Abstract: The Art of Design

Abstract: The Art of Design

2017 8.4 (4.0k) Age 11+

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

Actors

Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher

Genres

Documentary, Drama

Streaming On

 

Youtube Trailer

Countries (outside of the KR)

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United States, South Africa

Available Languages (Netflix)

English, Japanese

Available Subtitles (Netflix)

English Korean,

Seasons

Season 1

Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life. Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher

Episodes

Christoph Niemann: Illustration - 2017

From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design - 2017

Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Es Devlin: Stage Design - 2017

Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Bjarke Ingels: Architecture - 2017

Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design - 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.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Paula Scher: Graphic Design - 2017

Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Platon: Photography - 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.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Ilse Crawford: Interior Design - 2017

Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Season 2

Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life. Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher

Episodes

Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art - 2017

Olafur Eliasson creates sensory-rich immersive installations, including a lamp-lit sun at the Tate Modern and chunks of Arctic ice on city streets.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture - 2017

Can we design our way out of an ecological crisis? At the MIT Media Lab, professor Neri Oxman cultivates new materials that emulate nature.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Ruth Carter: Costume Design - 2017

A visual storyteller and frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Ruth E. Carter won an Oscar for her Afrofuturistic costume design for 'Black Panther.'
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Cas Holman: Design for Play - 2017

As founder of toy company Heroes Will Rise, Cas Holman crafts tools and objects designed to inspire kids (and adults) to play creatively.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design - 2017

On the heels of leading influential projects for Nike and Instagram, Ian Spalter explains the process of experimenting with new product designs.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.

Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design - 2017

While researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Apple, Obama's 'Change' campaign and more.
Tinker Hatfield, Platon, Ralph Gilles, Es Devlin, Ilse Crawford, Bjarke Ingels, Christoph Niemann, Paula Scher - Feb. 11, 2017, 5 a.m.