Graphic Design
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    Paula Scher: Graphic Design

    Feb 10, 201741m

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

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  • Platon: Photography
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    Platon: Photography

    Feb 10, 201744m

    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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  • Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
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    Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

    Feb 10, 201742m

    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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