Abstract: The Art of Design

45min

Documentary

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

Production Companies

Tremolo Productions

RadicalMedia

Episodes

Cast

Christoph Niemann: Illustration

1. Christoph Niemann: Illustration

47min

10th Feb 2017

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

Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

2. Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

42min

10th Feb 2017

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

3. Es Devlin: Stage Design

43min

10th Feb 2017

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

Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

4. Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

45min

10th Feb 2017

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

5. Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

48min

10th Feb 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.

Paula Scher: Graphic Design

6. Paula Scher: Graphic Design

41min

10th Feb 2017

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

Platon: Photography

7. Platon: Photography

44min

10th Feb 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.

Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

8. Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

42min

10th Feb 2017

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

First air date

10th Feb 2017

Last air date

25th Sep 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks