Abstract: The Art of Design (2017)
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
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Episode 1 - Christoph Niemann: Illustration
Release Date: 2017-02-10From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
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Episode 2 - Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
Release Date: 2017-02-10Tinker 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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Episode 3 - Es Devlin: Stage Design
Release Date: 2017-02-10Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
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Episode 4 - Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
Release Date: 2017-02-10Architect 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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Episode 5 - Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
Release Date: 2017-02-10As 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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Episode 6 - Paula Scher: Graphic Design
Release Date: 2017-02-10Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
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Episode 7 - Platon: Photography
Release Date: 2017-02-10Platon’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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Episode 8 - Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
Release Date: 2017-02-10Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.