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Abstract: The Art of Design - Season 1

Episode List

Christoph Niemann: Illustration
E1 - Christoph Niemann: Illustration

Aired: February 10, 2017

From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.

Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
E2 - Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

Aired: February 10, 2017

Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.

Es Devlin: Stage Design
E3 - Es Devlin: Stage Design

Aired: February 10, 2017

Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.

Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
E4 - Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

Aired: February 10, 2017

Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.

Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
E5 - Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

Aired: February 10, 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.

Paula Scher: Graphic Design
E6 - Paula Scher: Graphic Design

Aired: February 10, 2017

Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.

Platon: Photography
E7 - Platon: Photography

Aired: February 10, 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.

Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
E8 - Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

Aired: February 10, 2017

Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.