Abstract: The Art of Design — Season 1
Go inside the minds of the world's greatest designers
About this season
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
Episodes (8)
1. Christoph Niemann: Illustration
10.0Aired 10 February 2017 • 47 min
From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
2. Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
10.0Aired 10 February 2017 • 42 min
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 Design
10.0Aired 10 February 2017 • 43 min
Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
4. Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
9.5Aired 10 February 2017 • 45 min
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 Design
7.5Aired 10 February 2017 • 48 min
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 Design
9.3Aired 10 February 2017 • 41 min
Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
7. Platon: Photography
9.3Aired 10 February 2017 • 44 min
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 Design
8.0Aired 10 February 2017 • 42 min
Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.