Abstract: The Art of Design
★ 7.8 · 2017 · 45m · Documentary
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
Episodes
1. Christoph Niemann: Illustration47m · From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
2. Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design42m · Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.
3. Es Devlin: Stage Design43m · Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
4. Bjarke Ingels: Architecture45m · Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.
5. Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design48m · 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.
6. Paula Scher: Graphic Design41m · Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
7. Platon: Photography44m · 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.
8. Ilse Crawford: Interior Design42m · Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.More Like This
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