Abstract: The Art of Design

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  • Netflix
  • 3
  • Documentary

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Christoph Niemann: Illustration
Episode overview
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'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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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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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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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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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’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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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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