Abstract: The Art of Design
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
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.